Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager

Persimmon; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager to lead their sustainability initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact carbon transition plans and sustainability reporting within a dynamic team. You will collaborate closely with various functions to ensure the successful implementation of Net Zero strategies, while also managing data collection systems and producing insightful reports. Join a company that values diversity and supports your professional growth with competitive benefits and a commitment to sustainability. If you're passionate about making a difference in the construction sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Life Cover

Contributory Pension

Employee Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, especially in construction or reporting fields.
• Knowledge of carbon management and net zero strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability data capture and reporting for carbon transition plans.
• Collaborate to deliver Net Zero Carbon strategies and track performance.

Skills

Sustainability Management

Carbon Management

Data Analysis

Reporting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Environmental Economics

Degree in Data Management

Tools

Sustainability Software

Excel

Job description

Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager

Job Title: Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager

Location: Leicester, LE19

Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters.

Why Persimmon Homes?

At Persimmon, we don't just build homes - we build careers. When you join us as a Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction
• Life Cover & Contributory Pension
• Employee Benefits Platform - giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development

What is the role?

We are recruiting for a Group Carbon and Sustainability Reporting Manager to join our Group Sustainability team. Reporting to the Group Sustainability Director, the role focuses on:

1. Supporting the business in delivering our Carbon Transition Plan.
2. Managing sustainability data capture and reporting.

The role involves interaction across all group functions, operating businesses, and external stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant experience in sustainability, preferably within the construction sector or similar industries.

Primary Responsibilities

Delivering our carbon transition plans

• Collaborate with the Group Sustainability Director and other functions to deliver Net Zero Carbon strategies and Transition Plans.
• Track, analyse, and report on performance against carbon targets, including modeling emissions profiles for scopes 1, 2, and 3.
• Provide expertise on whole life and embodied carbon measurement frameworks, tools, and standards.
• Facilitate annual GHG reporting, ensuring data quality and adherence to timelines.
• Support business units in carbon reduction initiatives and supply chain engagement.
• Prepare TCFD reports and support climate risk assessments.

Sustainability data management and reporting

• Manage and enhance sustainability data collection systems at the group level.
• Produce internal and external sustainability performance reports.
• Oversee assurance activities for non-financial metrics and internal controls.
• Gather information for disclosures, ESG ratings, CDP submissions, and benchmarking.

What experience do I need?

• Relevant sustainability experience, especially in construction or reporting fields.
• Experience in carbon management, net zero strategies, and transition planning within the building/construction sector.
• Knowledge of scope 3 reporting, whole life, and embodied carbon measurement tools and standards.
• Expertise in sustainability data management, collection systems, and quality assurance.
• Ability to interpret data and produce high-quality reports for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, ESG indices, and CDP.
• Relevant degree in sustainability, environmental economics, finance, data management, or related fields.
• Strong attention to detail, computer literacy, and proficiency in Excel and sustainability software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, adaptable to various audiences.
• Ability to work productively in a hybrid work environment.

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