Group ESG Project Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover - 6 months FTC)

Utac; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UTAC in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive ESG and project coordination professional to drive sustainability reporting, KPI management and carbon reduction initiatives across the Group. You will work with the Group ESG Manager to ensure accurate data collection, governance and timely delivery of actions.

This role covers stakeholder engagement across functions and locations, producing dashboards and executive communications, and supporting HR projects and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification preferred but not essential.
• Sustainability, HR or project management support experience desirable.
• ESG or reporting qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ESG reporting processes including KPI collection and submission.
• Coordinate carbon footprint data collection and accounting activities.
• Develop and monitor project plans with governance, reporting schedules and action trackers.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across functions, departments and global locations.
• Produce sustainability reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Support HR projects, communications and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain momentum and accountability for reporting activities and milestones.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, governance and engagement practices.
• Provide support for UTAC Way Awards and ad hoc Group tasks.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

AI productivity tools

Education

Degree-level qualification

Sustainability/HR/PM-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

To support key reporting and project activities across the international organisation, working closely with the Group ESG Manager to coordinate ESG, HR and Project Management activity. The role will help maintain momentum, support accountability and ensure reporting activities, project milestones and actions are delivered accurately and on time.

The role offers hands-on experience across ESG reporting, KPI management and carbon reduction initiatives; project coordination and practical Project Management disciplines; international stakeholder engagement; Group HR projects and employee communications; executive-level presentations, dashboards and reporting materials; Microsoft 365, digital collaboration and AI-assisted ways of working; and business improvement and cross-functional project delivery.

This role may suit someone wishing to develop a career in project coordination, programme management, ESG, sustainability, business operations or corporate reporting.

Role & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of ESG reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely collection, validation and submission of sustainability KPIs across the Group.
• Lead the coordination of corporate carbon footprint data collection and support on the carbon accounting activities to ensure reporting requirements are met.
• Develop, maintain and monitor project plans together with the ESG Manager, providing project management of the governance frameworks, reporting schedules and action trackers.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across multiple functions, departments and global locations to ensure alignment to dates of the agreed actions.
• Produce and coordinate high-quality sustainability reports, dashboards, presentations and communications .
• Support selected Group HR projects, communications and employee engagement initiatives..
• Help maintain momentum and accountability, ensuring reporting activities, project milestones and actions are delivered accurately and on time.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, governance and stakeholder engagement practices.
• Providing support administering the UTAC Way Awards, service anniversary emails and any other adhoc Group tasks and projects requiring support.
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent, is preferred but not essential.
• Sustainability, Human Resources, Project Management support or a related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant project management, ESG or reporting-related qualifications would be advantageous.

Experience

• Proven experience in project coordination, project management support, business support, reporting, or business improvement activities within a corporate environment.
• Experience producing management reports and presentation, dashboards, Powerpoint presentations, and performance metrics for senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience within ESG, sustainability reporting, HR operations, business transformation, or an international/global organisation would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills

• Strong project coordination, organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and reporting cycles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, including data analysis, reporting and presentation of complex information.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and other collaborative working tools.
• Strong data management, quality assurance, document formatting and proof reading skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to create clear, professional and visually engaging reports, presentations, dashboards, charts and stakeholder communications.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making.
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence audiences at all organisational levels.
• Confidence using AI-enabled productivity tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality and stakeholder communications.

Personal Behaviours

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and high-quality outputs.
• Highly organised, methodical and diligent, with the ability to bring structure, discipline and clarity to complex projects and reporting requirements.
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Takes ownership and accountability for delivering results, following through on commitments and ensuring actions are completed.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, reporting practices and ways of working.
• Passionate about ESG and sustainability, with a genuine int