Head of ESG Communications

HSBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Head of ESG Communications to develop and execute strategies enhancing its ESG reputation. This role involves leadership of a team, collaboration with senior stakeholders, and compliance management around ESG initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong communications strategy experience, leadership abilities, and a commitment to inclusion. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Private healthcare for UK employees

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing communications strategies within the ESG domain.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of communications professionals.
• Strong capability to work closely with leadership teams to drive ESG agenda.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of communications strategies to enhance ESG reputation.
• Work with Senior Leaders across the Bank to drive the ESG agenda.
• Direct a network of colleagues in reputation and media.

Skills

Communications strategy development

Leadership skills

Strategic collaboration

Relationship management

Insight-driven decision making

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Head of ESG Communications.

The Head of ESG Communications is tasked with developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy to bolster HSBC's reputation in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) areas. This includes addressing climate and environmental commitments, advancing the bank’s social agenda, and upholding governance standards. The role involves leading a team of communications professionals to support HSBC’s transition to net zero, enhance social impact, and maintain high governance standards, while fostering necessary behavioural and cultural changes across the organisation.

Background

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive communications strategies to enhance HSBC's reputation in ESG areas.
• Work closely with OpCo members, Senior Leaders and leadership teams across the Bank to drive the ESG agenda.
• Lead interactions with the Group Chief Sustainability Officer and engage with Investor Relations on ESG measures and disclosures.
• Oversee risk and issues management, ensuring compliance around greenwashing and labelling.
• Direct a global network of reputation, content, publishing, and media colleagues through integrated planning and high-quality delivery.
• Offer strategic advice on sustainability communications across the enterprise, including regional and line of business sustainability heads.
• Develop compelling narratives to communicate HSBC’s transition to net zero, progress in diversity and inclusion, and strong corporate governance.
• Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals, ensuring effective coordination and execution of ESG communications strategies.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements

• Communications: Demonstrated experience in developing and executing communications strategies, particularly within the ESG domain.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage a team of communications professionals, fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery.
• Strategic Collaboration: Strong capability to work closely with leadership teams across various functions to drive the ESG agenda.
• Relationship Management: Experience in managing interactions with senior stakeholders.
• Insight-Driven Decision Making: Ability to utilise best practice measurement and insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Experience in collaborating with external-facing teams to deliver cohesive narratives and approaches.

This role is based in London, Hybrid.

Inclusion and Diversity

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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