Interim ESG Reporting Manager

Irwin & Colton Limited; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the natural resources sector is seeking an Interim ESG Reporting Lead. This freelance role focuses on CSRD-aligned reporting and sustainability disclosures. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and oversee ESG performance, all while working remotely from the UK or Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in finance or accounting.
• Practical knowledge of CSRD reporting within an accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading CSRD reporting and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborating with departments to collect and consolidate ESG data.
• Producing ESG disclosures to ensure compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Interim ESG Reporting Lead (Freelance Opportunity)

Location: UK or Ireland (Remote-Based)

Day Rate: Negotiable, DOE (Outside IR35)

Are you a freelance ESG reporting professional with a background in finance, accounting, or broader corporate sectors? We are supporting a global natural resources company in the urgent hiring of an Interim ESG Reporting Lead, focused on delivering CSRD-aligned reporting and sustainability disclosures.

This is a newly created freelance role designed to assist the business through a high-priority reporting period. You will work closely with the Head of Sustainability and Finance/Operational teams to lead data collection, assurance readiness, and the production of ESG disclosures.

The role is fully remote (UK/Ireland-based), with minimal travel required.

Key responsibilities of the Interim ESG Reporting Lead:

1. Leading CSRD reporting for the business, generating reports, and presenting findings to key stakeholders.
2. Collaborating with various departments to collect and consolidate ESG data.
3. Producing ESG disclosures and sustainability reports to ensure compliance.
4. Overseeing and monitoring ESG performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

The successful Interim ESG Reporting Lead will have:

1. Experience in a similar role, preferably within finance, accounting, or broader corporate sectors.
2. Practical knowledge of CSRD reporting within an accounting environment; an accountancy qualification is desirable.
3. Experience managing or working closely with external auditors on ESG disclosures.
4. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and verbal skills.

For more information or to discuss your next career move, contact Tom Hewat at 01923 432 637.

Irwin & Colton is a specialist Environment, Health, and Safety recruitment company based in the South East of England, recruiting across the UK. We handle roles from Environment, Health, and Safety Manager, Director, to Advisor positions.

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