Senior ESG Manager

The Very Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking an ESG Manager to enhance their Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives. This role entails developing a comprehensive ESG strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and overseeing the monitoring of ESG performance. Key responsibilities include reporting on ESG initiatives and ensuring alignment with strategic commitments. The ideal candidate should possess strong project management skills and be prepared to travel. Benefits include a hybrid working model, generous leave, and a flexible benefits allowance.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

£6,500 flexible benefits allowance

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Udemy learning access

Bonus potential

Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk

Matched pension up to 6%

Qualifications

• Proven ability to implement an ESG strategy in a retail environment.
• Capability of representing ESG interests internally and externally.
• Preparedness to travel frequently within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive ESG engagement across all company levels.
• Monitor and evaluate ESG initiatives for effectiveness.
• Report on ESG performance and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Project management skills

Ability to engage diverse stakeholders

Attention to detail in reporting

Ability to influence behaviors

Knowledge of ESG matters for retailers

Job description

Overview

The role is wide ranging and diverse with consistent opportunities to develop, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Playing a key role in ESG engagement across all levels and functions of The Very Group.
• Ensuring performance units and their colleague populations are setup to play their part in delivery of strategic commitments.
• Monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of ESG initiatives with the aim of achieving desired ESG vision and outcomes.
• Assessing ESG risk on a periodic basis and producing periodic reports for the Head of ESG, Enterprise Risk Management and the ESG Committee.
• Design of centralised monitoring and reporting infrastructure to update leadership team on progress against strategic commitments, ensuring tracking of sustainability goals in line with the ESG strategy.
• Keeping up to date on the current ESG landscape, new legislation and best practice guidelines and understanding how they may affect TVG.
• Responsible for undertaking and delivering external reporting including the modern slavery statement, UNGC COP, annual report and other reports as necessary.

About you

• Demonstrable ability to drive a comprehensive ESG strategy and achieve consensus with diverse stakeholders in a retail environment.
• The ability to motivate and influence people at all levels to engage in ESG and change behaviours.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to report on ESG performance with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and the pressure of deadlines.
• Capable of independently representing ESG both internally and externally.
• Excellent knowledge of ESG matters relevant to an online, multi-product retailer.
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• A willingness to travel in the UK and Internationally on a regular basis.

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £6,500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 30days holiday + bank holidays
• Udemy learning access
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related)
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.