Senior Manager, Sustainability (Fixed Term Contract)

London Stock Exchange Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in London seeks a Sustainability Officer to evolve their strategy on human rights and modern slavery management. This 12-month fixed-term contract involves project coordination and internal capacity building in line with regulations. Strong knowledge of sustainability legislation and excellent project management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of human rights and modern slavery.
• Experience in sustainability strategy implementation.
• Ability to manage external agencies for strategic delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight to evolve human rights strategy.
• Coordinate CSDDD readiness programme.
• Manage policies for human rights risk mitigation.

Skills

Knowledge of human rights

Project management

Strong communication skills

Sustainability strategy implementation

Job description

Overview

Role Purpose and Impact: This role contributes to LSEG’s ambition to be a strategic enabler of sustainable growth. Working in the Group Sustainability team, the role plays a critical part in discrete programmes of LSEG’s sustainability strategy. It is central to LSEG’s development of its human rights approach and will lead on our preparations to meet the requirements of the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide insight and expertise to evolve and embed strategy on human rights and modern slavery management.
• Disclose progress on human rights and modern slavery in line with the annual reporting cycle and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and coordinate a CSDDD readiness programme alongside key internal stakeholders, to include budget oversight and project delivery.
• Contribute to internal capacity building on human rights and CSDDD through training and engagement.
• Improve policies and processes to manage and mitigate human rights risks.
• Manage external agencies and third parties, where necessary, to support strategic delivery for the function.

Technical / job functional knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge of human rights, modern slavery and related sustainability legislation, industry trends and best practice.
• Knowledge of CSDDD requirements and application.
• Proven experience of sustainability strategy implementation either in a Corporate setting or consultancy.
• Excellent project management skills.

Business and sector expertise

• Sustainability expertise and experience within a relevant industry sector such as Financial Services, Professional Services or Technology.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities / Expertise

• Strong engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong communication and presenting skills.
• Experience of working in a matrix structure, partnering outside Group Sustainability Team.

Note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs where required.