Senior Manager, Sustainability (Fixed Term Contract)

London Stock Exchange Group; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is looking for a professional to lead initiatives on human rights and modern slavery management. This role requires demonstrable expertise in sustainability legislation and project management. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external partners to enhance sustainability practices. Competitive benefits and support are offered.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of human rights, modern slavery, and sustainability legislation.
• Proven experience of sustainability strategy implementation in a corporate setting.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide insight and expertise to evolve strategy on human rights and modern slavery.
• Coordinate a CSDDD readiness programme with key internal stakeholders.
• Manage external agencies to support strategic delivery.

Job description

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 this role plays a critical role in discrete programmes of LSEG’s sustainability strategy.

This role 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 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 requirement 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 matrix structure, partnering outside Group Sustainability Team

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

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our values are Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change and guide our decision making and everyday actions. We are a diverse, inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to sustainability across our global business and partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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