Senior Manager, Sustainability (Fixed Term Contract) - London Stock Exchange Group

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Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves leading efforts related to human rights and sustainability strategy, coordinating compliance with new legislation, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong project management and influencing skills, with a deep understanding of associated legislation and strategy implementation.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of human rights and modern slavery legislation.
• Experience in sustainability strategy implementation.
• Ability to work in matrix structures.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and embed human rights strategy.
• Disclose progress on compliance with human rights.
• Coordinate CSDDD readiness programme.
• Provide training on human rights and CSDDD.

Skills

Knowledge of human rights

Project management

Sustainability strategy

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Job description

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 on 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 p roject 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 purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's , religion, , , , , , expression, , marital status, veteran status, or , or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas . We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to 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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

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 .

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 purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's , religion, , , , , , expression, , marital status, veteran status, or , or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to 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.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.