Sustainability Reporting & Compliance Lead

Wates Smartspace; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace in London is seeking a Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Manager to own the corporate reporting framework, collaborating with Sustainability, Finance and IT to deliver accurate disclosures.

You will drive governance, ensure compliance with SECR and related disclosures, translate regulations for the Board, and lead reporting controls while aligning with sustainability strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in corporate sustainability or environmental reporting.
• Experience managing the full sustainability reporting cycle from data collection to assurance.
• Experience coordinating disclosures for an Annual Report and Accounts.
• Experience establishing reporting controls and audit trails.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder-management skills, including senior/Board audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the sustainability reporting framework, calendar and governance.
• Coordinate disclosures for the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Lead delivery of reporting requirements including SECR and climate-related disclosures.
• Establish robust reporting controls with audit trails and external assurance.
• Collaborate across Sustainability, Finance, Procurement, Fleet, Property, Operations, HR, Social Value and IT.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear actions for the business.
• Provide technical advice to senior leaders and the Board.
• Manage budget for reporting systems and external assurance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare for future requirements.

Skills

UK sustainability reporting

Stakeholder management

Influencing

Data analysis

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Wates Smartspace in London is seeking a Sustainability Reporting and Compliance Manager to own the corporate reporting framework, collaborating with Sustainability, Finance and IT to deliver accurate disclosures.

You will drive governance, ensure compliance with SECR and related disclosures, translate regulations for the Board, and lead reporting controls while aligning with sustainability strategy.