Sustainability Reporting Manager

BoF Careers; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the luxury industry is seeking a Sustainability Reporting Manager to drive ESG reporting and strategy. This role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance sustainability outcomes and ensure transparent reporting aligned with best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ESG reporting, strong project management skills, and a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Competitive salary

Employee share schemes

Membership discounts

On-site gym

Meals

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ESG/Sustainability reporting within a large corporate organization.
• Strong understanding of ESG strategy development and impact measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESG disclosure strategy and reporting aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Manage the annual ESG disclosure process and oversee content updates.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Education

Graduate or postgraduate qualification in social or environmental sciences

Tools

ESG data management tools

Job description

Job Description

The De Beers Group Corporate Sustainability Team is responsible for shaping the Building Forever sustainability strategy, supporting the organization in fulfilling its commitments, coordinating ESG governance and reporting, sharing ESG achievements externally, managing flagship partnerships (such as UN Women and Okavango Eternal with National Geographic), and identifying opportunities to maximize the value of ESG initiatives across the business. Our team adopts a dynamic approach, horizon-scanning for current issues and integrating the needs of various stakeholders—including customers, communities, government, civil society, and employees—into a long-term strategy that secures our license to operate and builds a positive legacy by delivering solutions for communities, ecosystems, and underrepresented groups. We serve as a business partner and a center of expertise, advising on sustainability strategy, implementation, and disclosures.

The role of Sustainability Reporting Manager reports to the Interim Chief Sustainability Officer / SVP Sustainable Impact. You will collaborate closely with the broader sustainability team and network across the Group to support our shared goals.

This role is pivotal in delivering Building Forever and transparently reporting our progress. External reporting must be clear, concise, and aligned with best practices, while also engaging stakeholders through compelling storytelling. The job requires collaboration within the Group and engagement with external forums to ensure De Beers maintains world-class sustainability reporting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Leadership

• Lead ESG disclosure strategy, reporting, and assurance to align with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Partner with Group Corporate Communications and Employee Engagement to anticipate and gather data supporting communication and engagement on sustainability issues internally and externally.

Delivery

• Manage the annual ESG disclosure process, overseeing messaging, content interviews, and updates in line with regulatory expectations and review processes.
• Coordinate with the Anglo-American Sustainability team to ensure alignment and information sharing for Group reporting.
• Support the implementation of the Analyse and Improve Framework, including:
• Measuring—defining and prioritizing sustainability metrics based on stakeholder expectations and performance management, and establishing a reporting and assurance roadmap.
• Analyzing—designing systems to assess systemic sustainability performance and stakeholder value.
• Improving—guiding Group functions and sites to understand impacts and identify interventions to enhance sustainability outcomes.

Engagement

• Assist the team in providing data and information for targeted advocacy on Building Forever, including awareness raising, category marketing, and brand positioning with employees, diamond buyers, luxury brands, and consumers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in ESG/Sustainability reporting within a large corporate organization.
• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in social or environmental sciences (preferred).
• Experience in mining or luxury industries (preferred).
• Excellent project management and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of ESG strategy development, impact measurement, and evolving disclosure landscape.
• Proficiency with ESG data management tools and analytical skills.
• Experience leading complex projects, coordinating knowledge sharing, and influencing change.
• Organized, structured, and detail-oriented with sound decision-making skills under uncertainty.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative and relationship-building abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously toward strategic goals.
• Ability to interpret external developments and relate them to business needs.
• Team-oriented with a passion for sustainability.

Additional Information

• Positive working environment
• Opportunities for skill development within a growing company
• Staff discounts, pension scheme, holiday entitlement, competitive salary, and benefits
• Employee share schemes, membership discounts, on-site gym, and meals

Who We Are

De Beers Group, with a rich history since 1888, is dedicated to sourcing nature's most precious gems and making a positive impact through its business practices, aiming to make life brilliant for all stakeholders.

Safety

Safety is paramount. We are committed to the health and well-being of our colleagues and communities, investing in innovations to protect everyone involved in our operations.

Inclusion & Diversity

We promote an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone is valued and has equal opportunities to succeed.

This opportunity is open to internal referrals with applicable incentives. Successful candidates will undergo background screening, including criminal checks and qualification validation.