Head of Environmental, Social and Governance

Join a global tech leader as Head of ESG, driving group-wide sustainability reporting and a high-impact Positive Impact Plan. Influence board-level decisions, shape global ESG strategy, and make a real difference in a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible environment that values personal growth.

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of sustainability reporting for both internal stakeholders (including Board and Executive Committee) and external audiences such as investors and ratings agencies.
• Partner closely with finance teams to establish robust processes for sustainability data management and assurance, ensuring accuracy and credibility in all disclosures.
• Project manage annual sustainability reporting cycles by integrating technology solutions such as Workiva, Salesforce, Workday, and EcoVadis to streamline data collection and analysis.
• Mentor colleagues responsible for advancing the Positive Impact Plan by providing guidance on new disclosures or targets and fostering their professional growth.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the credibility of sustainability initiatives through adoption of best practices in assurance and transparent communication.
• Contribute strategically to the evolution of reporting metrics beyond compliance requirements to drive positive business change throughout the organisation.
• Develop effective quarterly internal management reports for senior leadership committees while also supporting ad hoc requests from audit functions.
• Collaborate with communications teams to produce compelling materials for internal events by supplying accurate facts and insightful data analysis.
• Manage administration for the Sustainability Working Group while leading delivery of strategies related to sustainability ratings agencies in partnership with Investor Relations, Risk, Compliance, and Treasury functions.
• Continuously monitor developments in sustainability reporting standards and regulatory frameworks to provide informed recommendations that enhance performance.

• A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior reporting role encompassing both US and European regulatory environments is essential for success in this position.
• Demonstrated familiarity with financial or non-financial (sustainability) annual reporting cycles enables you to navigate complex disclosure requirements confidently.
• Proven understanding of formal assurance processes ensures that all reported data meets rigorous standards for accuracy and credibility.
• Exceptional project management skills—gained either through hands-on experience or formal programme environments—allow you to coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Comfort working with large datasets (without needing deep technical analytics expertise) empowers you to extract actionable insights from diverse sources.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint supports your ability to convert raw information into compelling management reports tailored for senior audiences.
• Experience preparing submissions for sustainability ratings agencies such as CDP, ISS, or S&P demonstrates your ability to meet external expectations efficiently.
• A track record of constructive collaboration with third-party organisations—including consultancies or advisory firms—enables you to leverage external expertise when needed.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving means you address challenges directly while maintaining focus on continuous improvement across all activities.
• Meticulous attention to detail combined with an ability to maintain perspective on broader organisational goals ensures high-quality outcomes at every stage.

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