ESG (Sustainability) Manager

Reporting to our Head of People Shared Services you’ll take sole ownership of developing, implementing and overseeing ARAG UK's ESG strategies to ensure they have a positive and meaningful impact on the environment and society, they align to our overarching strategic goals and to the needs of our strategic business partners.

In this exciting, newly created role, you’ll be collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute ESG & Sustainability initiatives and ensure stakeholders understand these strategies. You’ll ensure that we have a robust system for collecting, analysing and reporting on ESG & Sustainability business-related data and support our bid function by providing this data for upcoming bids and tenders.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain our UK ESG policy and identify areas where we can improve our ESG practices.
• Lead our ESG Framework in line with legislation, best practice and direction from our parent company.
• Engage with our external stakeholder networking events to shape our UK ESG agenda.
• Continuously improve our carbon monitoring through data gathering, analysis and reporting, working with business functions to drive our transition to Net Zero.
• Develop ESG Training / Awareness programmes (including Carbon Literacy), with support from our Learning & Development team.
• Support our Procurement function to embed ESG considerations throughout our supply chain.
• Monitor the performance and commitment of our suppliers (up and down-stream), helping them to minimise their environmental impact.
• Encourage conversations re. Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and Supplier Diversity throughout our supply chain.
• Lead relevant forums and support and guide our business function leads with their areas of ESG and sustainability responsibilities.

This is a hybrid role (2 days a week in the office) and can be full-time or some part-time options can be considered.

About you:

You will have significant previous experience working in an ESG role(s), within a similar, corporate environment (professional / financial services will be beneficial but not essential).

You’ll also have solid understanding of ISO 14001, TCFD, SDR and EU CSRD and proven experience of shaping organisational culture through collaborating with colleagues in related management disciplines.

As this a new, standalone role you’ll have the opportunity to shape and lead our UK ESG agenda so you must be confident, self-motivated, driven, engaging and adept at working collaboratively with and influencing senior stakeholders.

Other key requirements include:

• Detailed knowledge of the frameworks applicable to ESG, climate risk and transition to net zero, and experience of their application.
• Confident and engaging facilitation skills to plan and direct meetings, training workshops and exercises.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Highly structured and organised with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills.
• Ability to write polices that satisfy both legal and organisational requirements.
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders, at all levels.
• Project management skills and previous experience of continuous improvement.

Additional information:

Only a 5-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station we have newly refurbished, modern city centre offices. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do, and we encourage our people to work flexibly and achieve a work-life balance that works for them.

In return for your commitment, we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include:

• 27 days holiday, with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection and Group Legal Protection for all employees.
• European Motor Assistance
• Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to our Employee Discounts Hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
• The option to join our Sports and Social Club who organise discounted events such as theatre visits and shopping trips

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.