Technical Mgr, Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Research
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Technical Manager, Sustainability Audit and Assurance
At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.
We're looking for a Technical Manager, Sustainability Audit and Assurance to join our team inLondon on a permanent basis to support ICAEW members with timely and practical support on sustainability audit and assurance issues, through the creation and dissemination of guidance and commentary. Also, to shape ICAEW policy and champion ICAEW's reputation and influence in sustainability audit and assurance matters, particularly in relation to audit quality, UK audit reform, and proposals for the improvement of UK and international sustainability auditing and assurance standards and practice.
This role offers a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 per annum and a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home each week.
What you will be doing;
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
- Engage directly with key stakeholders within and outside the profession on key policy issues and challenges in sustainability audit and assurance.
- Develop ICAEW technical policy positions on sustainability audit, assurance and ethics matters, including formulating representations to regulators and standard setters and coordinating outreach with ICAEW members.
What you will need;
- Be an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
- Have a good understanding of developments in sustainability assurance and ethics, or ability and willingness to learn these areas if coming from a reporting/assurance background.
- Hold an interest in emerging issues such as nature and social‑related and sustainability assurance.
- Ability to plan effectively, prioritise work and focus resources for maximum impact.
- Experience in roles with a strong technical research component, or enthusiasm to undertake such work.
- Be a strong team worker with good interpersonal skills.
- Confident engaging with policymakers, senior stakeholders and leaders of the profession.
- High‑quality written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong management skills, including:
- Monitoring work, progress and priorities.
- Building effective working relationships across ICAEW.
- Ensuring activities and policy align with, and support, ICAEW's strategy.
What you can expect from us;
- A strong pension contribution from us of 9%
- Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- 24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra days
- Hybrid working to help you find the right balance
- Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
- Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
- Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
- A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.
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