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Your new companyHays plc is a British multinational company providing recruitment and human resources services across 33 countries globally. Your new roleA new role within Group Sustainability, responsible for supporting ESG / Sustainability reporting activities required by a UK PLC and facilitating the GHG data collection process including the management of external assurance and verification. The role will support the Group Head of Sustainability in discovering improvement opportunities as highlighted by reporting and benchmark performance and increasing legislative requirements, such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.Enabling Timely & Evidenced Sustainability ReportingFacilitate the annual GHG Reporting Process ensuring adherence to the timeline, the keeping of records, the clarity of roles, expectations and requirements for Data Collectors and Data Approvers and the timely close out of data queriesManage assurance and verification activities. Facilitate the flow of information, liaising between group-wide contacts, external consultants and assurance and verification service providersManage the collation of information to support relevant disclosures and benchmark performance. This will include Investor ESG ratings, client questionnaires and assessment such as EcoVadisParticipation in the annual CDP submission and improvement planningSourcing of group-wide information to support the communication of Group ESG commitments and performance Refreshing and updating the sustainability related information published onlineBeing a point of contact with external advisors and membership groups, including ClimatePartner, Auditors, UN Global Compact, CDP, IEMA, Slave-Free Alliance and EcoVadisOngoing Awareness and Performance ImprovementDeliver communications that help engage employees with the environmental agenda and provide bid teams for information relevant to winning businessKeep pace with the evolving environmental and climate agenda in practices as informed by CDP, SBTi and IEMAHelp engage landlords and suppliers with our environmental agenda to enhance data quality and progress working practices aligned to our Group Environmental PolicyWork with the Group Head of Sustainability on key workstreams to enhance performance as reflected in stakeholder feedback, client bids, ESG ratings and relevant benchmarks such as EcoVadisPrepare for forums such as the Net Zero Working Group, Climate Committee, Green Labs, Modern Slavery Working Group and regional ESG contact updatesWork with internal stakeholders and subject-matter experts across Comms, People & Culture, COSEC, Sustainability and the Green Labs networkWhat you'll need to succeedSustainability related qualifications desirable or 3+ years' experienceExperience of Sustainability Reporting Frameworks (EcoVadis, CDP) preferredAwareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Global CompactAn understanding of GHG Reporting including assurance and verificationWorking with and influencing stakeholders Convening and presenting at meetingsProducing comms / support materials Diligent, organised and logical approachAbility to build relationships and reach out to elicit required informationGood communication skills, both orally and writtenBalancing multiple demands and prioritiesWork cross-functionally with multiple geographies, functions, and employees of diverse backgroundsProactive, working both independently and collaboratively within a teamConfident with data analysisWhat you'll get in returnFlexible working options are available.BonusCar allowance23 days leaveWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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