Sustainability Programme & Reporting Manager

Sustainability Programme & Reporting Manager

To reinforce our Sustainability Reporting team and accommodate the heightened demands resulting from increased reporting regulations we are actively seeking a qualified professional to join us to support the sustainability reporting team.

One of the key purposes of the position is to own and maintain the sustainability software platform

Relevant to the primary purpose is to provide data and support reporting obligations such as the CSRD, Annual Sustainability Report, CDP, EcoVadis, bespoke customer reporting requests, etc.

Relevant to the primary purpose is supporting projects and programmes related to sustainability e.g., hydrogen, renewable energy, etc.

Responsibility

Support Implementation and Ongoing maintenance of sustainable software platform

Work with the sustainability software providers on requirements and design in configuring the reported KPIs

Design and document draft ‘To Be’ reporting process flows and Statement of Procedures

Supports / completes sustainability software system build

Builds system reports / dashboard

Supports all test cycles

Supports with coordinating test data, testing and performing UAT with super users

Supports with training & supports change management. activities

Provides input into the future system maintenance Operating Model

Maintain the initially designed application

Run periodic procedures, integrity checks, ensuring submissions are made etc.

Manage user help desk queries covering the functional side from data inputs, KPI mappings, current reports etc.

Reporting

Contribute to the implementation of our sustainability strategy by furnishing essential information for monitoring and assessing progress along our sustainability journey

Assist with SBTi processes (e.g. target setting, progress reports and revisions)

Assist with external data assurance process

Assist with submission and post assessment of external sustainability ratings and reporting (e.g. CDP, Ecovadis, etc.)

Coordinate reporting on Sedex and potentially other systems

Identify potential to improve external ratings

Prepare general sustainability documents (presentation, communications, reporting guidelines/policies, training materials etc.) for various purposes

Provide sustainability data for various reports including but not limited to customer requests and sustainability reports

Help to coordinate LCA Modelling e.g. with Industry Associations

Support queries with customers, investors and other stakeholders on sustainability matters incl. questionnaires

Support CSRD and other upcoming requirements on reporting

Projects

Participate and/or stay up-to-speed on projects and programmes relevant to sustainability e.g., hydrogen, renewable electricity, etc.

Participation may include project management meetings, note taking, slide deck development, reporting, analysis or modeling, etc.

Professional experience; 3-5 years in manufacturing or sustainability-related field preferred

Education; Recognised degree in engineering, sustainability, supply chain or management

Knowledge/ Skills

Sustainability legislation, reporting, renewable energy, supply chain

ERP/ Software implementation experience preferred

Strong capabilities to collaborate across the organisation

Proven ability to problem solve and come up with creative solutions

Committed to delivering best practice solutions

Commercial acumen, with a proven ability to operate within a fast-paced business environment

Highly motivated with excellent initiative, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to manage workload efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner

Detail oriented, flexible with can do attitude

Willingness to travel: 10-25% (not guaranteed)

Fluent English – written and verbal, additional languages are a plus