Environmental Social Governance Officer - Castleford, United Kingdom - CMS Distribution

CMS Distribution Castleford, United Kingdom

1 month ago

Show more Collapse job

Description

Reporting to the People Operations Compliance Manager, the ESG Compliance Officer will provide support with administration, research and presentations to Senior Directors and the wider business, new process roll outs and coordination support, alongside ESG and Compliance Project Management from start through to completion. There will be a particular focus on the Carbon Footprinting Project and social best practices and compliance initiatives across the business.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

The ESG Officer will support the People Operations Compliance Manager to steer the future direction of CMS's ESG practices and support with enhancing CMS's reputation and relationships with investors, customers, suppliers, employees and government agencies. This is a supporting role, critical to the success of ESG awareness across the business, and will help to set accurate targets to reduce company emissions as well as to support the implementation of key processes and policies across the CMS Group.

The role will be gathering information from many functions across the business, so understanding competing priorities and building relationships across departments is key.

Travel to other CMS locations in the UK, Ireland and Internationally will be required.

Role Responsibilities:

Drive the collection, organisation, and analysis of ESG data to meet global ESG reporting and communication needs.
Analyse results and develop action plans to ensure CMS has a best in class ESG program.
Develop corporate communications strategies and materials in collaboration with the Corporate Communications team for the communication of ESG initiatives to all internal and external audiences.
Monitor and track progress against ESG goals and metrics.

Carbon Footprinting

Supporting the Carbon Footprinting exercise at CMS at every stage, from sourcing energy bills, and business activity to the communication of results.
Coordinating meetings with key members from the finance and warehouse team to gather this data- with a focus across our subsidiaries.
Keeping records of this data and building a relationship with the ESG consultancy in order to support Net Zero planning and Carbon Footprint reporting.
Data analysis of the findings and any trends within the company.
Research into appropriate policies to address emissions across different sites, and help to embed the CMS voice to these.
Identify incoming legislative risks across the countries we operate in.

Social Best Practices and Compliance

Support the research of best practices covering the social aspects of ESG, working closely with our People Operations Compliance Manager to drive the needed changes.

Compliance costs to the business

Taking ownership of the data collection on the various costs and reporting requirements to compliance schemes.
Identify any gaps in these across our subsidiaries for WEEE, waste/packaging and plastic management.
Check the validity and accuracy of the data submitted.
Work with the Master Data team to implement system solutions to automate this workload.
Identify any cost savings opportunities for CMS by combining this data and consolidating providers.
Help in the creation of data checks and filing systems for modern slavery details from vendors.
Work closely with the sales team to complete supplier FAQ's and ensure submission is made in a timely manner.

ESG Education Support

Supporting People Development with learning/ awareness initiatives that are happening company-wide – i.e. raising awareness of our modern slavery new policy launches on MyLearning, and any other learning initiatives and campaigns that need support around internal comms.
Calendar management for scheduling training sessions with team and sustainability workshops etc.

Additional Responsibilities:

Communications Support

Frequent communication with the People Operation Teams to keep them up to date with all ESG projects and gain clarity on the 'Social' initiatives in ESG.
Keep CMS-central updated, and work to build FAQ pages for the sales teams to answer increasing tender requests and questions on sustainability.
Provide support to Internal Comms, from time to time, with content creation and updates to the site.
Support the creation of slides for Company Update.
Support to other parts of the People Operations team and assist with projet management.

External

Awareness and monitoring of our company stance on ESG in comparison to our competitors.
Input ideas on Website page design and communication of ESG topics to external stakeholders.

Internal

Support with building resources on ESG to be added to CMS Central.
Support on setting up company training on Modern slavery and sustainability.

Skills & Personal Attributes:

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Communications, Environmental Science, sustainability or related field.
Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal format.
Minimum of 2 years' office administrator experience from an ESG background.
Ability to learn and grasp the changing nature of legislation in the ESG space.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence
Able to communicate effectively
Task driven
Time Management
Attention to detail
Creative thinking
Strong Research skills
A strong understanding of each component of ESG

Attributes

Positive and enthusiastic, "can do" attitude.
Willingness to learn new skills through a growth mindset.
Structured, organised and methodical work style.
Team player, supportive and helpful to others.
Self-starter, able to pick up tasks and deliver outcomes.
Evidence of learning new skills, curiosity and self-development.

CMS believes that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches and is integral to the success of our company. We value diverse opinions and perspectives, and therefore welcome candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and neuro-diversity.

We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below

Governance and Policy Officer

3 weeks ago

Pennine Camphill Community Wakefield, United Kingdom

**Governance and Policy Officer** · **Salary**: £28,399.80 FTE · Grade 7, SCP 26 · Hours: 37.5 hrs per week. Monday - Friday: 08.30am - 4.30pm. · Full time 52 weeks or term time (negotiable) · We are Camphill Wakefield; a community land-based residential college. Set within our e ...
Governance and Executive Officer

3 weeks ago

Wakefield and District Housing Limited Wakefield, United Kingdom

Location_ Wakefield District - Hybrid working with 2 days in office per week · - Salary_ £30,053 - £32,737 · - Hours_ Up to 37 · - Closing Date_ 19 April 2024 · We have an exciting opportunity to join our Governance and Executive Team, providing professional and efficient support ...
Governance Officer

3 weeks ago

SY Pensions Barnsley, United Kingdom

**Governance Officer** · **Full Time, Permanent** · **£34,834 to £36,648 per annum** · **Based in Barnsley with Opportunity for Hybrid Working** · We have an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly, and forward-looking Governance team in this well -respected, award-winni ...
Governance Officer

3 weeks ago

Leeds City Council Barnsley, United Kingdom

Application Pack · Application Form · **Governance Officer** · **Supporting schools in Leeds, Barnsley,** · **and North Yorkshire** · **£22,809 - £27,486** · **Are you an organisation expert and master of multitasking? Talented at administration and skilled in building relationsh ...
Governance Officer

4 weeks ago

North Yorkshire County Council Barnsley, United Kingdom

**Governance** · **Officer** · **Duration of** · **Post: Permanent** · **Salary: FTE £22,809** · - **£27,486** · **Closing** · **Interview** · **Date: April 20, 2023** · Are you an · organisation expert and master of multitasking? Talented at administration and · skilled in build ...
Governance Officer

2 weeks ago

4Social Work and Public Sector Staffing Barnsley, United Kingdom

**Governance Officer - Barnsley** · **Salary: £** **24.66 Per Hour Umbrella.** · **Full Time (37 hours per week)** · **Role Purpose**: · - To support the Council's decision-making arrangements and enable Elected Members and Senior Officers to fulfil their role effectively. · **Re ...
Governance Officer

3 weeks ago

Wellspring Academy Trust York, United Kingdom

**Are you an organisation expert and master of multitasking?** · Talented at administration and skilled in building relationships? · Then this is the perfect opportunity for you · The Governance Officer will play a critical role in ensuring children and young people receive the v ...
Governance Officer

3 weeks ago

Close Brothers Group Doncaster, United Kingdom

**OVERALL SUMMARY** · Join Close Brothers Retail Team where you will support the Conduct Risk Framework for the Retail Division, assisting with the production of Conduct Risk management information, papers / updates and reports for committees and supporting with the continued enh ...
Information Governance Officer

2 weeks ago

MoreLife Leeds, United Kingdom

**Job Title**: Information Governance Officer · **Location**: Remote. There may be occasional travel involved. · **Hours**: 37.5 hours per week · **Duration**:Permanent · **Salary**:£28,000 - £33,000 per annum · **Reporting To**: Compliance Director · **Key Relationships**: SMT, ...
Information Governance Officer

3 weeks ago

Leeds City Council Leeds, United Kingdom

**Information Governance Officer - R/L3e** · **Grade I | Salary £32,726 pa |** · **Location Leeds/Hybrid |** · **Permanent |** · **Full time (up to 37 hours pw) | Applications for part time / job share will be considered |** · **Closing date: 13 August 2023** · Do you want to wor ...
Governance Support Officer

3 weeks ago

Leeds City Council Leeds, United Kingdom

**Governance Support Officer** · **Permanent / Full Time (37 hours pw)** · **Grade 6 - £34,242** · **Applications for part time/job share will be considered** · **Location: Leeds City Centre / Hybrid** · **Closing Date - 3 December 2023** · - Do you want to work for an organisati ...
Governance and Compliance Officer

3 weeks ago

The Gorse Academies Trust Leeds, United Kingdom

Required to start: September 2023 or earlier if possible · **Governance and Compliance Officer** · **SO1 (SCP £30,151 - £32,020** · **Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, all year round** · - **(Part-time or term-time only requests are welcome and will be considered).**_ · **S ...
Office for Local Government

3 weeks ago

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Leeds, United Kingdom

**Details**: · **Reference number**: · **Salary**: · - £51,934- · - A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: · - Grade 7**Contract type**: · - Permanent**Business area**: · - Local Government and Communities including Integration**Type of ...
Council Governance Officer

2 weeks ago

Reed Business Support Barnsley, United Kingdom

We are currently recruiting for a temporary Council Governance Officer for our public sector client. You will provide a support service to Councillors and the associated decision making arrangements. · Working Hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid) · Main Duties: · - Servic ...
Governance Support Officer

2 weeks ago

City of York Council York, United Kingdom

Are you super-organised and looking for a part-time, flexible role, working term time only with a mix of office and home working? If you are looking for a shift away from fixed working patterns, we may have the role you are looking for. · The Governance Support and Development Se ...
Information Governance Officer

3 weeks ago

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Sheffield, United Kingdom

It's an exciting time to join the Digital Team. We have refreshed our Digital Strategy and increasing our Digital capability to provide better care for our service users and staff. · We are looking to appoint an Information Governance Officer within the Information Governance Tea ...
Performance and Governance Officer

2 weeks ago

City of York Council York, United Kingdom

Do you have experience working within a safeguarding children environment? Working within a multi-agency environment and knowledge of current safeguarding children policy, practice, and research, if so we would love to hear from you. · The City of York Safeguarding Children Partn ...
Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer

4 weeks ago

University of Leeds Leeds, United Kingdom

**Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer**: · **Salary: Grade 7 (£35,333- £42,155 p.a. depending on experience)** · **This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrange ...
Governance and Engagement Officer

4 weeks ago

Cabinet Office York, United Kingdom

**Details**: · **Reference number**: · **Salary**: · - £24,327- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: · - Executive Officer**Contract type**: · - Permanent**Business area**: · - CO - Government Commercial Function · - **Government Gran ...
Governance and Compliance Officer New

3 weeks ago

Panoramic Care West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Are you a results-driven professional with a knack for governance and compliance? We're looking for an Interim Governance and Compliance Officer to join with our client within the education sector, and make a meaningful impact. · Location**:West Yorkshire** · Length**:3 months** ...