Head of ESG - Manchester, United Kingdom - Lanes Group PLC

Description

Choose a career with the UKs biggest independent drainage specialist

We are looking for an experience ESG Lead to work for the Lanes Group.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of the group wide ESG strategy, including Net Zero decarbonisation plans with reduction target roadmap.
• Creating policies and guidelines related to sustainability programmes effecting ESG in the organisation.
• Monitoring and reporting of progress towards achievement of ESG strategic objectives including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate ESG risks in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Including periodic materiality assessments and updating the ESG strategy accordingly.
• Advising the business on the practical application of sustainability frameworks and standards.
• Develop and maintain due diligence and measurement processes to monitor ESG efforts.
• Report on impacts and progress according to industry-wide best practices and frameworks.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and training initiatives to enhance ESG knowledge and awareness across the group.
• Identify strategic opportunities and engage in industry initiatives to contribute to sector wide ESG innovation. Engage key strategic stakeholders and industry organisations, including taking part in partnerships, forums, surveys, and memberships.
• Lead sustainability campaigns, communications and collaborate with operational teams to develop and deliver concepts.

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Person Specifications:

• Minimum of 3-years of managerial level experience in corporate sustainability
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead effectively.
• Demonstrated track record in delivering ESG programmes in a pragmatic and collaborative manner.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of environmental standards and frameworks: such as UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail

Whilst this role is based out of our Eccles head office - the role will involve some travel around the country and for meeting off site within the Group of Companies

Hours of work are 37.5 hours a week

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Car Allowance or Car
• Life Assurance scheme
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.

About Lanes:

At the Lanes Group, we believe firmly in looking after our people and our customers. Its a big part of who we are. Its also one of the reasons that we have a £200 million+ turnover, over 2200 staff and a network of depots across the country.

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