Esg Advisor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Mills & Reeve LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:

Birmingham

Discipline:

Facilities

Contact name:

Ben Porter

Contact phone:

Vacancy reference:

020009

Closing date:

24 March 2023

A full time, permanent opportunity based in Birmingham.

The role

Alongside the Sustainability manager and Head of
ESG, you will help to develop innovative activities that will support the firm's sustainability strategy.

You will have the opportunities to help shape as well as deliver our wider
ESG activity and ultimately the firm's strategic aims.

You will also support the DIW Manager to achieve the commitments set out in the DIW strategy, developing good relationships with colleagues across the business, furthering the work of the employee Networks and adhering to external benchmarks and other frameworks and/or charters.

You will also be responsible for driving the firms pro-bono and volunteering initiatives.

The person
The
ESG Advisor will be able to evidence the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

A relevant degree or sustainability qualification
A real interest in, and a passion for, the
ESG agenda and all its' components
Proven experience in project, process, or business management
Previous experience of working in a clientfacing environment
Can clearly articulate the importance of the
ESG agenda internally and externally
Excellent IT and interpersonal skills
Understanding the needs of underrepresented communities and a commitment to making their voices heard

In addition, the role requires the attributes:

Achievement orientated
desire to get things done by exercising influence and gaining the buy in of others
Conscientious self disciplined and organised
Self motivated able to demonstrate determination and persistence
Analytical a clear thinker, removes confusion, provides clarity and focus
Collaborative works effectively as part of a team and involves others in developing solutions
Curious learner open mind set to learn new skills
Good levels of credibility, with excellent people and communication skills
An ability to build relationships effortlessly with transparent, inclusive and open communication style challenging the status quo, but not confrontational
Is personable, approachable, and able to communicate at all levels across the firm
A clear sense of direction
An understanding of the need to listen to the views of our clients and all our people
Can assimilate complex information quickly and explain it concisely
Has excellent attention to detail and exceptional written and oral communication skills

The activities
Key activities that the
ESG Advisor will undertake include the following:

ESG

Support on the development of the firm
ESG strategy, including steps to carbon net zero
Manage projects relating to the furthering of the
ESG strategy that affect both internal clients as well as external clients
Generate awareness internally of the work done to support our
ESG commitments and what colleagues can do on an individual basis
Develop a network of "champions" groups to support in their work to promote
ESG across the firm
Work with our
ESG data analyst to produce
ESG related data for audits, supplier / client requests, bids or any other required instance
Management of the
ESG committee and sustainability steering group
Develop innovative ways to tackle
ESG issues, spread information and meet our
ESG commitments
Work closely with Procurement to maintain and enhance the
ESG element of the procurement process
Take necessary courses and qualifications to stay up to date with and enhance your own knowledge of
ESG issues and their commercial impact
Support our communications team to develop a regular and engaging programme of internal communications including newsletter, events and maintaining the sustainability hub
Hosting, creating and editing the talking
ESG podcast
Gathering
ESG related topics to create a regular internal
ESG update to enhance knowledge sharing and understanding across the business
Have oversight of the firms volunteering and probono activity engaging with staff networks and DW&I team to source and promote opportunities

Communication

Use plain English in all communications and ensure information is presented in a clear, logical and structured way
Ensure the appropriate forum is used for discussions

Team working

Actively help others and seek assistance when required. Request work when capacity allows
Be aware of others' workloads and priorities in the team
Be proactive and think ahead
Attend, and contribute to, team meetings
Understand your role and responsibilities and recognise those of others
Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile when necessary to ensure work is completed on time
Actively listen and ask questions for clarity
Promote the firm's project management toolkit and best practice
Contribute to the continuous improvement of project manage