Our client is a corporate reporting agency which works closely with regulators, industry bodies and their clients to ensure they are able to provide the highest standards of advice and support on all aspects of corporate and sustainability reporting.
They are looking to hire a Senior Corporate Reporting/Investor Communications Consultant to help companies navigate the regulatory landscape from the new Corporate Governance Code to latest trends in integrated and digital-first reporting.
They will also be expected – to incorporate sustainability considerations, including ESG-related issues, climate action and net zero transition plans, into their decision-making at a strategic and operational level along with compliance with ISSB and CSRD regulations.
The role
* Working with clients to shape their corporate reporting suite in line with current and forthcoming disclosure requirements demonstrating an excellent understanding of the regulatory reporting landscape.
* Providing best practice strategic advice on corporate reporting, ESG and wider communication to clients and new business prospects, using your expertise and knowledge to help shape clients’ communications strategies.
* Developing strategic communications presentations and interim assessments of Annual Reports supported by peer analysis; benchmarking; content audits and guidelines; and ad hoc consultancy work, including taking an active role in presentations to senior stakeholders at our clients.
* Conducting deep dive research into the corporate communications of the agencies clients to assess their current communications approach, content and overall effectiveness.
* Participation in client workshops, presentations and external events on best practice communication with a particular focus on topics such as strategy, ESG, climate, corporate governance and relevant regulation.
* Help presenting the agencies wider communications offer to existing clients and demonstrate the value of developing an impactful communications framework and plan, beyond simply disclosing or reporting data and information.
* Experience in communication roles, preferably in corporate reporting or financial PR. Familiarity with Annual Reports as produced by quoted UK companies and what makes for effective reporting and communication of strategic and operational information to investors and other stakeholders.
* Ideally, experience of working with listed companies, presenting and providing advice on best practice corporate reporting and communication.
* Familiarity with the UK corporate reporting and regulatory environment for investor and ESG communications, including Annual and Sustainability Reports.
* Knowledge of relevant reporting frameworks (including TCFD, ISSB, CSRD and the UK Corporate Governance Code)