Job Description: ESG Reporting Lead (Hybrid, London)
Overview
Our client, a global organisation with a strong commitment to sustainability, is looking for an ESG Reporting Lead to join their growing sustainability team. This is a newly created role, designed for someone with a strong grounding in ESG reporting frameworks who is ready to take ownership of reporting processes and work across multiple data streams.
The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping how the business meets its reporting obligations under CSRD and ISSB, while driving continuous improvement in ESG data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Location & Salary
* Location: London (Hybrid: 3 days in office minimum)
* Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on ESG reporting processes, ensuring compliance with CSRD and ISSB requirements.
* Collect, validate, and consolidate ESG data from multiple internal systems and teams.
* Coordinate with analysts, finance teams, and sustainability specialists to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
* Act as the main point of contact for external consultants, auditors, and assurance providers.
* Develop and maintain reporting dashboards, ensuring data integrity across complex data stacks.
* Translate technical ESG data into clear, insightful reports for senior stakeholders and external disclosures.
* Monitor regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure reporting practices remain compliant and best-in-class.
* Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, including automation and data standardisation.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* 1–5 years of experience in ESG, corporate reporting, or sustainability-focused roles.
* Strong understanding of CSRD, ISSB, and related ESG disclosure frameworks.
* Experience working with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, or similar).
* Proven ability to manage projects with multiple stakeholders across functions.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ESG concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Experience collaborating with consultants, auditors, or external stakeholders.
* Experience in calculating GHG emissions.
Desirable Skills
* Familiarity with additional reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, or TCFD.
* Experience with carbon accounting, Scope 1–3 emissions, or science-based targets.
* Background in data-driven roles within corporate sustainability or finance.