Technical Mgr, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Research
Employer Location London, England Salary GBP75000 - GBP85000 per annum Closing date 21 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Technical Manager, Sustainability Audit & Assurance At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape. We're looking for a Technical Manager, Sustainability Audit and Assurance to join our team inLondon on a permanent basis to support ICAEW members with timely and practical support on sustainability audit and assurance issues, through the creation and dissemination of guidance and commentary. Also, to shape ICAEW policy and champion ICAEW's reputation and influence in sustainability audit and assurance matters, particularly in relation to audit quality, UK audit reform, and proposals for the improvement of UK and international sustainability auditing and assurance standards and practice. This role offers a salary of £75,000 - £85,000 per annum and a hybrid working pattern of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home each you will be doing; The primary responsibilities of this role are to: Engage directly with key stakeholders within and outside the profession on key policy issues and challenges in sustainability audit and assurance.Develop ICAEW technical policy positions on sustainability audit, assurance and ethics matters, including formulating representations to regulators and standard setters and coordinating outreach with ICAEW and curate high quality implementation support and guidance for ICAEW members on sustainability auditing, assurance and ethics standards and other related areas.Champion sustainability audit quality across the profession by proactively responding to challenges and developing thought leadership on key developments and proposals for change.Collaborate with departments across ICAEW to deliver sustainability audit,assurance and ethics content and events of the highest quality and to ensure that existing content is up-to-date and fit for purpose.Raising awareness and communicating key developments to members through writing articles for ICAEW Insights and other media closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and active members to identify issues, challenges, and opportunities for new guidance.Specific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs. What you will need;Be an ICAEW Chartered a good understanding of developments in sustainability assurance and ethics, or ability and willingness to learn these areas if coming from a reporting/assurance an interest in emerging issues such as nature and social‑related and sustainability assurance.Ability to plan effectively, prioritise work and focus resources for maximum impact.Experience in roles with a strong technical research component, or enthusiasm to undertake such a strong team worker with good interpersonal skills.Confident engaging with policymakers, senior stakeholders and leaders of the ‑quality written and verbal communication management skills, including:Monitoring work, progress and priorities.Building effective working relationships across ICAEW.Ensuring activities and policy align with, and support, ICAEW's strategy.Ability to uphold high-quality standards of work within the Sustainability Reporting & Assurance team and the chartered accountancy profession, including working within peer review you can expect from us;A strong pension contribution from us of 9%Private medical cover with AXA (where eligible), alongside a healthcare cash planLife assurance at 4x your salary24 - 27 days' holiday depending on length of service, plus Christmas closure and the option to buy or sell extra daysHybrid working to help you find the right balanceEveryday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perksEnhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full payOngoing wellbeing support, including access to CABAA paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to youIt's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.Additional Information We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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There are more than chartered accountants and students around the world and 189,500 of them are members and students of ICAEW. They are talented, ethical and committed professionals, which is why all of the top 100 Global Brands employ chartered accountants.*
ICAEW promotes inclusivity, diversity and fairness. We attract talented individuals into the profession and give them the skills and values they need to build resilient businesses, economies and societies, while ensuring our planet's resources are managed sustainably.
Founded in 1880, we have a long history of serving the public interest and we continue to work with governments, regulators and business leaders around the world. And, as an improvement regulator, we supervise and monitor over 12,000 firms, holding them, and all ICAEW members and students, to the highest standards of professional competency and conduct.
ICAEW is proud to be part of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global network of 750,000 members across 190 countries, which promotes the expertise and skills of chartered accountants on a global basis.
We believe that chartered accountancy can be a force for positive change. By sharing our insight, expertise and understanding we can help to create strong economies and a sustainable future for all.
*CAW, 2020 - Interbrand, Best Global Brands 2019
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