Job Description
Sustainability Strategy Manager\n\n12 Month Contract (Initial)\n\nLondon\n\nHybrid Working\n\nThe Adecco group is part of Adecco Workforce Solutions (AWS). We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities and more.
We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.\n\nWe are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile banking clients. They are currently looking for a Sustainability Strategy Manager to join them for an initial 12 month contract, however there may be scope for extension.\n\nPurpose of the Role:\n\nTo act as the Strategy and Planning Manager, STPD-Planning / Sustainability Strategy, supporting and partnering with the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA.\nTo create a planning role to ensure the effective operational management of the function, including: \nDefine data requirements and oversee the production of appropriate reporting of the activities of the STPD-Planning / Sustainability Strategy team and the teams in EMEA (e.g. report creation, data analysis).\nProvide executive support to the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA, and support in planning the work of the teams in EMEA (e.g.
tracking expenses, scheduling meetings, help with communications).\nSupport sustainability transaction governance, including secretariat responsibilities for 2 key forums relating to reputational risk management and sustainable finance (e.g. meeting scheduling, distributing materials, minute taking, action tracking).\nAchieving efficiencies in use of resources, including in respect of spend with external advisers.\nEnsure appropriate administration and record keeping for the STPD-Planning / Sustainability Strategy team.Accountabilities & Responsibilities:\n\nShaping and Driving Strategy\n\nProvide support to lead senior members of STPD-Planning / Sustainability Strategy in the development of strategic goals and the coordination of strategy across the client groups with the overall corporate strategy of the company, EMEA.\nCreate a regular annual cycle of strategic planning with the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA.\nAssist the Head Sustainability Strategy, EMEA in defining, communicating, executing and monitoring the strategic goals of the STPD - Planning / Sustainability Strategy in the EMEA region. Resource and Budget Planning\n\nEnsure organisation structures are properly defined and maintained, supporting effective headcount planning.\nAssist the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA, in headcount planning, headcount increases, onboarding and the recruitment process.\nEnsure that the day-to-day operations of STPD - Planning / Sustainability Strategy are sufficiently resourced, with consideration of staff numbers and skillsets and that functions and responsibilities are optimally distributed to meet the needs of the company for sustainability regulations/goals.\nProvide appropriate support for the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA in planning the work of the STPD- Planning / Sustainability Strategy.\nManage and track day to day BAU and change expenses against budget provided to STPD - Planning / Sustainability Strategy team and advise and provide regular budget MI to the Head of Sustainability Strategy, EMEA.
Reporting\n\nEnsure timely preparation of meeting materials and suite of management reports required for STPD - Planning / Sustainability Strategy to present to relevant Boards and management Committees across the company EMEA.\nAssist Sustainability Performance team in monthly preparation and four-eyes check of monthly ESG Performance Dashboard. Knowledge, Skills & Experience:\n\nKnowledge of the financial services sector in EMEA.\nHighly numerate and able to interpret complex data sets.\nKnowledge of effective people management and development principles, tools and frameworks (performance management, professional development etc).\nExcellent data management and presentation skills (Office suite, Visio, etc).\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, ability to create compelling presentations and appropriate board-level reports.\nExperience of working in a complex international financial services company.\nExperience of driving change in established teams.\nAble to develop, adapt and implement effective processes to drive resource efficiencies.\nAble to operate autonomously while managing complex stakeholder relationships effectively at all levels. Location:\n\nThis is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients London office 2-3 days a week.\n\nWorking hours:\n\nStandard working hours with some flex where required.\n\nIf you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.\n\nIf you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.\n\nThe Adecco Group is an equal opportunities company\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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