Join Our Team as a Manager, Sustainability
At Digby Wells Environmental, we are passionate about what we do and are extremely fortunate to be able to Make A Difference in the lives of our colleagues, clients, the communities we engage with, and the environment.
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for leading a team for reporting sustainability related activities and helping our clients respond to and develop strategies to manage issues across the ESG agenda.
This will include aligning client's sustainability reporting requirements with industry best practices in terms of frameworks, data collection and assurance to meet the Client's sustainability targets and ambitions. You must have a proven track record of producing high value sustainability reports, ideally within 'the resources sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
Keeping abreast of all disclosure and listing requirements and frameworks.
Producing Sustainability reports and disclosures that showcase clients' work in a compelling way, while also ticking stakeholder boxes (including GRI, SASB, ISSB, TCFD).
Compiling annual responses to investor questionnaires such as CDP and DJSI and providing clients with guidance to improve their scores and their practice.
Reviewing, benchmarking, and developing policies against Good International Industry Practice.
Effective people management, which includes, development, recruitment, coaching and mentoring, disciplining, succession planning, budget, and performance management.
Act as a key accounts manager for designated clients through regular meetings, networking, and fulfilling a project sponsor role.
Ensure that the quality of results meets company's internal standards.
Assessing client's current sustainability performance and working with key stakeholders to identify, prioritise and strategically manage key sustainability issues.
Identifying and tracking ESG and sustainability trends, best practices, frameworks, and standards and communicating those relevant to internal and external stakeholders and using information to develop new services and client offering.
Forming and maintaining a network of relationships to support sustainability efforts.
Ensuring appropriate controls and measurement systems are in place for clients to support and maintain sustainability reporting integrity and assurance.
Working closely with various specialists to implement strategies and annual environmental and social performance for clients.
Assisting with the drafting of our client's strategic position and narratives on sustainability issues.
Manage the development, growth, and technical output of the Department.
In conjunction with the team, lead the marketing and business development of the company's different Sustainability services.
Requirements:
Skills and Knowledge
Deep understanding of responsible investment, sustainability emerging topics, the latest energy industry trends, strategies, and technologies.
Knowledge of Sustainability/ESG rating agencies, frameworks, and databases.
Expert in technical sustainability data, calculation methodologies and limitations.
Establish credibility and effectively interact with clients, including all levels of senior leadership.
Self-motivated, autonomous with a can-do attitude.
Demonstrable mastery in extensive use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and experience developing market research and business cases for new strategies.
Excellent verbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with Senior executives.
A flair for writing; you will enjoy transforming information and data into compelling copy and infographics.
Strong project management skills: you will be developing sustainability reports from start to finish, working with clients until they are perfect.
A willingness to travel.
A flexible, pragmatic, and innovative approach project development and delivery.
Fluency in English is essential, working knowledge of another language particularly French or Spanish would be advantageous.
Qualifications and Experience
Post graduate degree preferably in Environmental Sciences or Sustainability or Financial Communications or similar.
Experience in copy/writing or editing.
Eight or more years relevant experience in sustainability consulting or similar.
Experience and knowledge of the resources industry (mining sector, oil and gas and renewables) would be helpful.
Location: London, UK or Gauteng, South Africa
Why Choose Digby Wells:
Opportunities for growth, learning, and making a lasting impact on the world.
A competitive salary, thoughtfully aligned with internal benchmarks and market standards.
Performance bonuses, reflecting individual and company achievements.
Be part of a global team making a significant impact in the industry.
Both formal and informal recognition for outstanding contributions.
Opportunities for shares, allowing our employees to share in the success they contribute to.
Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and join us in shaping a sustainable future!
About Us:
We're leaders in environmental, social, and sustainability solutions, with a track record of success that spans the globe.
With offices across the globe, from the bustling streets of London to the serene landscapes of Botswana, we're shaping the future of our planet one project at a time.
Our values drive everything we do – integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement are more than just words to us; they're the guiding principles that inform every decision we make.
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