Description Location: Leeds or London Directorate Overview Central Operations Directorate focusses on Property, Security, Procurement, Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), and Corporate Services. It also includes the UK Future Resourcing Project and the Optimisation Unit. Climate, Sustainability & Community Division The Climate, Sustainability and Community division (CSCD) spans the Banks’s policy and operational work, straddling International Directorate and Central Operations. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, the Sustainability team sitting within Central Operations are dedicated to understanding, mitigating and disclosing the Bank’s physical operations sustainability impacts. Job Description The Bank is committed to managing and reducing the sustainability impacts of its physical operations. Integral to this work is the accurate, timely and transparent drafting of Climate Disclosures; along with management of wider sustainability risks via the design and implementation of relevant metrics and targets. The Sustainability Reporting Manager will play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving this capability by: Key Responsibilities- Climate Disclosures Planning: Develop strategies for the Bank’s climate disclosures to adapt to changes from legislators, standard setters, and evolving industry trends. Ensuring all key decisions are subject to appropriate governance. Implementation: Selection of underlying data sources and methodologies used in the timely and accurate calculation of the Bank’s GHG footprint. This includes collecting, aggregating, cleaning and analysing primary source data, and preparing the text, figures, charts and infographics. Assurance: Design, maintenance, and calculation according to auditable process documentation to evidence that appropriate standards have been met. Collaboration with first-line assurance team to ensure they have the information they need to perform their role effectively, whilst maintaining necessary separation. Liaison with third-line review team to facilitate internal/external audit of public disclosures. Risk Management Risk Reporting: Own the quarterly climate/sustainability risk reporting process for physical operations. Decarbonisation Monitoring : Crafting tools to monitor and forecast progress towards our net-zero milestones and 2040 target, providing actionable insights and analysis. Internal Carbon Pricing: Maintain the internal carbon pricing mechanisms to incentivise emissions reductions. Shadow Carbon Budgeting: Plan, implement and run a shadow carbon budgeting process to supervise business-level carbon emissions. Develop tools and Management Information responding to inputs and feedback from users. Integral to your role will be: Close collaboration: Work closely with Energy and Carbon Manager and Climate Advisor, involving internal teams and suppliers. Find opportunities for continuous improvement across your areas of responsibility. While this is a technical specialist role, there may be some line management responsibilities periodically throughout the year. Role Requirements: Minimum Criteria A Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Accounting, Economics, Law, Data Analytics or a related field. Proven experience in climate or sustainability, GHG emissions calculation, carbon accounting, or similar area. Essential Criteria Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools, which may include carbon management systems. Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK climate policy, and carbon pricing mechanisms or a willingness to learn. Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data analysis and reporting. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly. Desirable Criteria A member of the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) or similar accreditation/chartership. Our Approach to Inclusion The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve. At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public. We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed. For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders. Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the ‘Candidate Personal Information’ under the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ section of the application. Salary and Benefits Information We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate. The salary for this role is Location: Leeds £59,520 - £66,960 Location: London £66,160 - £74,430. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below: Currently a non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/80th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/65th) or decrease (to 1/105th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. The Bank has the discretion to vary standard accrual rates and dial up and dial down rates at any time and to withdraw dial up and dial down options at any time A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool. A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 26 days’ annual leave with option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. National Security Vetting Process Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice. The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis. The Application Process Important: Please ensure that you complete the ‘work history’ section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It’s therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process. The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. This role closes on 28th April 2025 Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully