We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced ESG Manager to join our parent company – Advanced Utility Networks. In this role, you will support and drive ESG initiatives across TriConnex, eSmart Networks, Advanced Electricity Networks, and Advanced Water Infrastructure Networks. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape our sustainability efforts, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives while making a meaningful impact. What will you be doing? As the ESG Manager, you will play a key role in developing and delivering impactful ESG strategies across the business. Your responsibilities will include: ESG Strategy Development: Contribute to the design and execution of the Group’s ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. ESG Project Management: Oversee assigned ESG initiatives, including developing a Supplier Code of Conduct, creating a Responsible Sourcing Policy, and managing data to establish meaningful ESG KPIs. Regulatory Compliance: Monitor, analyse, and report progress against established ESG benchmarks using designated reporting tools. Suppliers and Business Partner Evaluation: Perform due diligence to comply with regulatory requirements and promote transparency across the supply chain, identifying and mitigating ESG risks. ESG Reporting: Prepare and manage internal and external ESG reports, including data collection and analysis to support accurate and compliant disclosures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to integrate ESG practices across business functions, ensuring company-wide alignment with sustainability goals. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including shareholders and regulatory bodies, to communicate ESG goals, progress, and compliance status. Sustainability Initiatives: Lead and support projects that promote environmental, social, and governance goals, such as reducing the carbon footprint, improving diversity and inclusion, and ensuring ethical governance practices. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs on ESG practices to enhance internal understanding and adherence to sustainability objectives. Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and update ESG policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect regulatory changes and evolving industry standards. The Person To be successful in this role, you will have a proven background in ESG or sustainability management, along with a passion for driving meaningful change. We are looking for individuals who have: Proven Expertise: Demonstrated experience in ESG or sustainability management, with a track record of successfully delivering impactful projects. Analytical and Research Skills: Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex ESG regulations and translate them into actionable strategies. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and report on ESG initiatives. Project Management: Ability to manage multiple ESG initiatives, meet deadlines, and work effectively within cross-functional teams. Passion for Sustainability: A genuine passion and commitment to environmental improvement and advancing sustainability in all forms. Educational Background: Degree-level education (desirable). If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic organisation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to spearhead our ESG strategy and make a real difference Our Benefits: Our company is devoted to ensuring our staff receives a comprehensive selection of rewards and perks. We acknowledge that employment is merely a portion of our daily routine, and our objective is to provide our team members with a broad spectrum of versatile benefits that cater to their needs. We take pride in offering a diverse assortment of options to support all lifestyles, with a majority of these benefits accessible throughout the year. Our benefits/perks consist of: Competitive Salary Hybrid Working Options Flexible Staggered Start/Finish Times Life Cover Attractive Holiday Allowance EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme Wellbeing Services Enhanced Parental Leave Long Service Awards Learning & Development Opportunities Retail Discount Volunteering Scheme Christmas Shutdown Buy Additional Holiday And much more We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in all its forms. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary. If you require any adjustments during your application, interview process or throughout your employment, please do not hesitate to let us know.