Overview
We’re Kingfisher, a team made up of over 78,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas - to life. We have ambitions to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.
At Kingfisher, our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
We are open to flexible and agile working, both of hours and location. Therefore, we offer colleagues a blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton & Yeovil. Talk to us about how we can best support you!
We’re looking for an ESG Reporting Manager to join us for a 6-month contract to support the reporting team in the delivery of Kingfisher’s ESG reporting. You’ll manage the delivery of our current ESG reporting suite and support the team in the preparations for upcoming mandatory reporting requirements, including the upcoming implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) for the 2025/26 financial year. As this is a contract role, we’d be keen to hear from people who are immediately or imminently available.
What's the job?
* Working with the lead ESG reporting manager to deliver the 2024/25 ESG reporting suite across the Responsible Business report and data appendix, annual report, banner summary reports, and responsible business pages of Kingfisher.com.
* Project manage the data collection process for responsible business key performance indicators, including the data review and audit process.
* Manage the audit and assurance of responsible business data, including owning the relationship with external audit providers and internal audit team (where applicable).
* Work with internal teams and consultants to improve the quality of responsible business data.
* Coordinate the responsible business reporting team, which includes internal and external specialists, e.g., copywriter, design agency, web agency, and internal/external communications to successfully deliver the corporate responsible business reporting to a high standard, on time and within budget.
* Support the wider Reporting team on preparation for upcoming requirements, e.g., CSRD.
What you'll bring
* Technical expertise and experience in sustainability reporting.
* Understanding of best practice reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB), frameworks, and regulations.
* A good understanding of key ESG issues, including climate change and carbon emissions, human rights and modern slavery issues, diversity and inclusion, circularity, etc.
* Strong project management and organization skills, with experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
* Skilled in analyzing, synthesizing, and presenting technical information in a simple, business-focused format.
* Experience in report design and content creation, including briefing agencies and providing constructive feedback on design and copy.
Our Values
Be Customer Focused
I listen to my customers.
I use available data to help make decisions.
Be Human
I do the right thing.
I am respectful.
Be Curious
I build and share new ideas.
I try new things and share my learnings.
Be Agile
I have the courage to be creative.
Done is better than perfect; I aim for 80/20.
Be Inclusive
I embrace allyship.
I have self-awareness and a desire to learn.
Be Accountable
I own my actions.
I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role.
At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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