This job is with St. James's Place, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Are you passionate about leading sustainability and responsible business initiatives across an organisation? Do you excel at leading complex programmes that align with strategic company goals? If so, this is your chance to create a real impact as our Head of Responsible Business Implementation at St. James's Place. In this pivotal role, you will lead and be responsible for the delivery of key initiatives under our Responsible Business (RB) Framework, ensuring our sustainability objectives are met and embedded into the core of our business operations. You'll be at the forefront of driving change, providing strategic direction, and leading high profile projects that align with our corporate strategy. What you'll be doing: Lead and deliver a portfolio of responsible business projects and initiatives across the company, ensuring alignment with our RB framework and corporate objectives. Direct management responsibility for the Implementation team project coordinators Manage key sustainability initiatives, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timescales and budgets, while driving progress towards our responsible business goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align projects with corporate strategy, managing interdependencies and ensuring smooth decision making. Champion responsible business values across the company, acting as a role model and encouraging collaboration between different departments. Ensure strong governance and oversight for all RB projects, preparing reports and updates for the executive board and ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained. Coordinate resources and manage teams, ensuring the right people are in place to deliver projects efficiently and effectively. Who we're looking for: Experienced leader with a strong background in managing sustainability, ESG, or responsible business programmes and initiatives. Deep understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainability challenges, particularly within the financial services sector. Excellent stakeholder relationship skills, with a consistent record of influencing senior leaders. Strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex issues, offering clear, impactful solutions that align with both business and sustainability goals. Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to empower teams and cultivate collaboration across the business. Commercially aware, with a good understanding of how responsible business initiatives can drive long term business success. Why join us: At, SJP, we are committed to taking responsibility for our actions and ensuring we are a responsible business. As the Head of Responsible Business Implementation, you will have the chance to shape and deliver the initiatives that will drive our sustainability agenda forward. You'll work with dedicated, like minded colleagues who are passionate about making a difference for our people, partners, and the planet. This is a senior leadership role with significant visibility and influence across the business. If you are an experienced leader with a passion for sustainability and responsible business, we'd love to hear from you.