Job Description
Carter Murray is working with a regional Law Firm to hire a Responsible Business Manager to help develop the firms ESG, D&I and CSR vision and strategy. This is a brand new role, working off a blank sheet to work closely with the board and senior stakeholders to lead impact activities across the firm. Reporting into the CEO, this role has significant scope for the right individual to develop this strategy as the firm progresses.
Responsibilities;
* Help shape long term Impact goals for the business, working closely with the Board.
* Lead the thinking in how the Firm can best balance making a positive difference, delivering the right stakeholder engagement, and operating commercially (including maximising return on investments).
* Develop a firm-wide efficient and effective data capture process for fulfilling our reporting requirements that anticipates deadlines and market changes.
* Driving employee engagement – promoting the Firms Impact agenda and activity, educating staff members (including training programmes), and ensuring activity positively contributes to our culture.
* Managing Internal communications relating to Impact.
* Managing and contributing to internal events related to responsible business such as pro-bono and CSR events.
* Quarterly reporting to the Board - develop a compelling data-driven communications narrative which articulates the Responsible Business strategy with clarity and impact, including progress.
Qualification;
* Previous experience of developing Responsible Business strategy and programmes within a professional services firm.
* Experience in the sustainability field with an understanding of professional service / law firm ESG reporting and regulatory requirements.
* Proven experience of successfully preparing ESG reports and responses to ESG data requests.
* Experience with CSR and D&I reporting and working an advantage, including pro-bono and charitable partnering.