ESG Officer

Job Description

• Lead Wavenet's EcoVadis assessment programme and drive progression toward Gold-level accreditation.
• Manage the development, verification, and communication of Wavenet's Carbon Reduction Plan, ensuring alignment with government procurement expectations.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of ESG and environmental performance data, using appropriate tools and AI-enabled support where relevant, to inform regulatory reporting, customer requirements, strategic decision-making, and targeted emissions reduction initiatives.
• Embed sustainability into supplier governance processes, with particular focus on Scope 3 emissions and responsible sourcing.
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for sustainability across bids, customer engagements, and internal strategy discussions.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives (e.g. Environmental Awareness Month) and sustainability communications to drive behavioural change.
• Represent sustainability at a strategic level, presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Drive ESG governance and performance improvement initiatives, and influence organisational decision-making through sustainability insights.
• Lead the organisation's compliance with energy and carbon reporting regulations, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR).
• Support compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, including UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS).
• Support revenue growth by positioning sustainability as a competitive differentiator in bids and customer relationships.

Qualifications

• ISEP-certified Carbon Footprinting and Reporting qualification, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ESG governance and reporting frameworks, including the EcoVadis assessment methodology.
• Experience managing supplier sustainability requirements and Scope 3 emissions data.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of carbon accounting and climate transition planning.
• Familiarity with supply chain sustainability and due diligence practices.
• Familiarity with environmental standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.

Professional Development & Desirable Criteria

• Professional membership with IEMA, or actively working towards it.
• ISEP Practitioner Certificate or equivalent recognised sustainability qualification.
• Continued learning through the UN Global Compact Academy or similar programmes.
• Experience of strategic ESG programme development and governance leadership

Additional Information

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Office-Based Working: A collaborative approach with team support, requiring you to work in one of our offices. This role emphasises in-person teamwork and engagement at Wavenet.
• Annual Leave: Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.
• Wavenet Academy: We are excited to announce the launch of Wavenet Academy, our new user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance learning, training, and personal development initiatives across our organisation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and would particularly encourage women to apply. Selection will be based on objective criteria and suitability for the role.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider? 

Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.

Salary Range: 41750
Current job holder salary: 41,750