About the role With our recent acquisition of the Co-operative Bank, we want to build on our progress in sustainability, setting a combined vision for the Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as Head of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), leading our work in this area. Reporting to the Group Chief People Officer, you?ll be responsible for developing the ESG strategy across the Group and will set plans to drive delivery in line with this strategy. You?ll engage stakeholders, reflect their views in the ESG strategy and ensure that this helps to shape the wider organisational strategy. Leading a specialist team of ESG professionals, you?ll drive the implementation of the ESG roadmaps that will maintain our great momentum. You?ll drive and embed the creation of a continuous improvement mind-set within the ESG function and provide ongoing communication of the progress of initiatives to Board and executives. You?ll represent the Coventry Building Society and Co-operative Bank externally with regulators, professional bodies and industry forums to ensure insight and influence around our ESG strategy and execution. You?ll leverage your network in the sector and beyond to anticipate future changes and ensure we?re prepared. Our benefits include: 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme Annual discretionary bonus scheme Personal pension with matched contributions Life assurance (6 times annual salary) Car allowance Private medical cover We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. About you With a depth of experience in the ESG field, you?ll be able to demonstrate a track record of developing and delivering plans for change and crucially, measuring the impact of these changes. To be successful in this role it?s essential that you: Can create a vision for ESG and a shared understanding across stakeholder groups as to priorities and progress. Are a thought leader with the ability to shape and drive change through exceptional interpersonal, relationship building and collaboration skills. Are creative, strategic and analytical, with proven capability to shape the future of the wider organisation. Have a depth of understanding of regulatory and disclosure requirements, alongside ESG best practice standards Have experience of implementing robust systems and processes in place to deliver compliance Have exceptional people leadership skills and a track record of building internal capability, as well as managing third party relationships Desirable experience will be: Demonstrate previous experience of carrying out this role within the financial services sector About Us We?re one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others. We?re officially recognised as a ?Great Place to Work? and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. We?re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you?ll build more than just a career with us. All together, better. Flexibility and why it matters We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we?ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role. Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer We?re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria. If you would like to opt in to the scheme, please contact our recruitment team when you apply via Get in touch - Coventry Building Society (coventrycareers.co.uk)
