AddressWe are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.
Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.
In this new role, you’ll support the Responsible Business Director by leading Centrica’s Group approach to assess Social impacts, risks and opportunities (IRO), and set strategy to maximise the positive impact we create in society whilst ensuring Social disclosures comply with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Salary:Competitive + bonus + car allowance+ private healthcare + generous company benefits
Location: UK Flexible with travel as required
Key Accountabilities
Develop, maintain and evolve the Group-wide double materiality impact assessment for Social issues in line with CSRD
Co-ordinate research and surveys with external stakeholders on ESG matters to support the double materiality process, sharing insights and learnings across the business
Work with third party on additional research requirements to support ESG strategy development
Work with the business, HR, Procurement and beyond, to identify and manage Social IROs that arise from the double materiality process and develop strategic action plans alongside metrics and targets to effectively manage them
Work with issue owners to review and enhance governance controls for material issues
Identify and support additional strategic Social impact projects that deliver positive impact for customers and communities whilst driving progress against targets
Provide expert insight into Group-wide policies and frameworks
Input into Social disclosures for investors and other key stakeholder groups as needed
Work Experience
Deep understanding of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues and best practice around CSRD
Experience of stakeholder engagement, research and insights tracking
Track record of driving business change and positive Social Impact
Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Capability to project manage complex projects
Experience working with agencies and managing suppliers
Strong analytical skills
Competencies
Commercial Know-how
Strong research and analytical skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Planning and organisation skills
Ability to understand and distil a broad range of subject matters
Building great relationships
Agency/supplier management skills
Making change happen
We’re proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer, a carers-confident employer and to have gained a place in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality.
Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities, to build a more inclusive and sustainable future for all.
As part of this, we’re working in ways that work for our people because they’re the beating heart of our business.
From childcare to furry friends, we understand that colleagues work best when they’re comfortable and have a flexible approach to working that suits their individual needs. We’re therefore thrilled to provide greater flexibility to all colleagues with FlexFirst.
At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!
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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.
