Supply Chain - Environment, Social And Governance Manager

Role Title: Supply Chain - Environment, Social and Governance Manager (ESG)

Location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester (Hybrid)

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Supply Chian – ESG Manager, to be involved in developing a global Supply Chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.

Role Purpose

• The role of ESG Manager is to consider all aspects of Environment, Social and Governance across our global Supply Chain. This includes ensuring our business compliance with legislation and industry best practice with supporting metrics to report on our status and progress.
• The development and deployment of an ESG strategy integrated and approved by our business internally supported by a plan to engage and deploy into the Supply Chain.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Key Selection Criteria

ESG Strategy Development

• Develop and implement the organization's ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and industry best practices.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Collect, analyse, and report on ESG data and metrics, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance.

Sustainability Initiatives

• Drive sustainability initiatives within the organisation, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and social impact programs

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with ESG regulations and standards, such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD, and prepare accurate ESG reports for disclosure

ESG Integration

• Integrate ESG considerations into investment decision-making processes and corporate governance

Training & Qualification requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as sustainability, environmental science, finance, or business.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, frameworks, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools and software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Familiarity with ESG regulations and reporting requirements.
• Ability to manage ESG projects and initiatives effectively.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving positive Social and environmental change.
• Collaborative and able to work with cross-functional teams within the organization.
• Strong strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to evolving ESG trends and best practices

Pay and Benefits

We anticipate a paying salary of between £52,000 - £67,000 a performance related bonus of up to 12.5%, an attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.

We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner.