Sustainability and ESG Manager

Semperian Group are looking to recruit to a Sustainability and ESG Manager position, on a permanent basis. This role can be based at either our Daresbury or Bristol office on a hybrid working basis, although we would be open to discussing options for home working for candidates based in either the North West or Bristol areas, and there will be some nationwide travel to project sites required. 

This role is vital to delivering on the ESG commitments Semperian has made in our sustainability objectives and strategy.  Semperian are looking to expand our ESG team to include an ESG Manager to support the delivery of the ESG strategy. 

• Support with the collection of ESG data from across the Group and Portfolio and draft ESG reporting for the Executive Committee and Investor Board using exports from ESG IT system

• Support data owners with bespoke KPI submissions and answer queries

• Support the Sustainability Officer with drafting the Annual ESG Report and support teams with how to answer ESG Questionnaires received from investors, lenders, and auditors

• Draft internal and external communications on ESG activities and support on pursuit of external certifications and assurance activities

• Support the Safety, Health and Environment team with ISO 14001 accreditation 

• Align data and KPIs to sustainability frameworks, e.g., TCFD, GRI, UN SDGs, and CDP

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret large data sets

• Experience drafting communications

• Familiar with ESG and Sustainability reporting and initiatives

• Passion for ESG and sustainability

• Strong interpersonal skills

• A degree in Sustainability / Environmental Management

• Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as TCFD, GRI, UN SDGs, SASB, ISSB, GRESB

• Understanding of various business functions and the role these teams play in delivering ESG strategy

• Knowledge of PFI/ PPP industry

• Strong project management skills

• Full, valid UK driving license

 

Semperian PPP Investment Partners Group Limited (“Semperian”) launched in October 2007, with the aim of investing in UK Social Infrastructure, providing essential public services to local communities. The company has been established to give investors access to a large, diversified portfolio of mature Public Private Partnership (PPP) concession based investments, within the Social Infrastructure environment.

  

Semperian Group is a dedicated team of infrastructure experts sharing a core understanding: that effective day to day management delivers value, stability and returns over the long term. As one of the largest SPV and Asset Management service providers to the PPP / PFI infrastructure market, we seek to protect and enhance the value of our investor’s assets, which currently stand at £3bn.

 

Location: Daresbury or Bristol

Job type: Full time, Permanent 

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Hybrid Working: This position is eligible under our Hybrid working policy, which is a minimum of 40% of your working week to be based in our office.

Benefits: We are proud to offer a range of excellent benefits including family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, menopause support, private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan, access to online GP services, generous pension plan, 25 days annual leave increasing with service, hybrid and flexible working opportunities, life assurance, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development opportunities including support with professional study and memberships.

Diversity: We're incredibly proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are working to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and creates equity amongst our employees. We are proud of the work we have done so far, but know that we still have a way to go both as an employer and in supporting the industry to represent the communities and society we operate in.  We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments at any part of your application, please get in touch.