Sustainability Reporting Manager - SIG plc : Job Details

SIG Plc. is a leading supplier of specialist building materials to trade customers across Europe with strong positions in its core markets as a specialist distributor of insulation and interiors products and as a merchant of roofing and exteriors products.  We are currently looking to recruit a Sustainability Reporting Manager who be responsible for the management, coordination and external verification of all sustainability data collation, analysis, reporting, and submission requirements across the Group in line with SIG internal and UK / EU external requirements.What does the role involve?As Sustainability Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for the management of all relevant sustainability monthly, quarterly, and annual data collection and reporting, internal and external, with finance support. You will also manage group programmes, initiatives and projects related to relevant legislation, standards and reporting requirements, enabling an appropriate business response to emerging trends and business risks / opportunities. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the ongoing tracking of our sustainability commitments through accurate, detailed forecasting and KPIs, supporting our Sustainability teams to build and implement effective plans, to meet our sustainability targets and objectives. You will also provide subject matter expertise, guidance, support and coaching to Sustainability, HR, Legal, Finance and IR teams on projects / initiatives, reporting, legislation, applicable standards / frameworks, strategic actions, and associated plans. The successful candidate will require:•    A nationally recognised sustainability qualification and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.•    Strong financial literacy and ability to work with numbers, statistics, and financial/regulatory reporting. •    Practical experience of internal and external reporting, data collection and analysis. Financial reporting and/or forecasting experience would be an advantage.•    Experience and knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, and frameworks e.g., GRI / SASB / GHG / TCFD / CSRD etc.•    Project management skills including the use of relevant methodology to structure, plan, and track project progress to on time, in full, implementation.•    A practical, pragmatic attitude to sustainability, with an understanding of commercial / operational business sustainability considerations and impacts.•    Experience of working across Europe and within the different legislative and cultural frameworks.•    Access to our Sheffield or West London offices and the ability to travel to Europe for meetings. In return we offer:•    Highly Competitive salary with annual pay award and excellent bonus scheme•    25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period•    A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance •    Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal•    Cycle to Work scheme  •    Share Incentive SchemeSIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.