Head of Sustainability & ESG Reporting

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Head of Sustainability ESG & Report

Location: Chiswick moving to Covent Garden as of 1st September 2025/Remote dependent on candidate location.

About the role

This role will be responsible for leading BSIs ESG reporting strategy and execution ensuring alignment with key regulatory frameworks and stakeholder expectations. Sitting within the Group Sustainability function the role will oversee ESG-related data management internal coordination across functions and disclosure processesprimarily focusing on TCFD at present and preparing for potential compliance with TNFD ISSB CSRD and EU Taxonomy in the future. The postholder will also coordinate the Sustainable Operations and GHG sections of BSIs Annual Report.

The role requires close collaboration with Strategy Finance People Risk and Operations teams to embed ESG reporting requirements into business-as-usual processes ensuring data accuracy consistency and improvement over time.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the end-to-end ESG reporting process including governance planning data collection validation narrative development and assurance where applicable
• Lead BSIs TCFD disclosure efforts and prepare for compliance with future ESG regulatory standards (e.g. TNFD ISSB CSRD EU Taxonomy) maturing BSIs approach and reporting year on year
• Collaborate with Finance Risk Strategy HR and Operational teams to ensure their workflows strategies plans etc. take account of climate nature and other ESG reporting metrics as applicable to embed ESG into business-as-usual processes
• Lead cross-functional working groups to align ESG reporting with BSIs overall corporate strategy and performance management
• Coordinate input and data collection for the sustainability and GHG disclosure sections of the Annual Report
• Design and lead programmes to improve the availability quality and auditability of ESG data in relation to ESG reporting working closely with internal systems and data teams to enhance ESG data architecture and analytics capability
• Establish ESG data governance protocols controls and accountability structures across departments in relation to ESG reporting
• Stay abreast of regulatory and market developments providing guidance and updates to internal stakeholders
• Represent BSI in external stakeholder engagements and reporting forums including engagement with ESG ratings and rankings agencies
• Maintain continuous benchmarking of peers competitors and best practice
• Identify opportunities to apply relevant BSI standards and solutions in strengthening ESG disclosure processes
• Support the BSI Operational Sustainability Excellence team in other activities as required particularly BSIs Ecovadis and CDP submissions as well as responses to sustainability questions in bids and tenders enhancing BSIs commercial advantage through continuously improving the quality of responses but also through trending and analysis of the results and feeding back improvement opportunities into the business.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Demonstrable experience in stakeholder engagement and management up to C-Suite level.
• Experience working across a global matrix style organisations.
• Experience in imbedding ESG & Reporting standards into business practice.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to influence.
• Great verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical language to non-technical stakeholders.
• Previous management of ESG disclosures within a global organisation.
• Understanding of supply chain sustainability.
• Deep understanding and experience in ESG and reporting standards.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. Youll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working as well as 27 days annual leave paid sick leave bank holidays health insurance life insurance pension plan with company contribution car allowance (dependent on role) income protection paid maternity leave paid paternity leave paid parental leave adoption leave compassionate leave paid bereavement leave learning and development opportunitiesand a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

Were building an organisation that meets the challenges of tomorrow. Want to grow with us

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now were taking on societys biggest challenges. Were developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero and were defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

Were focused on our future and were looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI youll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. Youll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives and youll take pride in what you do.

Were looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you apply now. Together we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

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The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. Its why at BSI were committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background experience or outlook here you can be your best self and do your best work.

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About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15000 strong global community of experts industry and consumer groups organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive aerospace built environment food and retail and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity Agility and Collaboration BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle societys critical issues from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.