Technical Sustainability Reporting Manager (18 month FTC)
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Job Summary
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
Our two distinct operating segments Asset Management and Life work together to provide access to balanced long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
Role Context:
We are looking for a Technical Sustainability Reporting Manager to join the Group Sustainability Reporting team to help deliver against upcoming disclosure requirements and lead on operating model development. Its an exciting time to be involved in this fast-moving space with companies coming under growing pressure to disclose more decision-useful information on their sustainability efforts and with regulations and disclosure frameworks evolving to allow for reporting in more standardized and comprehensive formats.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainability Reporting this important role will lead on the analysis of regulatory requirements and establishing a reporting framework that will underpin the overall preparation and delivery of the Groups future sustainability reporting in particular against the incoming UK Sustainability Reporting Standards. It will incorporate a broad range of responsibilities through collaboration with various business functions including facilitation of working groups and preparation of papers for a range of governance committees and forums such as the Group Audit Committee. If you are motivated by meaningful change technical challenge and the opportunity to build something enduring wed love to hear from you.
This is a fixed-term role (18 months) aligned to a defined programme of work with potential for extension.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
Supporting the Head of Sustainability Reporting in the technical analysis of the Groups external sustainability reporting requirements
Supporting or leading the delivery of specific ESG disclosure requirements with a particular focus on UK SRS
Leading on the design and implementation of an enhanced sustainability reporting framework for M&G that will support effective future reporting processes
Working collaboratively with various subject matter experts to design ESG disclosures for inclusion in external reporting documents
Production of papers required for the Group Audit Committee and other governance forums to support the approval and publication of ESG disclosures
Contribute to the development of a robust control environment for ESG information taking personal accountability to maintaining and enhancing controls you are responsible for
Keeping abreast of developments in the ESG disclosure space to ensure all disclosures are in line with latest requirements of various regulatory bodies and emerging best practice
Knowledge & Experience:
To ensure your success in this role you will be/have:
Qualified Accountant with relevant PQE and an interest in the development of sustainability reporting or equivalent deep technical experience in sustainability/ESG reporting.
Experience of production and delivery of disclosures in a financial services organisation
Experience of production of board and executive level governance papers and analysis
Some knowledge of TCFD SFDR CSRD or other ESG reporting frameworks
It is desirable for the candidate to have:
Some knowledge of industry trends best practice and developments in sustainability
Good networks / links with external bodies and individuals in the same field
Experience in implementing new accounting standards
Additional Personal and Technical Skills:
Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and has a strong track record for delivery
Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive successful relationships with demanding senior stakeholders
Able to apply logic and problem solving to complex accounting problems
Highly analytical and skilled problem solver with a strong commercial mind-set and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple and easy-to-understand language
Ability to assess react quickly and decisively to problems taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate
Ability to manage tensions and conflicts to achieve outcomes that work for all parties
Work Level: Manager / Expert
Recruiter: Matt Campbell
Close Date: 16th April 2026
What we offer:
At M&G were committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:
As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.
Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity adoption surrogacy and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options - for peace of mind.
To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions.
Ifyou need assistanceor an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional needpleaselet usknow by contacting us at:
Required Experience:
Manager
