UK remote
ESG Officer
About this role
Lead Wavenet's EcoVadis assessment programme and drive progression toward Gold-level accreditation. Manage the development, verification, and communication of Wavenet's Carbon Reduction Plan, ensuring alignment with government procurement expectations. Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of ESG and environmental performance data, using appropriate tools and AI-enabled support where relevant, to inform regulatory reporting, customer requirements, strategic decision-making, and targeted emissions reduction initiatives.
Embed sustainability into supplier governance processes, with particular focus on Scope 3 emissions and responsible sourcing. Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for sustainability across bids, customer engagements, and internal strategy discussions. Lead employee engagement initiatives (e.g. Environmental Awareness Month) and sustainability communications to drive behavioural change. Represent sustainability at a strategic level, presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Drive ESG governance and performance improvement initiatives, and influence organisational decision-making through sustainability insights. Lead the organisation's compliance with energy and carbon reporting regulations, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR). Support compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, including UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS).
Support revenue growth by positioning sustainability as a competitive differentiator in bids and customer relationships. ISEP-certified Carbon Footprinting and Reporting qualification, or equivalent. Working knowledge of ESG governance and reporting frameworks, including the EcoVadis assessment methodology. Experience managing supplier sustainability requirements and Scope 3 emissions data. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Understanding of carbon accounting and climate transition planning. Familiarity with supply chain sustainability and due diligence practices. Familiarity with environmental standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001. Professional Development & Desirable Criteria Professional membership with IEMA, or actively working towards it. ISEP Practitioner Certificate or equivalent recognised sustainability qualification. Continued learning through the UN Global Compact Academy or similar programmes.