Sustainability Operations & Disclosures specialist

Job Description

Role Purpose

This role has been created to ensure that the Group Sustainable Business team has the operational processes and tools in place to efficiently deliver our sustainability agenda across the global business.

To deliver against our team priorities, we must ensure that our sustainability efforts are underpinned by a well-maintained operating model, strong governance, and high-quality disclosures.

Reporting into our Global ESG Operations and Disclosures Lead, this role will be pivotal in ensuring that key processes are in place to deliver Vodafone’s ESG strategy.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Conduct research and peer benchmarking analysis. Examples could be peer benchmarking of disclosures related to voluntary and compliance-based reporting frameworks.
• Support drafting voluntary disclosures and day-to-day project management in relation to our voluntary disclosures (i.e. CDP, EcoVadis and UNGC Communication on Progress).
• Coordinate and project manage the development of video productions, animations for external reporting, general website updates and external/internal communications.
• Support existing governance processes e.g gathering input from key stakeholders from across the business and functions.
• Co-ordinate the team’s delivery of and provide input to draft papers for the various ESG governance committees.
• Support with planning, communications and processes relating to Vodafone’s response to upcoming reporting requirements.
• Contribute ideas and implement operational changes relating to process improvement.
• Provide support on transformation programmes and lighthouse projects led by the team.
• Successful diary management and coordination of papers to the ESG Board and other governance bodies.
• Liaising with SMEs and arranging successful delivery of content (in a timely manner) for e.g. our voluntary reports, website and other (external) disclosures

Who you are

• • A bachelor’s or Masters degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science or ESG finance/ reporting or accounting.
  • Ideally the candidate has experience in project management and embraces the challenge of dealing with the complexities of running sustainability programs in a large, international organisation.
  • Ability to adapt their style to different stakeholders
  • Ideally the candidate is familiar with AI based tools and software applications such as Power BI or similar (but not essential)

  This role is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to start their career in sustainability/ESG and build their experience, with plenty of room for learning, growth and exposure.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.