Social Purpose and Sustainability Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Society's Social Purpose and Sustainability team as Social Purpose and Sustainability Manager.

You'll play a key part in shaping the future Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy at YBS, joining at a pivotal time as we create a new Board level committee.

You will join a purpose-led organisation within the Social Purpose and Sustainability team. The team oversee the YBS ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) strategy, built around our Purpose, and manage our community investment activity.

About the role

In this role you will work cross functionally to influence ambition levels, policies, processes and practices to drive continuous improvement, and manage ESG reporting and communications, measures and disclosures.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Social Purpose & Sustainability, your key accountabilities will include:

• Enhancing our existing ESG reporting, including preparing for increased disclosures and assurance

• Tracking progress on ESG measures and working to further shape our ambition and progress our ESG strategy
• Working with the ESG Committee, strategy and senior leaders to embed ESG within the organisation and drive progress against our ESG ambitions
• Continuously monitoring best practice and trends in ESG and sustainability, specifically ESG reporting, disclosure legislation and upcoming regulation, ensuring YBS remains compliant, transparent and in line with industry expectations
• Conducting stakeholder research, including materiality assessments, to shape the ESG strategy in line with growing stakeholder expectations

No two days will be the same, as you lead on fresh initiatives and think of new ideas, to help us on our journey.

We will give you the opportunity and support to develop and shape a career in a changing and exciting business, where you can enjoy exciting challenges as we transform to achieve our ESG and purpose ambitions.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Energy, excitement and enthusiasm, with the passion and drive to make a difference
• At least three to five years’ experience in ESG/ sustainability from within any sector
• Knowledge of best practice and trends within the sustainability space
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to represent the SP&S team effectively at all levels of the business, including senior management
• Strong organisational abilities with capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Olivia Lambert on Olambert@ybs,co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date