Position Summary
This exciting role at Crawford & Company leads on sustainability for the UK business. By driving the agenda around Environmental, Social, Governance, across our nationwide teams and with our broad client portfolio. The nature of our organisation is unique and diverse.
We are on a pathway to setting UK Net Zero targets and action plan, rolling out a global ESG data software solution, work with clients on an LCA approach, engaging our supply chain in our sustainability charter, collaborating across the whole business. This role has significant influence at a senior level, managing the Responsible Business Committee and Responsible Business Working Groups. There is the capability and drive to make Crawford an ESG leader in the sector.
Functional Knowledge Understanding of the ESG agenda. Experience of driving a Net Zero agenda. Able to operate under own inataive to drive a sustainability programme and multiple projects as a single subject matter expert.Team Working - able to achieve results by building and using strong relationship with colleagues at all levels to develop and implement long term sustainable strategies. Knowledge of SBTi, ISO14001, ESOS, CDP, Ecovadis, ERM would be advantageous.Must have excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, confidence to be able to speak at conferences.Understand and live by the Crawford vision and values. General Background, Experience & Professional Qualifications Degree educated (or equivalent) in a relevant subject is desirable but not essential (e.g. Engineering, Sustainability or Environmental Management. Experience of developing and delivering strategies to continually enhance an organisations long term sustainability.Proven ability to engage and influence at senior levels in an organisation.Comfortable working with, and presenting to Company Boards and Senior Executive teams.Able to influence and inspire the business to execute the strategy and achieve the vision Key Responsibilities Subject Matter Expert on sustainability and ESG to Crawford and CompanyClient facing – able to deliver projects and provide updates, work with procurement to secure new work and input into bids.The role will anticipate, identify and address key sustainability-related business opportunities and risks, including legislation, industry trends and funding etc. Reporting on Crawford’s sustainability performance making recommendations and setting targets for the following yearOversee and manage the ESG governance, Responsible Business Committee and Responsible Business Working GroupThey will oversee communications for the programme in collaboration with Marketing, and create Organisational and Client material.Own development and delivery of a Sustainability/Carbon Reduction Action Plan, working with teams across the organisation to drive initiatives across all business areas.Identify opportunities for cost savings, more sustainable practices and ensure that outputs are suitableReview and control ISO accreditation prospects to validate our programme Work with stakeholders and suppliers on implementing a Sustainable Procurement Programme to reduce our Scope 3 emissions value chain.Work with stakeholders across the business including fleet manager, head of compliance, IT, office managers and loss adjustors to engage grass root level action.Lead sustainability in collaboration with Contractor Connection, our repair network. Supporting their Contratcor Connection Foundation and lauching a sustainability charter.Collaborate with HR and the Charity Champions to agree and support charity recipients/involvement to encourage volunteerism and working with our local communities (Global Day of Service) Skills Keep the ELT team appraised of any proposed change in legislation that may impact on their business and advice on the implications as an input into decision making Ensure that our sustainability activities meet and exceed client expectations.Provide guidance and ideas for strategic sustainability partnerships with Clients in support of Commercial agenda Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs
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