Social Purpose & Sustainability Manager

Social Purpose & Sustainability Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Purpose & Sustainability (SP&S) Manager to join our award-winning SP&S team, part of the YBS People Division.

The team oversees the delivery of the Society's Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy, along with the implementation and delivery of our social purpose and community activity.

You will be key to helping to lead YBS on its journey to becoming a top-tier purpose-driven organisation!

In this role you will shape, manage and implement the Society's ESG strategy, working cross functionally to influence ambition levels, policies, processes and practices to drive continuous improvement, and manage ESG reporting and communications, measures and disclosures.

Using your engaging nature you will form strong collaborative relationships to engage and motivate colleagues and other stakeholders to support our ambition to provide real help with real lives, seeking to further embed our strategy and improve our non-financial performance ratings.

No two days will be the same, as you lead on fresh initiatives and thinking 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 the role

The Social Purpose and Sustainability Manager will be responsible for:

• Supporting the development, implementation and delivery of YBS’s ESG strategy and purpose ambitions, championing and monitoring progress across the Society.

• Understanding industry best practice, conducting materiality assessments and stakeholder research and insight and working with industry experts, to identify and review the Society’s material ESG themes, shaping the ESG strategy in line with growing stakeholder expectations.

• Working with the ESG Committee, the Strategy team, and senior leaders to ensure that ESG is embedded within the future corporate plan and business strategy.

• Engaging with and supporting senior leaders and key stakeholders from across the business to drive progress against our ESG ambitions, establishing strong relationships with key individuals and departments.

• 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.

Your Experience

• At least three to five years’ ESG/ Responsible Business experience.

• Experience of driving the delivery of strategic ESG/ Responsible Business action plans.

• Knowledge of ESG/ Responsible Business trends.

• Ability to represent the SP&S team effectively at all levels of the business, including senior management.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse and influence senior stakeholders effectively.

• Strong organisational abilities with capacity to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in communications and report writing and presentation skills.

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.

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. We work together to reach for better at YBS, so when we reach our goals we’re all rewarded, with up to a 10% annual bonus.

• 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 Jess Wilkinson on jewilkinson@ybs.co.uk

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