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Sustainability Programme Manager

Employer
Ashurst
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
29 Nov 2021

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Vacancy Type
Other specialist roles, Project management
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Manager
Role Classification
Other Professional

Job Details

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here.

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Department/Role overview:

This newly created role will lead our internal Sustainability Programme as part of the firm's broader ESG Strategy.

This role reports to the Operations Director and our Global ESG Partner, both based in London.

Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm. You may be required to work such hours as are necessary to carry out duties and to meet specific deadlines.

Main responsibilities:

  • Partner with the ESG @Ashurst Group to lead the operationalisation of Ashurst's Global internal Sustainability strategy
  • Establishes and maintains appropriate governance structures in order to achieve Sustainability goals including managing resources, issues, risks, dependencies and action tracking
  • Provide technical support on issues related to Carbon data capture and other areas relevant to Sustainability campaigns
  • Provide support and expertise to the ESG Coordination Group on external initiatives where appropriate
  • Collaborate with our Capability, Profile and Infrastructure working group to ensure our internal ESG agenda is effectively represented
  • Produce effective and compelling Reports which track progress towards Goals, ensuring risks are mitigated in a timely manner

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience establishing and driving Corporate Sustainability initiatives across a large-scale organisation
  • Demonstrable experience of project management working in consultancy or professional services/legal firms
  • Previous experience working in a global environment and across multiple time-zones
  • Experience with the whole project lifecycle including scoping, scheduling, costing, resourcing, change, communications, quality and risk
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
  • Advanced organisational and influencing skills, flexibility of style, attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high pressured, detail-oriented environment
  • High degree of initiative and independent judgment with excellent troubleshooting, decision-making skills
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint

APM, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certifications

Desired skills and experience:

  • Understanding of the structure and environment of a law firm
  • Qualifications in Sustainability, Environmental Management or related discipline

Company

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit  www.ashurst.com

Company info
Telephone
+44 20 7638 1111
Location
London Fruit & Wool Exchange
1 Duval Square
London
E1 6PW
United Kingdom

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