Sustainability Reporting and Project Manager

Overview

Job Title: Sustainability Reporting and Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Leicester, London or Bexhill-on-Sea (all hybrid – approx. one day a week in your preferred office)

Welcome to Hastings Direct

We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4

Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.

We provide insurance for over four million customers, and we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. If you’re reading this job advert, we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeat

HD. We hope you like what you see and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter ahead.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you’re excited about joining us and think you have some of what we’re looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

The role will report into Rhianna Dumelow, our Head of Sustainability, and will focus on ESG reporting requirements including the Hastings Group annual sustainability report and disclosures to Sampo Group for annual reporting. This role also includes management and delivery of projects in line with ESG strategy.

This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to make your mark. You will have support from the wider business for your career to develop into a wide range of future opportunities within Hastings.

Role overview continued: The role will focus on ESG reporting requirements including the Hastings Group annual sustainability report and disclosures to Sampo Group for annual reporting, along with management and delivery of projects in line with the ESG strategy.

• Responsibility for the project management and delivery of the Hastings Group annual sustainability reporting, including all stages of project life cycles and documentation

• Supporting with the collation and creation of annual sustainability reports, TCFD and CDP disclosures and quarterly sustainability reporting

• Delivering and continuously reviewing (and improving) regulatory and framework reporting as part of the annual reporting cycle

• Working with Assurance, Risk & Compliance, Legal and any other relevant teams to identify, understand and support the implementation of new ESG reporting and regulatory requirements

• Working closely with the Head of Sustainability and other key stakeholders across the business to manage and deliver strategic and regulatory projects in line with our strategy, including a full suite of project management governance, documentation and controls, as well as supporting our ESG Analyst with the Green House Gas, Carbon Footprint reporting and ESG dashboard updates

• Creating and supporting the preparation of reports and materials for ExCo/Board and assisting with the Head of Sustainability risk reviews and analysis work, alongside any other sustainability related activities where needed

• Strong technical knowledge and a genuine passion around the ESG agenda and broader sustainability, environmental management, environmental legislation and environmental science

• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills with the confidence to work with colleagues of all levels, including senior management

• Detailed reporting writing ability (both corporate and colleague level) with the ability to translate technical complex issues into appropriate language

Our interview process involves the below:

• Recruiter screening call

• 1st stage interview with hiring leader

• 2nd interview with a further senior leader

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability…