Assistant Sustainability Reporting Manager

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

We are seeking an Assistant Sustainability Reporting Manager to join our central Group Sustainability Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting in the delivery of our external sustainability reporting with a focus on CSRD compliance.

The role will require working collaboratively with colleagues across our central group services, including, finance, HR, Risk, Legal and Compliance, IT and Procurement, as well as colleagues across multiple Howden entities in more than 50 countries.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, the expectation is to be onsite 2 times per week on average.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the Group Sustainability Reporting Manager in complying with CSRD requirements; mapping risks and opportunities (IROs) against European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS); and develop a detailed project plan to ensure implementation by key compliance dates.

• Assist in managing external assurance of the double materiality process.

• Manage the annual refresh of the double materiality assessment.

• Continuously review data and policy gaps, and work with internal subject matter experts to develop improvement plans to close identified gaps.

• Engage with stakeholders across Howden group functions, including colleagues across multiple Howden entities as well as third-party partners, to meet delivery dates.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the central ESG reporting roadmap.

• Work closely with the Sustainability Research and Reporting Associate to monitor and track evolving and emerging reporting requirements.

• Support as required in the delivery of existing reporting requirements, including Climate Related Financial Disclosures, CDP, EcoVadis and ClimateWise.

• As required, support in the delivery of the Group Sustainability Report.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role within a large corporate or consultancy; familiarity with European businesses and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a plus.

• Strong project management skills, including coordinating multiple stakeholders on complex projects.

• Experience working with external assurance providers.

• Deep knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, SASB, and GRI.

• Strong understanding of sustainability and broader ESG issues.

• Familiarity with ESG reporting platforms is beneficial.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent