ESG Manager

IMServ is one of the UK’s leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software.

ESG Lead

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with People, HSE, Office Management, Procurement, and Leadership teams to drive meaningful progress in our People, Planet, Integrity and Communities agenda.
• Chair the ESG Steering Group, ensuring that ESG principles are embedded into decision-making, operational practices, and corporate strategy.
• Tracking sustainability performance, engagement of stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and investor expectations.
• Ensuring timely reporting of ESG for benchmarking via Apex, Sedex and Cresent.

MAIN ASSIGNMENTS:

ESG Strategy & Integration
• Lead the company’s ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, investor expectations, and industry best practices.
• Help stakeholders to develop policies and initiatives that support the company’s environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and social responsibility goals.
• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to embed ESG principles into core business functions and decision-making.

ESG Governance & Reporting
• Chair the ESG Steering Group, working with the Leadership Sponsor to set the agenda, monitor progress, and report key developments.
• Prepare monthly ESG Steering Group Updates and Quarterly ESG Leadership Updates, including key performance metrics, regulatory developments, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain ESG reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with UK regulations (e.g., TCFD, SECR, ISSB), ESG frameworks (UN SDGs, GRI, SASB), and investor expectations.
• Oversee the Internal ESG SharePoint and Intranet platforms, ensuring clear and engaging communication across the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to promote ESG integration and ensure alignment with investor and customer expectations.
• Support ESG engagement with employees through training, awareness initiatives, and collaboration with our internal communications team.

Risk & Opportunity Management
• Identify ESG-related risks and opportunities, such as regulatory changes, emerging sustainability trends, and competitor initiatives.
• Work with ESG Governance champion on a ESG Balanced scorecard.
• Advise on strategies to mitigate ESG risks, improve sustainability performance, and enhance the company’s ESG ratings with external assessors.

ESG Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, sustainability standards, and corporate governance best practices.
• Support the development of ESG-aligned policies, procedures, and certifications.
• Lead programmes around energy management, carbon reduction, and decarbonisation, driving measurable progress in environmental sustainability.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

ESG Strategy & Leadership –Implement the ESG strategy, chair the ESG Steering Group, and embed ESG into business operations.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting – Ensure adherence to UK ESG regulations (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, SECR) and deliver quarterly ESG leadership updates and annual Apex investor reports.

Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive ESG integration and enhance reputation.

Sustainability & Risk Management – Identify and mitigate ESG-related risks, supporting Office Management and HSE teams on carbon reduction and energy efficiency programs.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Monitor ESG trends and investor expectations, enhance policies, and support HSE team with ISO compliance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential:
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, sustainability practices, and social impact programmes.
• Experience developing ESG policies, ensuring compliance with ISO/BSI standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in ESG risk and opportunity identification, including climate risks, regulatory shifts, and competitor analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Prior experience in ESG benchmarking and investor reporting (e.g., Apex ESG ratings, PE sustainability requirements).
• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Desirable:
• Proven ability to deliver energy management, carbon reduction, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Experience interpreting ESG frameworks such as UN SDGs, GRI, SASB, or CPD

COMPANY BENEFITS:

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (contract dependant)

Annual leave Buy & Sell Scheme

Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions

Life Assurance up to 6 X Base Salary*

Subsidised Health cover*

Subsidised Dental Cover*

Contribution towards Eye Tests and Glasses

In Office & Out of Office Social Events

Retailer Discounts Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Centre

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme*

Reward & Recognition

(*Length of service & T&Cs apply)

Our people are our main asset. We strive to ensure they remain happy, competitive, and fulfilled - helping to propel our business forward and ensure we remain customer-centric and competitive. We are proud to remain the UK’s leading and growing energy data collection and meter operations service provider.

Diversity and inclusion have long been at the heart of IMServ’s success. As we continue our growth, our focus remains on ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion remain central to our business and recruitment practices. We recognise that we operate in an industry in which there has traditionally been a lack of diversity, and we are keen to encourage applications from as inclusive a group as possible. We recognise that a balanced workforce encourages collaboration and innovation, promotes entrepreneurship and a feeling of ownership.

These are the key drivers of our business, that our customers really look to us for.

(Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date)