Senior Manager - Group Environment Social and Governance Reporting

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as a Senior Manager – Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting, and find your superpower.

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with our Sustainability and Responsible Business teams to help shape and implement the Group’s ESG disclosure strategy.

Reporting to the ESG Controller, you will be integral in helping to ensure National Grid’s internal and external ESG reporting maintains pace with evolving market practices and legal requirements. You’ll automate sustainability data processes, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness, while serving as a key liaison between Finance and Sustainability. Additionally, you will lead the integration of the Workiva platform in ESG reporting and coordinate with our external ESG assurance provider.

This role is based at our Strand office with an expectation of around two in-office days per week—specific days to be agreed with your team. You're welcome to come in more often, and we're happy to discuss any flexibility needed to support your working preferences.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Sustainability teams to develop and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of ESG disclosures.
• Maintain sustainability reporting policies for the Group’s Annual Report and other publications, adhering to TCFD, ISSB, GRI and other relevant standards.
• Monitor sustainability reporting developments and engage stakeholders to enhance disclosure quality.
• Oversee the ESG reporting process via the Workiva platform, ensuring effective integration across workflows.
• Drive automation of ESG data collection and reporting, acting as the primary liaison between Finance, Group IT and the Sustainability team on the implementation of the ESG data automation project(s) to enhance data accuracy, timeliness, and insights.
• Ensure compliance with TCFD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, and other regulatory sustainability requirements.
• Verify the integrity of sustainability data in collaboration with the Group and Business Units sustainability and responsible business teams 
• Monitoring changes in reporting standards and regulations (e.g. the ISSB stand-ards, TPT etc, where applicable), performing gap analyses of current reporting vs. proposed and assisting in the roll out of these.
• Addressing and resolving reporting issues raised by the Group’s external ESG assurance provider with regards to sustainability disclosures within the Group reports. 
• Experience working with and submitting responses to sustainability ratings agencies such as CDP, ISS, and S&P.

What You'll Have:

• Strong experience in ESG reporting with an audit and / or industry experience in a sustainability/ESG related role within a multi-national company.
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA) – preferred, not essential
• Collaborative and influential with a proactive mindset and attention to detail.
• Proactively builds relationships and drive accountability.
• Comfortable delivering complex sustainability concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to address complex issues.
• Experience with formal assurance processes and data coordination for impactful communication.
• Ability to balance detail orientation with a strategic perspective.
• Committed to contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
• Navigates ambiguity and prioritises tasks in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple stakeholder needs.
• Foster accountability and influence business processes for optimal performance.
• Can identify risks and opportunities, supporting stakeholders in developing mitigation plans.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get:

A competitive salary – dependent on capability.

 
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance with on target being 20% (with a maximum of 40%) and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also receive private medical insurance and the option to a full EV company car or cash alternative. Additionally, you will have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About Us:

As one of the world’s largest investor-owned energy companies, National Grid is committed to being at the forefront of a secure, affordable, and clean energy future. Tackling climate change and achieving net zero are central to our mission. Our role is to deliver the critical network infrastructure and energy solutions that support our customers and stakeholders through this transition. Across our businesses, we play a vital role in the energy system—safely and reliably connecting millions of people to the energy they depend on, while investing in the innovations that will drive growth, resilience, and a cleaner tomorrow.

More Information:

This role closes on 10 July 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 
 
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
 
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