ESG Lead

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom Gatehouse Bank plc Full time
Job Description

Role purpose

The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Lead is accountable for shaping, developing, and delivering the Bank’s Environmental Social and Governance strategy, by aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The role will collaborate with stakeholders, both internally and external, to raise the profile and, understanding of ESG agenda at Gatehouse Bank through ESG messaging and campaigns. The ESG Lead assists in overseeing the community manager and programs. The ESG lead will manage the community manager, guide and govern the Banks ESG reporting schedule, including the annual Sustainability Report.


About us

Founded in 2007, we are a challenger bank that operates in accordance with Shariah principles, with offices in London, Milton Keynes and Wilmslow. We’re one of the fastest growing banks of our kind in the UK and are a subsidiary of Gatehouse Financial Group Limited.


We offer personal and corporate savings products and finance for UK residential and commercial property, in addition to sourcing and advising on UK real estate investments.


Our way of operating is stable, transparent, and shares risk and reward in an equitable way. That’s why we talk about balanced banking.


Key responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Bank’s ESG Forum, colleagues, and stakeholders to implement Gatehouse Bank’s ESG Pillars.
  • Develop clear and measurable objectives and targets to achieve within Gatehouse Bank’s ESG strategy.
  • Implement the ESG plan with clear timelines, regularly monitoring and reporting on ESG initiatives, including progress against objectives, targets, and budget.
  • Challenge, support and influence the business to engage with Gatehouse Bank’s ESG strategy and assist and engage with the Executive team in acting as champions and advocates of ESG.
  • Author and manage the Bank’s ESG reports consulting with appropriate stakeholders as required.
  • Draft and review ESG related policies and process documents.
  • Create regular ESG updates and documents for Executive and Board leaders.
  • Deliver the Bank’s ESG Induction sessions to colleagues and new joiners to provide an overview of the Bank’s ESG initiatives.
  • Support the Community Manager to establish programs to engage colleagues and grow volunteering and fundraising activities across the business.
  • Establish and develop relationships with strategic partners and third-party stakeholders.
  • Act as a central liaison for Bank ESG operations.
  • Manage the ESG Budget and supplier onboarding.
  • Engage with stakeholders, create awareness, and promote Gatehouse Bank’s ESG initiatives by working with the Communications team to deliver external and internal communications.


Key skills required

  • Passionate about the role ESG can play in the development of a successful business, and the drive to make a difference.
  • In-depth knowledge of ESG, ideally gained through experience in a similar role and engagement in partnerships between the business and non-profit sectors.
  • A proven track record in planning and managing projects end-to-end with minimal day to day supervision.
  • Presentation and research skills.
  • Prior experience with ESG reporting


Additional Details

  • We offer highly attractive reward package; the typical benefits include:
  • 25 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
  • Pension Plan
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Dental Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus


Gatehouse Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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