Compliance and ESG Lead

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

Department: Compliance

Location: Leeds

Description

Title: Compliance and ESG Lead
Division: Corporate Compliance
Location: England/Hybrid

Why RLB?

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Department Overview:

Our business systems are at the heart of everything we do at RLB, all employees engage with them on a daily basis, they are flexible to meet client needs and help us to deliver customer service excellence. Enable employees to understand the operational needs of the business, and our commitment to continual improvement. We go beyond legal minimums at RLB because we believe that acting responsibly and doing the right thing matters. The team prides itself on the quality of our service to both internal and external clients and enjoy successful long-term relationships.

The team ensures the business has effective ISO and other certified systems, procedures, controls and audits covering Quality, Environmental, Carbon footprint, Risk and Legal matters and Corporate Responsibility management as well as Corporate Health and Safety. Meets regulatory standards and reports to the Board of Directors on Risk, Governance, Modern Slavery, Bribery and Corruption, Data Protection, Security and Information control.

Overview of Role:

We are seeking a high calibre professional to manage the Governance team to develop and continually improve our ways of working, systems policies and procedures in line with the business strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of Governance professionals who pride themselves on providing outstanding corporate QSH and ESG guidance and advice ensuring risk and contractual matters are considered and are in line with RLB risk profiles throughout everything the business does.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the ESG Legal and Risk Director, duties will include (but not limited to):

• Understand the business strategy and professional services delivered to develop and continually improve business management systems in a changing digital workplace
• Maintain ISO standards certifications: 9001, 14001, 45001, 19650
• Roll out same in KSA and European operations, subsidiaries and JV's
• Work in accordance with and/or certify to ISO 23001, 26001, 27001 and any others as may be identified
• Manage the Governance budget ensuring value for money
• Chair compliance committee, sustainability operations committee, social committee and member of global ESG committee
• Respond to bids and support the team to produce winning answers to specific QSHE topics
• Identify relevant awards and manage submissions to promote RLB in the areas of QSHE
• Manage the relationship with external bodies and suppliers
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders reporting on Governance and areas for improvement by departments, services, and client projects
• Day to day line management of 3 associates and 1 senior team member
• Work closely with ESG manager to achieve ESG targets, including net zero for UK and Global regions.
• Work closely with the finance team, assessing/advising on supplier compliance i.e. modern slavery, bribery and corruption etc.
• Work with the ESG, Legal and Risk Director to review and maintain business risk register and global risk returns
• Work with other key directors and functions to maintain clear governance
• Manage company corporate governance, coordinate Directors' report for annual report and accounts, reporting on SECR, business performance and Section 172 of the Companies Act
• Review appropriate policies at regular intervals, preparing new policies as applicable
• Prepare and report monthly on Governance KPIs across the business
• Liaise with People and L&D team, IT, Digital, regional operations, service boards and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice to operational teams with regards to ESG compliance
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all aspects of the business
• Liaise with technical and IT on client NDA, or highly confidential document management requirements and data protection policies

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be delivering high levels of customer service excellence with good commercial awareness and attention to detail.

Candidates with experience in a wide range of ISO standards, integrated management systems and auditing are encouraged to apply.

Essential/Highly Desirable

• Experience in compliance role in a senior management position
• Chartered CQI or IEMA
• Candidates ideally will have exposure/experience of ESG reporting and carbon footprint calculations
• Track record in management systems improvement and project and change management
• Experience in measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of initiatives including establishment of KPIs and ROI measures
• Strong business acumen, skills and the ability to work effectively with others even under demanding deadline situations
• ISO27001 awareness
• Excellent communication skills

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]