Job Description:
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Coordinator (VSG UK)
The Vesta Software Group acquires, manages, and builds software companies in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire industry value chain globally.
Being a portfolio group of Jonas Software (within Constellation Software Inc.), the Vesta Software Group is all about strengthening businesses within the markets in which we compete and enabling them to grow – whether through organic measures such as new initiatives and product development, day-to-day business, or through acquisitions.
Job Purpose
The ESG Coordinator will support the development, implementation and ongoing delivery of the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. Working closely with Business Unit Leaders, Portfolio Managers, ESG Champions and Senior Leadership Teams globally, the role will coordinate ESG activities, monitor progress against agreed objectives, support ESG reporting and help drive the achievement of the Company's global ESG goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support the rollout of the Company's ESG strategy across all business units.
- Work collaboratively with Business Unit Leaders, Portfolio Managers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure ESG objectives are embedded within business plans and operational activities, including the completion of the ESG Scorecard on a quarterly basis.
- Coordinate ESG projects and initiatives, ensuring agreed milestones, deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
- Monitor progress against ESG targets and support the collection and analysis of ESG-related data and metrics.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies and delays in ESG submissions, working with stakeholders to resolve issues and escalating material risks where appropriate.
- Maintain ESG project plans, documentation, action logs and reporting dashboards.
- Support the preparation of ESG reports, updates and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support ESG Champions across the business with carbon calculation data collection and the use of the Sweep platform.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support the implementation of new ESG initiatives aligned to the Company's global goals.
- Provide support and training on ESG to new business unit leaders and ESG champions as required.
- Support the collation of information required for ESG reporting and compliance activities, working with internal subject matter experts and external advisers where appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
- Experience coordinating projects and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to analyse information and present findings clearly and accurately.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reporting.
- Ability to identify trends, anomalies and gaps within data submissions.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential business information appropriately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across different levels of the organisation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Desirable
Previous experience working in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility or a related field.
- Experience working with sustainability reporting systems or ESG data collection platforms.
- Experience coordinating activities across multiple business units or regions.
- Knowledge of ESG frameworks, reporting standards and emerging sustainability trends.
- Experience producing reports and tracking performance metrics.
Behavioural Competencies
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Planning and Organisation
- Stakeholder Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Accountability
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive Follow-through
Key Relationships
Internal
- Chief People Officer
- ESG Steering Committee
- Senior Leadership Team
- Business Unit Leaders
- Portfolio Managers
- ESG Champions
- Functional teams across the Group
External
- Industry bodies and sustainability partners
- ESG consultants and advisers (where applicable)
Business Unit:
Vesta Software Group - Global
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Number of Openings Available:
1
Worker Type:
Regular
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More About Jonas Software:
Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.
Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.
Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.
Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.
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