Vice President – Environment, Social and Governance (ESG)

Role Overview

• Develop and operationalise global Rolls-Royce sustainability strategy
• Work collaboratively across the One Rolls‑Royce sustainability community to develop and operationalise Rolls-Royce’s sustainability strategy
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and ensure effective delivery
• Support the continued development and embedding of the Sustainability Operating Model, including data collection, management and control
• Lead the delivery of Rolls-Royce’s global, multi-year ESG data and technology strategy
• Lead Rolls-Royce sustainability reporting and governance
• Oversee sustainability data quality, accuracy, validation and controls
• Act as secretary for the Rolls-Royce Sustainability Data and Governance Review
• Produce the sustainability content for the Rolls-Royce Annual Report
• Work with General Counsel to understand incoming ESG regulations
• Lead the assessment of business impact of incoming ESG regulations and ensure Rolls-Royce meets global sustainability regulations
• Analyse sustainability data to identify value opportunities
• Lead the global Rolls-Royce Double Materiality Assessment (DMA) process
• Working with the policy team, lead sustainability input to Rolls-Royce policy
• Investigate and interpret sustainability data, industry developments, and regulatory trends to identify risks, opportunities, and value creation pathways for the business
• Engage stakeholders and represent Rolls‑Royce externally
• Produce and, in some cases, deliver sustainability related information to key stakeholders including Rolls-Royce Board and Executive Team
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including investors, customers, NGOs, trade associations and government bodies
• Provide sustainability expertise for policy engagement, consultations, and industry initiatives.

Requirements

• Highly collaborative and able to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals and teams globally
• Have excellent communication and influencing skills
• Be able to analyse/model complex data and convey information simply and concisely
• Be able to apply strong business acumen to make balanced business decisions
• Have demonstrated project and/or programme management skills
• Have a sound knowledge of sustainability data, reporting and regulatory requirements
• Have a high-level of autonomy and be able to guide others, including Sustainability Manager and early careers in their tasks
• Be adaptable and able to respond to changing needs
• Be passionate about sustainability

Benefits

• Bonus
• Employee support assistance
• Employee discounts