Head of ESG Compliance – Reporting

Role Overview

• Monitor and interpret emerging ESG regulations and reporting requirements across Europe and key markets.
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders on the implications of evolving ESG legislation, standards and investor expectations.
• Lead the development and maintenance of Arriva's ESG Compliance Register.
• Conduct regulatory gap assessments and identify actions required to maintain compliance.
• Represent Arriva in industry forums and external stakeholder discussions relating to ESG reporting and regulation.
• Establish and oversee ESG reporting governance, policies, controls and assurance frameworks across the Group.
• Define reporting standards and processes that support consistency, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide oversight and challenge to ESG reporting activities across business units.
• Drive continuous improvement in ESG data management, reporting processes and governance arrangements.
• Lead engagement with auditors, assurance providers and key stakeholders regarding ESG controls and disclosures.
• Lead the delivery of Arriva's sustainability reporting obligations, including CSRD disclosures and sustainability content within the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Oversee the preparation, review and quality assurance of ESG disclosures and external reporting.
• Ensure reporting aligns with regulatory requirements, recognised frameworks and stakeholder expectations.
• Coordinate responses to ESG-related requests from investors, lenders, ratings agencies and other external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and regulations, including CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, CSDDD and TCFD.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and assurance processes.
• Experience leading ESG reporting, compliance or sustainability governance programmes within a large organisation.
• A track record of implementing sustainability reporting requirements and driving compliance across multiple stakeholders and functions.
• Experience working with auditors and assurance providers.
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing Board-level papers and externally published disclosures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business actions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge senior leaders constructively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape sustainability governance and reporting
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of three days per week in the office and flexibility to work remotely for the remainder