Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
This role contributes to London Stock Exchange Group's (LSEG) ambition to be a strategic enabler of sustainable growth. Working within the Group Sustainability team, you will play a critical role in discrete programmes of LSEG's sustainability strategy. Central to this position is the development of LSEG's human rights approach and leading preparations to meet the requirements of the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Key responsibilities include providing insight and expertise to evolve and embed strategy on human rights and modern slavery management, disclosing progress in line with annual reporting and regulatory requirements, and establishing and coordinating a CSDDD readiness programme with key internal stakeholders. You will oversee budgets, manage project delivery, contribute to internal capacity building through training and engagement, improve policies and processes to mitigate human rights risks, and manage external agencies and third parties as needed. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, driving financial stability, empowering economies, and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture is built on values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change, which guide our decision making and everyday actions. With a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries, we value individuality and encourage bringing your true self to work to enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to accommodating religious practices, mental health, and physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture that encourages new ideas and sustainability across our global business. Our LSEG Foundation supports community groups through charitable grants, fundraising, and volunteering. We offer tailored benefits including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days, and wellbeing initiatives.

Experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of human rights, modern slavery, and related sustainability legislation, industry trends, and best practices
- Proven experience in sustainability strategy implementation within a corporate setting or consultancy
- Knowledge of CSDDD requirements and application
- Experience working in a matrix structure and partnering outside the Group Sustainability Team

About you
- Strong engagement, influencing, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Sustainability expertise and experience within relevant sectors such as Financial Services, Professional Services, or Technology

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in sustainability, human rights, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated