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. As part of the Group Sustainability team, you will play a critical role in discrete programmes within LSEG's sustainability strategy. You will lead the development of LSEG's human rights approach and spearhead 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 a CSDDD readiness programme with budget oversight and project delivery. You will also contribute to internal capacity building through training and engagement, improve policies and processes to manage human rights risks, and manage external agencies and third parties to support strategic delivery. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, making a significant impact on sustainability within a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider.

Experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of human rights, modern slavery, and related sustainability legislation, industry trends, and best practices
- Proven experience in sustainability strategy implementation in a corporate or consultancy setting
- Knowledge of CSDDD requirements and application
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience working within matrix structures and partnering across teams

About you
- Strong engagement, influencing, communication, and presentation skills
- Sustainability expertise and experience within relevant sectors such as Financial Services, Professional Services, or Technology
- Leadership and management capabilities to drive strategic initiatives and collaborate effectively

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