Divisional Manager, Sustainability

6 months ago

East London, South Africa Digby Wells Environmental Full time

**Divisional Manager, Sustainability**

**Company Overview**:At Digby Wells Environmental, we are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our colleagues, clients, the communities we engage with, and the environment. We seek a Divisional Manager to lead and develop a global team, focusing on sustainability reporting and helping clients manage issues across the ESG agenda.

**Position Overview**: The Divisional Manager will lead sustainability reporting activities, align clients' reporting with industry best practices, and ensure high-quality service delivery. This includes data collection, assurance, and strategic growth to meet sustainability targets. They will also oversee the climate change department.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic and Financial Management**:

- Provide strategic growth and direction for the division.
- Manage and review projects ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards.
- Oversee financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

**Project and Client Management**:

- Act as a key account manager, maintaining client relationships and fulfilling project sponsor roles.
- Compile and review specialist reports and project proposals.
- Ensure the quality of results meets the company’s internal standards.

**Team Development**:

- Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and succession planning for the team.
- Report on departmental performance and manage workload schedules.

**Sustainability Reporting and Compliance**:

- Stay updated on disclosure and listing requirements and frameworks.
- Produce sustainability reports (TNFD, ISSB, GRI, SASB)
- Compile annual responses to investor questionnaires (CDP, DJSI) and improve scores.
- Develop and manage climate risk and mitigation strategies, including science-based targets and TCFD-aligned reporting.
- Develop Modern Slavery Statements and strategies.
- Review, benchmark, and develop policies against industry best practices.
- Ensure appropriate controls and measurement systems are in place for clients to support and maintain sustainability reporting integrity and assurance.
- Assist clients in setting and achieving sustainability goals and targets.
- Conduct sustainability training and workshops for clients and internal teams.
- Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics and KPIs.
- Provide guidance on sustainable procurement and supply chain management.
- Advise clients on the integration of sustainability into business strategies and operations.
- Develop and implement strategies for achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
- Guide clients on the development and implementation of biodiversity conservation plans.
- Provide expertise in waste management and reduction strategies.
- Assist clients in navigating regulatory requirements and sustainability certifications.

**Business Development**:

- Develop a business plan for the department with services and selling opportunities.
- Identify leads, organize, plan, and track proposals.
- Lead marketing and business development efforts for sustainability services.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with clients and authorities.
- Track and communicate ESG and sustainability trends and best practices.
- Represent the company at industry conferences and events.
- Engage with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community groups to support sustainability initiatives.

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- In-depth understanding of Environmental, Mining, and Water legislation.
- Proficient in project management and financial principles.
- Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, rating agencies, and technical data.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel and work under strenuous conditions.
- Deep understanding of responsible investment, sustainability emerging topics, and the latest energy industry trends, strategies, and technologies.
- Knowledge of Sustainability/ESG rating agencies, frameworks, and databases.
- Expert in technical sustainability data, calculation methodologies, and limitations.
- Establish credibility and effectively interact with clients, including all levels of senior leadership.
- Self-motivated, autonomous with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to build and maintain relationships with senior executives.
- A flair for writing; you will enjoy transforming information and data into compelling copy and infographics.
- Strong project management skills: you will be developing sustainability reports from start to finish, working with clients until they are perfect.

**Qualifications**:

- Postgraduate degree in Financial Communications, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or si

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