ESG Data Manager

ESG Data Manager

Whitehall Resources require an ESG Data Manager to work with a key client on an initial 12 month contract.

*This role will involve on site work in Cambridge 2 days per week.

*Inside IR35.

ESG Data Manager

1. Position Overview:
Sustainability strategy and regulatory landscape requires high-quality ESG data. We are implementing Workiva for ESG disclosures and a new Carbon Management platform. This role will bridge capability and capacity gaps by leading the build-out of an enterprise-wide, automated "single source of truth" for ESG data. You will manage the end-to-end project delivering robust data governance, infrastructure, and reporting readiness.

2. Key Responsibilities
ESG Data Governance
. Design and roll out a data governance framework (policies, ownership, controls, RACIs).
. Define taxonomies and master data standards aligned to Finance, Legal, Audit & Risk.
Data Integrity & Validation
. Implement quality rules, lineage logging and audit trails.
. Run validation sprints with data owners, remediate issues, and embed QA checkpoints.
Data Collection & Tooling
. Map ~100 existing ESG metrics and create scalable templates for new ones.
. Shape and oversee the build of an ESG data lake, APIs and connectors into Workiva & Carbon platform.
. Drive automation of manual data feeds (eg, HR, Supply-chain, Facilities).
System Integration Roadmap
. Produce and maintain a phased roadmap linking Workiva, Carbon platform and core ERP/data-warehouse systems.
. Coordinate test cycles, assurance sign-off and hyper-care plans.
Regulatory Readiness
. Align disclosure requirements (CSRD, UK SDR, ISSB, EU Taxonomy, SECR, TCFD/transition to IFRS S1/S2).
. Track emerging rules and embed flexibility for future metrics.
Stakeholder & Change Management
. Act as the Nexus between Sustainability, Finance, Legal, Risk, IT Ops and external assurance providers for all ESG Data requirements
. Run steering groups, prepare exec updates, and deliver targeted training.

3. Core Deliverables (first 12 months)
. ESG Data Landscape & Gap Analysis - completed and approved in first 8 weeks.
. Data Mapping & Template Library - v1 live by Q3 FY25; includes lineage diagrams and data dictionary.
. Integration & Automation Roadmap - sequenced plan covering Workiva, Carbon platform & ERP, with costings and resourcing.
. Governance & Control Framework - policies, RACIs and control testing scripts ready for external assurance.
. Pilot "Single Source of Truth" ESG Data Lake - ingesting priority metrics (Scope 1, 2 GHG, DEI) with automated validations.
. Regulatory Disclosure Pack - Workiva-generated report satisfying FY25 reporting cycle.

4. Skills & Experience
Must-have
. 6+ years delivering data governance or reporting solutions, including at least 3 years on ESG/sustainability data.
. Hands-on implementation of platforms such as Workiva, Carbon Analytics or similar.
. Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks & regulations (CSRD/ESRS, SEC Climate Rule, TCFD, GHG Protocol, ISSB).
. Proven track record building data pipelines (SQL, ETL, APIs) and managing cloud data lakes (Azure/AWS/GCP).
. Adept at running complex cross-functional projects.
. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with Finance, Legal, Audit & Risk functions.

Nice-to-have
. Experience integrating ESG data into financial consolidation or planning systems.
. Familiarity with carbon accounting methodologies (SBTi, ISO 14064) and LCA tools.
. Data analytics tooling (Python, Power BI, Tableau) and MDM experience.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.