Position summary

TAIT is seeking an ESG Manager to coordinate, implement, and continuously improve its global sustainability and ESG program. Working closely with the Principal, Sustainability & ESG and senior stakeholders across TAIT's global portfolio, this role drives sustainability strategy, oversees ESG reporting and compliance, and partners with leaders across the business to embed sustainable practices into operations and decision-making. It champions best practices to reduce emissions, minimize waste, and improve environmental performance.

Why this role matters

This role helps TAIT deliver on its sustainability commitments and stay ahead of evolving ESG regulation across its global operations. By leading carbon accounting, disclosures, and cross-functional initiatives, you reduce the company's environmental impact and connect sustainability directly to its purpose of creating moments that move people.

Key responsibilities

• GHG reporting: Lead the collection, validation, and reporting of global greenhouse gas emissions data across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, delivering TAIT's annual carbon footprint.
• Carbon accounting: Own and continuously improve carbon accounting methodologies, reporting processes, and data governance for accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder relationships: Build strong relationships with business leaders and regional stakeholders, providing guidance, training, and support to improve sustainability data quality and engagement.
• Disclosures and assurance: Lead the preparation and submission of sustainability disclosures, ESG reports, and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), and support external assurance activities.
• Reporting and dashboards: Develop dashboards, executive presentations, and performance reports that communicate progress and inform strategic decision-making.
• Impact reduction: Partner with business functions to identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and achieve sustainability targets.
• Regulatory monitoring: Monitor emerging sustainability legislation, reporting frameworks, industry trends, and best practices to keep TAIT at the forefront of ESG performance and compliance.
• Strategy development: Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies, roadmaps, and annual objectives aligned with corporate priorities.
• Client engagements: Provide sustainability expertise during customer bids, proposals, and client engagements, ensuring commitments are accurately represented.
• Employee engagement: Lead or sponsor Green Affinity Network initiatives that increase employee engagement and embed sustainability across the organization.
• Content and communications: Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on sustainability content, including case studies, presentations, website content, award submissions, and social media.
• Regulatory reporting: Support regulatory reporting requirements including CBAM, ESOS, CB261, and other emerging ESG disclosure obligations.
• Project management: Manage sustainability improvement projects from planning through implementation, delivering against objectives, timelines, and budgets where applicable.
• Operational improvements: Identify opportunities for operational improvements and recommend initiatives that enhance environmental performance while supporting business objectives.
• Mentoring: Mentor and guide on-site sustainability team members and cross-functional project teams as appropriate.
• Additional initiatives: Undertake additional sustainability and ESG initiatives as required.

Team and stakeholders

You will work closely with the Principal, Sustainability & ESG and senior stakeholders across TAIT's global portfolio, partnering with business leaders and regional teams, Marketing and Communications, and cross-functional project teams. You will also mentor on-site sustainability team members.

Key details

• Compensation: Not specified in the posting.
• Regulatory frameworks: The role spans multiple frameworks, including SECR, ESOS, CBAM, and CB261, alongside other emerging ESG disclosure obligations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainability programs and cross-functional projects.
• Strong knowledge of greenhouse gas accounting, sustainability reporting standards, and ESG frameworks.
• Proven experience delivering corporate sustainability reporting and managing complex environmental datasets.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions and geographic regions.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.