Overview

In this position you’ll lead on the development, implementation, delivery and reporting of Cancer Research UK’s sustainability and Environmental, Social & Governance strategy, whilst also championing ESG & Sustainability across the whole organisation. You will also be leading on defining and delivering the plan to deliver on CRUK’s commitments in its EDI Strategy.

In a supportive working environment, you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new connection, a new method of engagement or a talent you never knew you had.  You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.

What will be some of the main responsibilities?

  • Key primary accountability on leading the refresh of Cancer Research UK’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, addressing aspects such as nature, waste and water.
  • Develop CRUK’s ambitions and focus to continue being a responsible organisation, working closely with executive management and Cancer Research UK’s Council of Trustees to set the ambition and organisational priorities for ESG for Cancer Research UK in the short, medium and long term.
  • Continually developing and delivering against an organisation-wide implementation plan to help ensure that Cancer Research UK delivers against its ambition on sustainability and ESG, including establishing an effective delivery framework and developing targets / measures of success.
  • Champion & facilitate sustainability and ESG across the organisation.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with external and internal stakeholders, effectively building and leveraging relationships to aid delivery of the sustainability and ESG strategy.
  • Continue to effectively build, develop and lead a strong, values-led, energetic, ambitious and resilient team of environmental, social and governance subject matter experts, whilst overseeing responsibility for our Sustainability Strategy, EDI Strategy, Modern Slavery and our Responsible Sourcing agenda.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Significant experience of sustainability and ESG in a large and complex organisation.
  • Excellent, interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Experience of setting strategy and goals and enabling collaboration to support delivery across an organisation.
  • Collaboration will be key. Ability to collaborate, motivate, inspire and work effectively with a variety of different internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to develop and maintain established external networks across public, private and third sector to share best practice.
  • Significant experience and knowledge across all areas of sustainability including: EDI, energy, waste, water, carbon, environment, social and ethically agendas.
  • Significant experience and knowledge of responsible organisation standards, and ESG reporting and benchmarking frameworks.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

​​This vacancy may close earlier than the deadline if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found​ .