6 jobs found in united kingdom

Standard Life Aberdeen plc is one of the world’s largest investment companies, and we are built on a long standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers, our employees, society and our shareholders. Our strategy is to build a vibrant and value-creating purpose-led organisation, with the current and future needs of our stake holders at the heart of all we do. Our Corporate Affairs function is looking for a Social Impact Manager to join the Corporate Sustainability team on a fixed term contract basis (duration: approx 12 months) to drive the development and delivery of our social impact strategy. We are facing many global issues, from inequality and poverty to an ageing population. We want to raise awareness and drive positive change to support fair and inclusive work, equality of opportunity and connect with those isolated from society. This role...

We’re looking for a PROGRAM MANAGER to join the PROGRAMS TEAM. You will focus on sustainability and will be responsible for coordinating across functions to define a strategy, priorities and the operational model to drive a bigger share of green deliveries within this strategically vital area. 2020 is set to be an incredibly exciting year with significant growth from major enterprise clients (Just Eat, Ocado, Sainsburys, Co-Op, Waitrose, Apple to name a few). We want to ensure that we minimise the environmental impact of these deliveries...

This specific role has been conceived to provide strategic direction and leadership to ODI’s work on governance for sustainable natural resource use. This will build on the team’s current work on land and property rights and responsible investment as an entry point, with scope to extend this work to the role of natural resource management in climate change mitigation, resilience, ecosystem restoration and sustainable consumption. However, there may be scope to appoint two Principal Research Fellows so we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant expertise and interest in building portfolios of work on other aspects of sustainability, such as clean energy, pollution, biodiversity or environmental justice. You’ll be an internationally recognised expert in sustainable natural resource management or another topic at the intersection of economic, social and environmental challenges. You’ll be confident providing intellectual leadership of a research and policy agenda, as...

The Institute is looking to appoint its first Public Affairs Manager to help advance impact investing with decision-making bodies. The ideal candidate will have previously worked in government, the civil service or in a public affairs role. Building on existing relationships and networks, you will engage with politicians, officials, non-governmental organisations, regulators and other external stakeholders to land the Institute’s key messages and recommendations. You will work with the Executive team and Lead Experts to expand these networks and monitor the latest activities and opportunities for the Institute, working closely with the Communications and Engagement and Events Manager...

To support the London CSR Steering Committee ("the committee") in the delivery of its CSR agenda. In practical terms the role-holder will work closely with the Chair and members of the committee to develop an inspiring and creative agenda; to support committee members in delivery of the agenda; and to be hands on in ensuring individual projects and tasks are delivered to a high standard in furtherance of the reputation of the Firm. As well as managing external contacts professionally the role-holder must be sensitive to the many internal touch points of CSR including the networks, BD, Facilities, PR, Risk, Finance and others. There will be some liaison with colleagues in other offices (especially in the USA and Hong Kong) on specific ad hoc projects...

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Social Impact Programmes, who will develop and oversee the implementation of key flagship programmes across our global network, including community and volunteering initiatives. The successful candidate will work across the DAN network to engage senior executives in the successful development of social impact and supporting programmes, delivering measurable results that drive social impact at scale. This role is key in activating our network to deliver scale impact, demonstrating DAN’s commitment to building a digital economy that works for all...