At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.
The Central Sustainability Office acts as the Group's centre of expertise on sustainability matters and is responsible for sustainability strategy, governance, policy, reporting, stakeholder engagement and enterprise-wide coordination.
This role sits within the first line of defence and supports business ownership of sustainability-related risks and opportunities across the Group. Unlike a traditional risk management role within the second line of defence, the position focuses on establishing frameworks, policies, governance and implementation activities that support effective management of sustainability-related risks while partnering closely with the Risk function to maintain robust oversight and governance.
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Act as the first line sustainability risk specialist within the Central Sustainability Office.
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Support the business in identifying, assessing and managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
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Develop and maintain sustainability risk frameworks, methodologies, guidance and tools to support effective risk management.
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Coordinate sustainability risk assessments, materiality reviews and horizon-scanning activities.
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Monitor emerging sustainability risks and provide analysis of potential impacts on the business, clients and stakeholders.
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Support the development of sustainability-related risk appetite measures, metrics, indicators and management information.
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Work with risk owners to ensure sustainability risks are appropriately documented, monitored and managed.
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Provide subject matter expertise and constructive challenge to business teams on sustainability risk matters.
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Partner with the second line Risk function to support the continued evolution of sustainability risk governance and reporting.
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Prepare papers, recommendations and management information for senior management committees and governance forums.
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Lead the development, review and maintenance of sustainability-related policies, standards and governance frameworks.
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Ensure policies remain aligned with regulatory requirements, industry best practice and the Group's sustainability strategy.
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Oversee policy implementation and support business functions in embedding policy requirements into operational processes.
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Coordinate policy reviews, governance approvals and periodic effectiveness assessments.
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Support the development of sustainability-related governance processes and decision-making frameworks.
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Maintain clear documentation and accountability for sustainability policy ownership across the Group.
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Monitor developments across UK, EU and international sustainability regulation, public policy and market practice.
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Assess the implications of emerging regulations, standards and guidance for the Group.
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Lead internal analysis of policy developments and prepare recommendations for senior stakeholders.
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Coordinate cross-functional responses to regulatory consultations, industry initiatives and policy developments where appropriate.
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Represent the Group in industry working groups, trade associations and external stakeholder forums.
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Maintain awareness of evolving expectations from regulators, investors, clients, ratings agencies, policymakers and civil society organisations.
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Work closely with business units and corporate functions to support the effective management of sustainability risks and opportunities.
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Provide expert advice on sustainability-related issues to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
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Support strategic projects, including sustainability strategy development, transition planning, nature-related initiatives, human rights programmes and responsible business activities.
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Facilitate collaboration across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Investments, Procurement, HR, Corporate Affairs and other key functions.
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Promote understanding of sustainability-related risks and opportunities through training, guidance and stakeholder engagement.
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Support sustainability reporting and disclosures, ensuring consistency with internal policies and external requirements.
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Contribute to responses for ESG ratings, benchmarks, investor requests and stakeholder questionnaires.
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Develop management information, dashboards and reporting materials for executive and board-level audiences.
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Support assurance processes relating to sustainability data, controls and disclosures.
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Monitor emerging reporting requirements and support implementation of new disclosure obligations.
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Significant experience in sustainability, ESG, public policy, regulatory affairs, risk management or a related discipline.
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Strong understanding of sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including climate, nature, human rights and broader social issues.
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Experience developing policies, governance frameworks, standards or risk management approaches.
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Knowledge of UK and international sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks and market developments.
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Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leaders.
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Ability to translate complex sustainability and regulatory matters into practical business actions.
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Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience preparing high-quality papers and presentations for senior management, executive committees or boards.
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Strong project management skills and the ability to operate effectively across a complex stakeholder environment.
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Experience within asset management, insurance, banking or wider financial services.
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Familiarity with sustainability-related frameworks and standards, including:
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ISSB
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TCFD
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TNFD
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CSRD
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UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR)
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Transition Planning guidance
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UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
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Experience engaging with regulators, policymakers, industry bodies or standard setters.
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Professional qualifications in sustainability, risk management, public policy, governance or a related field.
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Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and business judgement.
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Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with the ability to balance ambition and practical implementation.
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Collaborative and relationship-focused, able to build credibility across a diverse range of stakeholders.
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Strong judgement and confidence in navigating complex and evolving topics.
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Excellent communicator, capable of engaging effectively with senior executives, regulators and external stakeholders.
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Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
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Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and personal accountability.
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Self-motivated and resilient, with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
Success in this role will be demonstrated through:
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Effective integration of sustainability-related risks and opportunities into business processes and decision-making.
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Robust sustainability policies, standards and governance frameworks that are embedded across the organisation.
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High-quality regulatory horizon scanning, policy analysis and strategic advice.
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Strong partnerships with business leaders and corporate functions.
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Timely and effective implementation of evolving sustainability-related regulatory and stakeholder requirements.
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Delivery of high-quality sustainability reporting, disclosures and management information.
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Increased organisational capability and understanding of sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
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Positive engagement with regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping how sustainability is embedded across the organisation, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders and helping drive the effective management of sustainability-related risks and opportunities across the Group.
What we offer:
We’re dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and helping you thrive, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, and financially plan for the future. Our UK benefits include:
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A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions).
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Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
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Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments.
- Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture.
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Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind.
To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G
At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more – including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience.
M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at: [email protected]
