Who Are Vivup?
As a leading health and wellbeing employee benefits provider, we’re committed to improving the lives of the people we support – mentally, physically, and financially
We provide benefits such as Salary Sacrifice, Lifestyle Savings, Recognition and Reward, and our Employee Assistance Programme to over 2million employees from 750+ organisations in the UK
Founded in 2005, we officially became Vivup in 2017 and have since grown to a team of over 200 employees based across the globe. While we work remotely, we make sure to stay connected with regular meetups, companywide socials, and team meetings
Why Join Us?
We’re proud to be an employer of choice, and our inclusive environment is one in which people thrive and their voices are truly heard. We empower our colleagues to do great work by investing in learning, personal development, and technology. We’ve won numerous awards including UK Employer of the Year 2022 and Best Supplier to Work For 2023
What’s In It for You?
????? 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
???? An extra day off for your birthday
???? Discretionary quarterly performance-related bonus
???? Flexible working from day one and a focus on work-life harmony
???? Fully remote working
??????? Health & Wellbeing portal and Employee Assistance Programme (with access to face-to-face counselling)
???????Weekly meditation sessions
???? In-person, fully expensed companywide socials
???? A focus on your professional development via manager training, PDPs, quarterly objectives, and employee awards
????? Lifestyle savings & discounts from the UK’s leading retailers
???? Money towards your home office setup
About the Role
As ESG Officer, you will play a vital role in advancing Vivup’s Environmental, social and governance initiatives. You will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring Vivup’s ESG performance, conducting research, analysing data, and providing strategic recommendations to drive positive environmental, social and governance impacts. This is a newly created role that offers the opportunity to shape and influence our ESG strategy and make a meaningful impact on our business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Growth
– Support the growth team and tenders by providing meaningful, referenced evidence which can be used to support prospective client’s ESG expectations
– Implement ESG commitments and pledges from winning bids
– Work closely with relevant third party providers for their latest ESG initiatives and strategies to use in tender bids
Environmental
– Lead on Vivup’s Carbon Reduction Plan by liaising with key, agreed third party providers and ensuring accurate data is communicated externally
– Lead on maintaining Vivup’s ISO14001 accreditation
– With support from Marketing, maintain relevant areas of the company website which promote ESG initiatives
Social
– Raise awareness of Vivup employee volunteering days, track, organize and publicise these
– Develop new ways to increase and promote social impact through initiatives such as apprenticeships
– Ensure that Vivup’s Diversity and Equality statistics are up to date and accurate
Governance
– Lead on maintaining Vivup’s ISO9001 accreditation
– Undertake Audits in line with the business’ Annual Audit Plan
– Collect, analyse, and interpret ESG data from various sources, identify trends and gaps, and provide insights to support Tenders, improve decision-making and risk management
General
– Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to ESG and ESG reporting
– Develop a reporting framework, and prepare reports and disclosures for all Vivup’s Interested Parties.
What We’re Looking For
Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in a relevant field such as sustainability, environmental science, or business management
Experience in ESG analysis, sustainability reporting, or related fields, with a specific focus on responsible sourcing and climate-related matters
Project Management experience
Data analysis and visualisation skills
Knowledge of ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting guidelines, such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Strong communication skills to effectively present complex information related to change to diverse stakeholders
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Passion for sustainability, environmental stewardship, responsible sourcing, and climate action
The Interview Process
Our interview process involves 4 main stages:
Application
Short call with a member of the TA team
30-minute video call with Hiring Manager and one other team member
Final Interview and task with two members of the team
Our average process takes around 2-3 weeks, but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process. If you have any specific questions ahead of this, please contact us on talent@vivup.co.uk
We’re committed to being an inclusive employer and creating a fair workplace for all. We encourage applications from candidates across all backgrounds, circumstances, ages, disabilities, ethnicities, religions or beliefs, gender identities, or sexual orientations
We’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments during our hiring process. Just let us know, and we’ll make it work for you. Your comfort and success matter to us!
