Are you interested in supporting the shift to low-carbon transportation in the UK? Do you enjoy developing and delivering strategic plans to achieve measurable impacts?
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Eversholt Rail is a leading owner and lessor of UK rail rolling stock, with a portfolio of over 2,800 passenger and freight vehicles. Eversholt has invested more than £3bn in new trains since the privatisation of the UK’s rail industry, leasing rolling stock to eight passenger train operators and two freight operators within the UK.
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With over 30 years of industry experience, Eversholt is committed to supporting a modal shift to rail. The business is ideally placed to support customers and suppliers as they transition to a low-carbon, sustainable transport model.
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In this role, you’ll be leading Eversholt’s sustainability & ESG function, working with all levels of the organisation, from C-suite to engineers, to embed sustainable best practices into business operations.
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You’ll also be:
Identifying new and emerging sustainability risk and opportunities, and supporting the business in developing mitigation strategies to enhance resilience and long-term sustainability
Leading the business in implementing sustainability strategy, ensuring ongoing alignment with stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements
Streamlining the collection of non-financial data, ultimately using data analysis tools to identify trends, track performance and inform decision-making
Exploring opportunities to establish metrics and targets around the roadmap to net zero, and value chain emissions accounting
Enhancing ESG reporting and disclosures, and driving awareness with staff on how these relate to business operations
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To succeed, you’ll need:
A proven track record of sustainability & ESG strategy management and programme implementation across topics such as reporting, carbon management, GHG reduction and working in accordance with frameworks such as TCFD and SASB
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Commercial acumen, with a focus on driving value through sustainability & ESG initiatives
Experience in a highly regulated industry, such as transport, infrastructure, utilities or energy
Experience working with investors
Knowledge of the UK rail sector is advantageous but not essential
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Does this sound like you? If so, or if you would like an open conversation about this role or others, please get in touch with Jonathan Goldsmith at Jonathan.Goldsmith@acre.com.
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About Acre
At Acre, we work with the most aspirational businesses with potential to make real change; from those who are just starting out to those who are well on the journey to crafting a legacy.
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Our 20 years’ experience in sustainability recruitment, combined with our extensive global network, enables us to provide talent solutions that are designed to deliver this change. Through our unique behavioural assessment technology, we understand the types of people, skills and behaviours required to create impact. We can develop these qualities within your existing teams too.
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We find talented people and develop their skills to make a true impact in ambitious, progressive organisations. The result? Businesses equipped to build resilience, adapt and manage the risks involved in tackling climate change.?
