Specialist Corporate Responsibility

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for supporting the development of IHG's external ESG & Responsible Business narrative. This includes tasks such as creating the annual external Responsible Business Report, ESG Databook, RB Annual Report disclosures, and specialist reporting to meet specific regulatory/stakeholder requirements related to Responsible Business, such as TCFD recommendations and CSRD compliance. You will play a vital role in tracking and reporting progress against Journey to Tomorrow external targets, as well as coordinating the reporting of external data for third-party ESG Reporting, Ratings & Research, including platforms like CDP, WDI, FTSE4Good, and Sustainalytics. In addition, you will manage the development of Responsible Business Communication materials for both internal and external needs. This will involve supporting the creation of materials for the IHG Responsible Business Board Committee, the IHG Main Board, and Executive Committee. Your responsibilities will also include the development and updating of all CR policies and procedures, as well as drafting position statements. Furthermore, you will coordinate responses to investor queries on ESG matters, in collaboration with the Investor Relations team. You will be at the forefront of all external ESG Reporting, ensuring the delivery of IHG's 10-year targets outlined in the Journey to Tomorrow ambitions. Additionally, you will be responsible for coordinating Board updates on Journey to Tomorrow and other ESG topics, TCFD disclosures and integration, and CSRD compliance. To excel in this role, you should ideally possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant field of work or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience, with at least 3 years of progressive work experience. You must demonstrate skilled project management experience with multiple stakeholder involvement, the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders, strong analytical capabilities, and the capacity to craft communications for stakeholder-appropriate messaging. Commercial acumen, teamwork, independence, initiative, and knowledge of main ESG frameworks and indices are also highly desirable. If you believe you have the drive and capabilities to contribute to our team, we encourage you to hit the "Apply" button and embark on your journey with us today.,