Santander Consumer Finance UK (SCUK) is based in Redhill, Surrey and provides motor finance to a network of dealerships throughout the United Kingdom.
We are now looking for a Sustainability Manager to join us and be accountable for the design and implementation of the sustainability strategy for SCUK. This role is a key enabler of our sustainability strategy for SCUK as part of the broader Responsible Banking strategy.
Santander Consumer Finance is a stand alone entity of Santander but with strong alignment to the Group and Bank in delivering change.
Please note this role is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the Redhill office.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop the SCUK sustainability and climate strategy
- Develop and implement SCUK's green finance strategy, aligned to Group and the Bank's objectives
- Ensure SCUK continues to comply with increasing regulation on climate change
- Works with Commercial colleagues to ensure alignment of activities with decarbonisation targets and the transition plan
- Lead the SCUK Sustainability SubCommittee, driving the agenda, creating meeting packs and ensuring the effectiveness of the forum
- Coordinate reporting to SanUK, SCF and Group, providing qualitative and quantitative data directly or through collaboration with other SCUK teams
- Contribute to developing SCUK's external position on climate; engaging relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Lead the SCUK Charity committee, helping to direct and engage local charities and create colleague engagement within the business
- Lead the Green Ambassadors, supporting them to advocate for the environment and deliver suitable initiatives across the business
- Work with SanUK Responsible Banking and Group to manage the risk of Greenwashing, ensuring the appropriate SCUK teams such as Marketing have the related skills and training
- Work across multifunction's using collaboration and own interpretation to instil change
- Periodically reporting to ExCo and ESG Leadership group
- Adhering to our commitment to Consumer Duty ensuring we put our customers' needs first and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection
- Be the expert on ESG and Sustainability using market trends, risk and opportunity analysis
- Fully understand the EV landscape both current and projected over the next 2 - 5 years
- Lead and influence the project on EV home charging using technical expertise
- Using previous experience collaborate with the business to plan our sustainability strategy with EV over the next 2 - 5 years
What we're looking for:
- Expertise in ESG and in particular, specific application to financial services
- Sustainability/ ESG Frameworks and Strategies (UN Sustainable Development Goals, carbon neutral roadmaps)
- Environment and Social Risk Management (Equator Principles, EIAs, climate change risks & opportunities)
- Sustainability and Carbon Reporting (GRI Standards, TCFD, CDP, GHG protocol, CSRD)
- General knowledge of Financial Services industry and macroeconomic and regulatory drivers
- Expertise in green finance and green products, with an understanding of the market and the ability to benchmark against peers
- General understanding of scenario modelling and how this could be applied to our portfolio and used to develop a holistic climate strategy
- Strong strategic and analytical skills including in relation to climate: strategy design, tracking of project implementation and performance
- Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to identify current trends in internal and external factors and has a view on the likely future state including resultant impact on the company
We have a range of benefits available which include:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 30days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
- Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
- Car allowance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Generous pension contributions
- Employee assistance programme
- Sharesave scheme
- Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc
Inclusion
At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.
What are the next steps:
If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills, experience, and knowledge then we'd love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply which will take you through some questions and allow you to submit your CV and covering letter.