Sustainability Project Manager

London or Ipswich, UK or Wroclaw Poland

The Sustainability Project Manager, reporting to the Global Head of Sustainability, is responsible for providing project management across a wide range of environmental and social sustainability programmes globally.

The role includes responsibility for managing project milestones and outputs, collaborating and engaging a range of internal and external stakeholders – including senior leaders and clients – and understanding processes, risk controls and reporting mechanisms necessary to the projects and team’s success, including those required by AXA Group.

The position requires detailed knowledge of Sustainability practices, significant attention to detail and a drive to see projects completed thoroughly and on time, alongside interaction with multiple departments globally, and frequent collaboration with a variety of charities, community organizations, clients, and other external stakeholders across the Americas, Europe and UK and Asia Pacific.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

· Provide project management across key projects in our Roots of Resilience sustainability strategy including the development of our net zero roadmap, our employee training and engagement programmes, and our client engagement activities, as well as supporting other environmental and social sustainability initiatives

· Manage the development of marketing and communication campaigns and materials to promote the progress of AXA XL’s sustainability strategy, including project management activities with our communications agency, liaison, planning and management of internal stakeholders, coordinating the annual communications plan and overseeing timelines for all planned deliverables

· Lead the implementation of our sustainability reporting platform, including managing the annual relationship with external service providers, managing the Sustainability team’s regular inputs, developing and maintaining project milestones plans, conducting periodic training for users and engaging internal stakeholders as needed

· Oversee the production of the annual sustainability report, in partnership with the wider Sustainability team, and provide support to the Sustainability Team Assistant on internal reporting requirements

· Partner with the Social Impact team on developing impact measurement plans

· Manage AXA XL’s response to the Annual Sustainability Entity Index for AXA Group

· Manage general ESG engagements with the business, including the ESG incubator and ESG products and services catalogue

· Support the Global Head of Sustainability with planning of team offsites and other team engagement and development events

· Partner with the Sustainability Team Assistant on establishing and managing team processes and working methods, including accounts and procurement processes

· Support the annual review and reporting of internal risk management processes and controls

You will report to the Global Head of Sustainability.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Good working knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in prior related role(s)
Highly organised, solid project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to keep contributors focused on deadlines and deliverables
Ability to drive inspiring and compelling internal communications campaigns and external materials to highlight progress and encourage colleagues and stakeholders to engage in our work
Confidence with coordinating a range of project activities simultaneously, including organizing activities, liaising with and motivating stakeholders, driving progress and measuring impact.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally
Ability to work autonomously, identify, manage and mitigate risks/issues as they occur
Keen team player, willing to collaborate and provide support across the Sustainability team
Passion and high energy approach for driving sustainable change, encouraging our company and colleagues to make positive impacts

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

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