ESG Reporting & Compliance Project Manager

Job Description

Company: Live Nation
Location: Farringdon, London
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Job Type: Fixed term contract, 12 months

Role Description

Under the direction of the Head of Sustainability, EMEA, the ESG Reporting & Compliance Project Manager will facilitate the development and implementation of an ESG disclosure program for Live Nation EMEA, with an initial focus on CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), laying the foundation for other required and voluntary ESG disclosures in coming years.

This role will drive the development process and annual data collection for the publication of LNE's CSRD annual reports. You will work with and coordinate a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders across North America, UK, and European markets on a range of different ESG topics. You will have
experience in corporate and/or event sustainability reporting and are familiar with CSRD and ESG disclosures. You are comfortable working with and validating quantitative and qualitative data and bring an acute sense of judgement and tact when navigating competing agendas and priorities.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
• Proven experience in ESG (environmental, social, and governance), project management, sustainability reporting, or related
• Experience working with EU markets and familiarity with EU regulation would be highly advantageous
• Strong project management skills; PMP desirable
• Knowledge of ESG and/ or CSRD reporting. Familiarity with ESG jargon across a range of priority topics
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of the EMEA region, cultures and legislation
• Excellent written and spoken English is mandatory
• Comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data, proven experience in data validation
• Proficient in spreadsheets, database management systems and analysis via various platforms and software

Behaviours
• The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
• Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work with cross functional stakeholders in large global environment spanning multiple time-zones to meet organisational goals within deadlines
• Flexibility and ability to successfully navigate ambiguity and succeed in a fast-paced organisation
• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment

What the role includes

Program Development & Delivery
• Coordinate and work with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to finance, compliance, legal, HR, regional and global sustainability teams to develop a robust ESG & CSRD Data Collection & Reporting program.
• Support external consultants to conduct data readiness review, establish a reusable reporting infrastructure, and maximise internal engagement, educate, and guide business data owners.
• Oversee internal data collection outreach and ensure ESG data consistency across the business.
• Integrate with existing systems for data collection and management and/or evaluate opportunities for improvements to streamline efforts.
• Implement reliable and auditable processes and controls for ESG data collection, validation, and reporting.
• Draft project plan with concrete milestones and monitor the execution of each work stream.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify gaps in data collection and data quality and develop solutions that are replicable and scalable and aligned with CSRD reporting requirements.
• Stay on top of regulatory requirement changes, project timeline and reporting deadlines in partnership with the global Compliance team.
• Conduct meetings and report detailed project progress to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate internal checks and approvals.

The Company

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 3rd November 2024. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application where possible.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r761m6-3-14-130-136-42 in your application.