Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £Competitive
Reference ACRE-12527

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.