ESG Reporting Lead

Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries across the UK and Europe. The company employs around 35,000 people, delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys connecting people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably.

We have strong roots dating back to 1938, an ambitious growth and sustainability agenda, and a continuously developing relationship with I Squared Capital – a global infrastructure investment fund manager - who acquired Arriva in 2024.

The primary responsibility of the ESG Reporting Lead is to oversee the management and enhancement of the ESG Register and ensure compliance with ESG regulations and standards across the organization over the next three years. This role focuses on establishing and maintaining comprehensive ESG reporting practices, leading the design and implementation of the ESG register, and ensuring compliance with evolving ESG regulations and industry standards.

The ESG Reporting Lead will play a pivotal role in enabling the organization to meet its sustainability commitments, track performance against ESG targets, and provide accurate and transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Direct responsibilities;

• Lead the creation, implementation, and ongoing management of the ESG Register, ensuring it captures all essential data accurately and supports the organization’s compliance and reporting needs.
• Monitor and apply relevant ESG regulations (such as CSRD, TCFD, GRI, SASB) to ensure the organization meets all compliance standards across local and global reporting frameworks.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities related to ESG reporting practices and advise the ESG office accordingly.
• Coordinate with departments such as Legal, Finance, and Operations to gather required information, align on reporting needs, and ensure data quality for all ESG disclosures.
• Collect and integrate ESG data from all Business Units, ensuring consistency and accuracy in alignment with the ESG Register and reporting standards.
• Create standardized templates and guidelines for reporting, ensuring that all Business Units follow a cohesive format that aligns with CSRD and other regulatory requirements
• Regularly review and assess ESG data submissions to ensure full compliance, addressing gaps or inconsistencies proactively.
• Offer ongoing support, training, and guidance to Business Units on ESG reporting requirements, ensuring clarity in data submission processes and standards.

Knowledge, skills and experience;

• In-depth expertise in comprehending and implementing the reporting requirements of the CSRD, ensuring alignment of organizations efforts with regulatory standards.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in sustainability reporting regulations and standards, while understanding Science-Based Targets.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and frameworks, including TCFD, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), CDP, and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
• Skilled in consolidating ESG data and insights from all Business Units, transforming them into cohesive, comprehensive reports, and redistributing tailored information effectively at both the group and individual unit levels to support targeted action and alignment.
• Strong skills in communicating ESG results to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders.
• High accuracy and detail orientation, crucial for ensuring compliance and reliability in ESG disclosures.
• Experience managing reporting timelines and collaborating with multiple departments to meet project deadlines and ensure quality reports.
• Proficiency in report generation and presentation tools; familiarity with ESG-specific software and platforms is advantageous.
• A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics and their relevance to the organization’s operations and reporting obligations.
• Recognizing potential risks linked to reporting, and formulating strategies to mitigate them effectively.

Success criteria and indicators;

Key objectives and success criteria are determined on an annual basis through the performance management review process

Stakeholder relationships;

• Group, divisional, and country business colleagues in Arriva
• Group, divisional, and country legal colleagues in Arriva
• Trusted consultants and suppliers
• Regulatory bodies both local and global
• Auditors

This job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of the job-holder. It does not constitute an exhaustive or comprehensive description of duties and the job holder will be required to carry out any additional tasks as and when requested to do so by their manager. Responsibilities and duties may also change in light of future business needs and personal development.