Analyst - ESG & Risk - Procurement & REWS

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Why we're hiring:

Support the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of ESG, governance, compliance, and procurement-related risks across the organization. The role helps embed responsible procurement practices, strengthen control effectiveness, and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk management framework, sustainability objectives, and regulatory requirements.

What you'll be doing:

· Support the identification, assessment, and monitoring of ESG, compliance, operational, and supplier-related risks.

· Conduct supplier due diligence, including ESG, ethical, and third-party risk checks.

· Track mitigation actions and follow up on overdue items to support timely closure.

· Provides regular updates & reporting on the Procurement Risk Register.

· Support audits, assurance reviews, and governance forums through accurate documentation and audit trails.

· Assist with the development and delivery of ESG and risk awareness communications and guidance.

· Work collaboratively with procurement, legal, compliance, sustainability, and business stakeholders.

· Support process improvement initiatives to strengthen ESG data quality, controls, and reporting.

What you'll need:

Proficient in ESG, responsible procurement, and supplier risk management principles Understanding of risk assessment, controls, governance, and compliance processes.

Experience in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining risk registers or trackers.

Knowledge of procurement processes and third-party due diligence.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across teams.

Experience supporting audits, reviews, or governance forums is advantageous

Experience using Nexus Diligence is advantageous

Who you are:

You're open : We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic : We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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