Simmons & Simmons Business Manager

Simmons & Simmons Hiring Responsible Business Manager in London

Simmons & Simmons is an international law firm with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, responsible business and client service. The firm works with leading organisations on complex projects and promotes an inclusive, non-hierarchical culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas and develop their careers.

By The Sustainability Grid Desk

Location London, United Kingdom

Type Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office

Salary Competitive package, including bonus, private medical insurance and pension contribution

Experience Career Level 3

Deadline Not specified, vacancy may close early

Simmons & Simmons is seeking a Responsible Business Manager to join its Pro Bono department in London. The role will support the firm's social impact and volunteering programmes while helping integrate ESG, sustainability and corporate responsibility considerations into its operations.

The successful candidate will have a broad remit covering responsible business strategy, ESG and regulatory reporting, charitable giving, social impact, responsible procurement, stakeholder engagement, governance and communications.

• Support the development and delivery of the firm's Responsible Business strategy.
• Conduct and support materiality assessments, theory of change processes, impact measurement and KPI monitoring.
• Lead responsible business, ESG and regulatory reporting activities.
• Coordinate the annual Sustainability and Impact Report, UN Global Compact submission, Eco Vadis response and Modern Slavery Statement.
• Prepare updates, papers and performance reports for senior stakeholders and internal committees.
• Provide ESG and responsible business input for pitches, RFPs and client requests.
• Develop and implement responsible business policies and best practice guidance.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the firm's Charitable Foundation.
• Coordinate annual donations, trustee meetings, charitable payments, policy updates and impact reporting.
• Develop strategic charitable partnerships and encourage global employee engagement.
• Coordinate responsible business and ESG activities across different teams.
• Represent the firm through relevant external committees and networks.
• Expand social impact and volunteering opportunities for employees and clients.
• Work with Enterprise Risk Management and other teams to incorporate ESG, sustainability, human rights and modern slavery considerations into procurement and supplier management.
• Support responsible business events, including the annual Pro Bono & Responsible Business Awards.
• Develop internal and external communications highlighting responsible business activities and impact.
• Support the Responsible Business Board and relevant internal committees.

Core Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in responsible business, CSR, ESG, sustainability or social impact.
• Experience supporting responsible business, ESG, regulatory or impact reporting.
• Excellent communication, coordination and project management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and stakeholders within a complex organisation.

Technical Expertise

• Data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Strong writing, editing and content development capabilities.
• Ability to produce clear reports, papers and client-facing materials.
• Understanding of ESG, sustainability, responsible business and related reporting processes.

Professional Strengths

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to identify risks, elevate issues and exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.

Mindset Fit

• Collaborative and diplomatic approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across teams.
• Discretion and professional judgement.
• Passion for responsible business, social impact and sustainability.
• Willingness to learn and contribute within a purpose-driven professional services environment.
• Competitive salary and role-dependent bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Pension contribution.
  
  Hybrid working with a minimum of three days in the office.
• Global skills academy with workshops, podcasts, videos and practical learning.
• Social and sports committees.
• Company events and monthly gatherings.
• Diversity and employee networks.
• Flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Reasonable adjustments during recruitment for candidates who require them.

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