ESG Officer

Wavenet is a managed services provider offering cybersecurity, communications, and connectivity that grows with our customers’ businesses - no matter what the future holds.

Since 2000, we’ve been keeping businesses connected.

At Wavenet, we don’t just provide solutions for today but for tomorrow, too. We’re always thinking ahead of the technology curve, so our customers feel confident that when they work with us, we’re striving to make their business future-proof.

Customer success is our success. We go the extra mile in providing superior service quality and unparalleled customer experience, becoming an extension of your business, and always delivering on our promise to make their business brilliant.

• Lead Wavenet's Eco Vadis assessment programme and drive progression toward Gold-level accreditation.
• Manage the development, verification, and communication of Wavenet's Carbon Reduction Plan, ensuring alignment with government procurement expectations.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of ESG and environmental performance data, using appropriate tools and AI-enabled support where relevant, to inform regulatory reporting, customer requirements, strategic decision-making, and targeted emissions reduction initiatives.
• Embed sustainability into supplier governance processes, with particular focus on Scope 3 emissions and responsible sourcing.
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for sustainability across bids, customer engagements, and internal strategy discussions.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives (e.g. Environmental Awareness Month) and sustainability communications to drive behavioural change.
• Represent sustainability at a strategic level, presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Drive ESG governance and performance improvement initiatives, and influence organisational decision-making through sustainability insights.
• Lead the organisation's compliance with energy and carbon reporting regulations, including the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR).
• Support compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, including UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS).
• Support revenue growth by positioning sustainability as a competitive differentiator in bids and customer relationships.

• ISEP-certified Carbon Foot printing and Reporting qualification, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ESG governance and reporting frameworks, including the Eco Vadis assessment methodology.
• Experience managing supplier sustainability requirements and Scope 3 emissions data.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of carbon accounting and climate transition planning.
• Familiarity with supply chain sustainability and due diligence practices.
• Familiarity with environmental standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
• Professional membership with IEMA, or actively working towards it.
• ISEP Practitioner Certificate or equivalent recognised sustainability qualification.
• Continued learning through the UN Global Compact Academy or similar programmes.
• Experience of strategic ESG programme development and governance leadership

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job - we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave…