ESG & Reporting Manager

About

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023.

Job Summary

As ESG & Reporting Manager, you will be the visionary architect behind our global sustainability data ecosystem. In this role, you will design the advanced pipelines, cutting-edge AI tools, and rock-solid governance frameworks that transform fragmented ESG data into the strategic intelligence our leadership needs to steer our future.

What you will do

• Lead the end‑to‑end ESG data lifecycle, including collection, consolidation, validation, governance, documentation and auditability.
• Design, develop and continuously improve ESG data architecture, global processes, data models, pipelines, dashboards and digital/AI tools in alignment with enterprise data strategy.
• Ensure system integrity, automation, data quality, security and compliance through close collaboration with IT, Finance and other key functions.
• Deliver internal and external ESG reporting across all major frameworks (e.g., CSRD/ESRS, ISSB, GRI, sustainability ratings), ensuring alignment with evolving standards.
• Analyse ESG performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings-along with audit and benchmark outcomes-into actionable insights and decision‑support for leadership.
• Contribute to quarterly sustainability results, KPIs, accounting inputs and strategic recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with data owners and senior stakeholders, driving alignment on the ESG data vision, roadmap and priorities.
• Educate and support cross‑functional teams in using ESG data effectively and embedding it into business processes and decision‑making.
• Lead or contribute to workstreams that strengthen ESG capabilities, support change management, and increase accessibility and visibility of sustainability information.
• Ensure readiness for CSRD/ESRS, ISSB and other regulatory requirements by establishing robust policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Support external assurance and verification activities, managing findings and maintaining ongoing audit readiness for regulators, investors and rating agencies.
• Develop an ESG data governance community, training materials and capability‑building programs across the organization.
• Support scenario modelling and forecasting (e.g., decarbonization pathways, regulatory impacts) and benchmark against peers and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Track global sustainability trends and advise the business on strategic implications.

What you will bring

• Passionate, self‑driven team player who thrives in a high‑performing, multinational environment and is motivated to embed sustainability across the business.
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills (e.g., MS Fabric, Power BI, SQL, Qlik, Excel) with experience in ESG/data systems, automation and process optimization.
• Solid understanding of data governance, data quality, controls and documentation, with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Typically 2-5 years of relevant experience in ESG reporting, data governance, analytics, or corporate reporting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Data/Analytics, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks around Sustainability including CSRD, ISSB, EU Taxonomy.
• Experience with ESG reporting, external assurance and audit‑readiness.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to translate complex ESG data into clear insights for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Effective cross‑functional collaborator with Finance, IT, Operations and Sustainability, with strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and coaching capabilities.
• Experience in large, complex or global organizations is an advantage.
• Audit/assurance or regulatory reporting experience is a plus.
• Resilient, adaptable, proactive and comfortable owning end‑to‑end processes in a rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape.

What do we offer

• A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade M and in line with your experience and qualifications.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (29 holidays and 13 ADV days).
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Additional Information

• Opleidingsniveau: HBO
• Carrièreniveau: Ervaren
• Uren: 33 - 40 uur per week