Global Sustainability Senior Manager - Climate Strategy & Governance

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: Global Sustainability Senior Manager - Climate Strategy & Governance Location: 100VE Work-Level: WL2C Business context Unilever is a global FMCG business committed to addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Sustainability has long been part of Unilever core approach to doing business. We believe that sustainable business drives superior performance, and that this is the only way to create long-term value for all our stakeholders. We have always evolved our sustainability agenda to keep it leading and relevant. In May 2024, we launched our updated sustainability goals. These reflect a maturing of the corporate sustainability, where we see increased scrutiny, mandatory disclosure and regulation driving a heightened focus on delivery and impact. Our sustainability strategy focuses on four urgent issues: climate, nature, plastic and livelihoods. These were chosen as the most material risks to our business and where we can make the biggest impact. The Sustainability Function is responsible for setting our strategy, delivering global advocacy, implementing local policy engagement plans, managing content for issues relating to the four topics, and leading on the governance and accountability mechanisms to ensure the delivery of our goals. Climate change attracts particular attention from all our stakeholders including consumers, customers and investors. We have set ambitious targets to reduce emissions in our operations and value chain, and embed climate action into our Business Groups and brands. In March 2024, we published our second Climate Transition Action Plan, setting out the key actions we will take to achieve ambitious, 1.5C-aligned GHG emissions reduction targets by 2030. The role our team plays To support this agenda, the Sustainability function, and Climate team within it, provides strategic thought leadership, global partnerships, advocacy capabilities, and subject matter expertise to support the Business Groups and functions in driving change at scale across our value chain. JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a motivated and tenacious person to join the Climate team to lead on strategy and governance. This role will be based in London and report to the Head of Sustainability - Climate. The successful candidate will work alongside our Global Sustainability Senior Manager - Climate Advocacy, who leads our public policy advocacy, complementing this work by leading the development of internal strategy and policy in support of our climate goals and by effectively using governance and performance management processes to ensure we are on track to deliver. This role combines elements of sustainability strategy, governance, policy and partnerships at a senior level, supporting both the internal delivery of climate targets and helping to shape the external standards that set the context for that delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Provide strategic guidance to the operational business teams charged with delivering against Unilever climate targets: Long-term ambition of net zero by 2039 42% reduction in scope 3 energy & industrial emissions by 2030 (2021 baseline) 30.3% reduction in scope 3 forest, land and agriculture emissions by 2030 (2021 baseline) 100% reduction in our scope 1&2 emissions by 2030 (2015 baseline) Support the evolution of these targets in response to the rapidly-changing external context. Closely collaborate with colleagues in Sustainability, Supply Chain, Procurement, Communications, and Business Groups. Serve as the central knowledge expert on climate strategy, providing on-going strategic counsel to the Business Groups and functional teams. Governance Track our delivery across our scope 1&2 and scope 3 climate targets. Effectively use the governance and accountability systems in place, including the SPI, OKRs, the ULE Quarterly Business Reviews and Quarterly Sustainability Reviews, and Sustainability Steerco (CSO-CSCO-CRDO-DCFO) to manage the delivery of Unilever climate targets, including providing early warning of challenges and roadblocks. Support the Head of Sustainability - Climate in leading a cross-business climate working group to ensure alignment and effective working between Sustainability, the Business Groups, Procurement, SERS and others. Work closely with the individual Business Groups to understand their challenges and ensure they have the right processes and structures in place to deliver the targets. Ensure we fully benefit from the Unilever Sustainability Advisory Council members’ climate expertise and insights, to support strong implementation and ambition. Policy Lead cross-functional teams of internal stakeholders to develop Unilever climate-related positions and internal policies on key issues and standards relevant to the achievement of Unilever climate targets e.g. carbon credits, net zero, GHG Protocol, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) emissions accounting. Bring significant depth, expertise and judgement to these processes including up-to-date insights on the changing external landscape in a way that supports Unilever to respond quickly. Partnerships & stakeholder engagement Lead engagement with partners and associations where collective efforts are required to deliver internal strategies. This may include climate policy and strategy working groups in the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Exponential Roadmap Initiative, World Economic Forum, Consumer Goods Forum, Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative and others. Other Line manage one direct report. ALL ABOUT YOU Key experience desired: Experience of developing internal strategy and policy on climate change. Experience of effectively using governance and performance management processes to drive sustainability outcomes. Experience of driving GHG emissions reductions within an FMCG business. Good understanding of key challenges, especially as relates to GHG emissions data, measurement and forecasting. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the corporate climate ecosystem, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other relevant climate governance initiatives. Ability to simplify complex policy issues into actionable guidance for a business audience. Influencing and working in a complex matrixed organisation with global, multi-disciplinary teams. Working in collaborative multi-company and/or public-private partnerships. Experienced and comfortable engaging and collaborating with senior stakeholders, while demonstrating the highest levels of professionalism, diplomacy and sensitivity. Key skills desired: Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills (experience of writing briefing papers for C-level executives particularly valuable) Ability to understand and analyse complex concepts and data e.g. GHG emissions measurement and accounting Analytical and systems thinking Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills Solutions-oriented with the ability to deliver on ambitious objectives, including resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges Key Unilever Standards of Leadership required: Purpose & Service Agility Personal Mastery Business Acumen Passion for High Performance NOTES Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Chris Carr on Chris.Carr@unilever.com  What we offer Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com). Location  In June 2020 we announced our plan to consolidate a number of Unilever offices across the South East of England into a new Unilever campus in Kingston-upon-Thames in or around early 2025. However, on the 08 August 2024 we announced to our existing staff our proposal to retain our central Head Office in London, 100 Victoria Embankment (“100VE”) until our lease expires in 2027. As a result of this new proposal, we will be consulting with our existing staff, and new joiners who join during this period of consultation at 100VE, on the proposal made in August 2024. During consultation we will clarify the future location of each team and function. This means your role will either be based in 100VE until 2027 or in Kingston-Upon-Thames from early 2025. As we are yet to commence consultation on the proposal you agree, until such a time when consultation has concluded, your normal place of work as set out in the enclosed Statement of Terms & Conditions will be 100VE. You agree that on the conclusion of the consultation your place of work will be 100VE or 100VE until early 2025 and then Kingston-upon-Thames ("the locations") and you will be notified of which of the locations will be your place of work after that consultation ends. Relocation to the UK Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. We are one of the world largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.