Group ESG Co-ordinator

Overview We are Inspecs Group: a global eyewear leader made up of a collective of six corporate entities and four manufacturing sites that enable us to have distribution in 80+ countries. More importantly, we’re a distributed workforce of 1800 people who are the cornerstone of our business and who bring us continued success in the specialist eyewear market. From our head office in Bath, UK, we produce high quality eyewear for a global portfolio of fashion, sports and lifestyle brands along with in-house brands. We strive to source sustainable materials, partnering with ethical factories and giving back to the communities around us through fundraising and volunteering. And when it comes to company culture, we’re a fun, friendly team who enjoy pub quizzes, sports days, bake sales and more! Job purpose We are looking for a proactive ESG Co-ordinator to join our team. The role will play a key part in measuring, monitoring and validating the Group’s ESG metrics, and in helping deliver our ESG strategy and reporting obligations in line with best practice and regulatory requirements. This role is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover role. Duties and responsibilities Governance & compliance Maintain and co-ordinate the Group policy suite, for example the Group Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health & Safety and Responsible Marketing policies. Keep clear evidence for internal and external audits, and support audit and certification processes as needed. Support the preparation of governance disclosures, including the Section 172 statement. Prepare the Group’s annual Modern Slavery Statement, gathering evidence on supply chain due diligence, risk assessment, training and KPIs, and supporting it through board approval and publication. Track ESG legislation and frameworks relevant to the Group and help assess their impact. Support the delivery of ESG, governance, and compliance training. ESG & sustainability reporting Collect, check and consolidate ESG data from UK and international subsidiaries, including emissions, packaging and workforce data. Deliver half-year and annual carbon reporting, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in line with the GHG Protocol. Prepare data and draft content for climate disclosures (TCFD) and the ESG sections of the Annual Report. Attend the TCFD Steering Group and provide data and progress updates. Improve data collection processes and controls so that reported data is accurate, consistent, and auditable. Maintain the ESG data tracker and report monthly to the Group Chief of Staff. Analyse ESG data to identify trends and insights that support decision-making and reduction initiatives. Support third-party assurance of the Group’s sustainability reporting. Coordinate packaging audits across Group product lines and sites to assess compliance with packaging legislation, covering materials, weights, recyclability and supplier data. Monitor the Group’s position against the ESOS qualification thresholds each year and support compliance if required. Stakeholder engagement Act as a day-to-day contact for ESG matters across Group companies. Work with Group Finance, regional management teams, and other functions to embed ESG into business processes. Explain ESG requirements clearly to non-specialist colleagues. Key competencies & skills Proven experience of working on ESG initiatives Experience of ESG reporting, including GHG emissions Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse large datasets and turn them into clear insights Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with close attention to detail Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Able to manage multiple workstreams and meet reporting deadlines Able to work independently and collaboratively on projects Desirable: experience of TCFD or other climate-related disclosures, and of working in a listed company environment Working location Bath, Kelso Place. If you have any questions about the role please don’t hesitate to contact Sabrina Kent, HR Manager, on sabrina.kent@inspecs.com or 07585 838616.