Sustainable Business Manager

at  Vodafone

WHY WORK FOR US:

Vodafone are revolutionising how customers use technology and connectivity, ensuring they are ready for today and the digital innovation of tomorrow. We are heavily embedded in providing world-class Solutions and we strive to keep ourselves ahead of the game, which will give you the opportunity to lead the way in Telecommunications and work with the latest technologies:

WHO WE ARE:

Vodafone is pioneering Ireland’s gigabit society. We are Ireland’s leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers. As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world’s largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.
We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland. From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people. No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential. You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society!
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We employ approximately 1,300 people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland. Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded. We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.
Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.

ROLE PURPOSE:

This role will support the Head of Foundation and Sustainable Business to develop, implement and be responsible for the sustainable business strategy for Vodafone Ireland. Vodafone is focused on implementing programmes that foster a culture of sustainability across the company and supporting the business to deliver Vodafone’s Climate Transition Plan.
At Vodafone we have taken great strides to integrate Sustainability into our core business through our Purpose strategy. We have assessed where we can have the greatest impact on the societies we operate in, and set ambitious goals to achieve this, including becoming Net Zero by 2040 and providing 75 million people with access to mobile financial services by 2026. In this role, the person will develop, manage and coordinate the sustainability strategy and outputs (including net zero, climate transition, circular economy) across the entire business.
This new role is the next step in our sustainability journey, with an ambition to create a culture of sustainability across the whole company, to embed sustainability goals and a carbon reduction pathway in every part of the business and to achieve our planet goals, including being net zero by 2030

ESSENCE OF ROLE – KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As part of this role you would be required to:
Work with every Business Unit at Vodafone Ireland to monitor and develop, then analyse progress against targets for net zero, planet and sustainability goals, on behalf of the Sustainable Business team, taking responsibility to report these back to various internal and external stakeholders
Project manage Vodafone’s Climate Transition Plan, supporting the business units that will implement the initiatives to achieve Vodafone’s Net Zero goals and keeping Senior Leadership Team informed
Report bi-annually to Group Sustainable Business leads on Vodafone Ireland ESG data and results.
Use your expertise to develop guidance for Vodafone business units and country teams to achieve their net zero goals and carbon reduction pathway.
Reporting on progress to senior leadership including the CEO and Senior Leadership team
Support the business internally and externally with customers, to communicate best our plans, strategy and achievements around planet and sustainability, working closely with the planet steer co to shape impactful comms and messaging that enhance our customer experience
Help foster a culture of sustainability and carbon reduction with Vodafone Ireland, in line with climate transition plans and goals, helping every employee and customer go green.

TO BE ACCOUNTABLE & RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND PROJECTS:

• Support the development of local ESG, Sustainability and Planet goals, aligning with global goals set by Vodafone Group and monitor progress locally and take responsibility for reporting back to stakeholders on progress
• Ensure senior leadership and local leads are up to date on strategy, project deadlines and expectations