Job DescriptionThis exciting role at Crawford & Company leads on sustainability for the UK business. By driving the agenda around Environmental, Social, Governance, across our nationwide teams and with our broad client portfolio. The nature of our organisation is unique and diverse.
We are on a pathway to setting UK Net Zero targets and action plan, rolling out a global ESG data software solution, work with clients on an LCA approach, engaging our supply chain in our sustainability charter, collaborating across the whole business. This role has significant influence at a senior level, managing the Responsible Business Committee and Responsible Business Working Groups. There is the capability and drive to make Crawford an ESG leader in the sector.
Responsibilities- Subject Matter Expert on sustainability and ESG to Crawford and Company
- Client facing - able to deliver projects and provide updates, work with procurement to secure new work and input into bids.
- The role will anticipate, identify and address key sustainability-related business opportunities and risks, including legislation, industry trends and funding etc.
- Reporting on Crawford's sustainability performance making recommendations and setting targets for the following year
- Oversee and manage the ESG governance, Responsible Business Committee and Responsible Business Working Group
- They will oversee communications for the programme in collaboration with Marketing, and create Organisational and Client material.
- Own development and delivery of a Sustainability/Carbon Reduction Action Plan, working with teams across the organisation to drive initiatives across all business areas.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, more sustainable practices and ensure that outputs are suitable
- Review and control ISO accreditation prospects to validate our programme
- Work with stakeholders and suppliers on implementing a Sustainable Procurement Programme to reduce our Scope 3 emissions value chain.
- Work with stakeholders across the business including fleet manager, head of compliance, IT, office managers and loss adjustors to engage grass root level action.
- Lead sustainability in collaboration with Contractor Connection, our repair network. Supporting their Contratcor Connection Foundation and lauching a sustainability charter.
- Collaborate with HR and the Charity Champions to agree and support charity recipients/involvement to encourage volunteerism and working with our local communities (Global Day of Service)
Qualifications- Experience within a Claims/ Insurance arena
- Understanding of the ESG agenda.
- Experience of driving a Net Zero agenda.
- Able to operate under own inataive to drive a sustainability programme and multiple projects as a single subject matter expert.
- Team Working - able to achieve results by building and using strong relationship with colleagues at all levels to develop and implement long term sustainable strategies.
- Knowledge of SBTi, ISO14001, ESOS, CDP, Ecovadis, ERM would be advantageous.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, confidence to be able to speak at conferences.
- Understand and live by the Crawford vision and values.
- Keep the ELT team appraised of any proposed change in legislation that may impact on their business and advice on the implications as an input into decision making
- Ensure that our sustainability activities meet and exceed client expectations.
- Provide guidance and ideas for strategic sustainability partnerships with Clients in support of Commercial agenda
- Previous experience within Insurance/ Claims is imperative
- Degree educated (or equivalent) in a relevant subject is desirable but not essential (e.g. Engineering, Sustainability or Environmental Management.
- Experience of developing and delivering strategies to continually enhance an organisations long term sustainability.
- Proven ability to engage and influence at senior levels in an organisation.
- Comfortable working with, and presenting to Company Boards and Senior Executive teams.
- Able to influence and inspire the business to execute the strategy and achieve the vision
About UsWe are Crawford & Company; the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management solutions. With a legacy of nearly 80 years of unmatched experience with global capabilities and industry-leading technology, we are guided by our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses and communities. We're people taking care of people. From large-scale catastrophic losses to short-term workers compensation claims, Crawford & Company offers total solutions that help our clients' policyholders resume their lives and work.
Our 9,000+ employees hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, but all of Crawford's service lines work together in unison for our clients. We call ourselves One Crawford. Through many specialised services in 700 offices around the world, One Crawford enhances our ability to deliver total claims management solutions to our clients.
In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through every stage of your career.
At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don't just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do - underpinning our strategy with three core elements:
- Consciousness
- Capability
- Culture
We welcome applications from all candidates, no matter their background. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today, we're looking forward to your application.
