ESG Data & Reporting Manager

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

As ESG Data & 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

Data Stewardship, Governance & Systems

• 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.

ESG Reporting, Analysis & Strategic Insights

• 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.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership

• 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.

Regulatory compliance and audit readiness

• 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.

Support Functional Development:

• 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.