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About the Role
Knight Frank is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate ESG Reporting Manager to support our growing ESG reporting function. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of ESG frameworks, strong data and analytical skills, and the ability to engage with cross-functional stakeholders. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, accurate and transparent sustainability disclosures that meet evolving regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of corporate ESG disclosures across a range of voluntary and mandatory frameworks.
- Lead the development, delivery and continuous improvement of Knight Frank's corporate ESG disclosures across a range of voluntary and mandatory reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS, CSRD, SECR), ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements while effectively communicating ESG performance and priorities to internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the development and rollout of ESG data management systems, working closely with internal IT and other inhouse partners to ensure systems are fit-for-purpose and scalable.
- Work with stakeholders across the UK and global business to coordinate ESG data collection, validate information and ensure robust governance, consistency and quality of reporting inputs across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advise on carbon management and emissions reduction in order to embed climate and carbon performance tracking into regular ESG reporting processes, ensuring alignment with our net-zero and carbon reduction goals.
- Support the production of external-facing materials such as our Annual ESG/Sustainability Report, climate disclosures, and other stakeholder communications.
- Stay abreast of ESG regulations and real estate market expectations to advise the business on disclosure readiness and reporting improvements.
- Act as the main point of contact for external ESG raters and disclosure platforms (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, Sustainalytics) and coordinate third-party data assurance as required.
- Line manage one ESG team member, providing day-to-day guidance, performance development, and oversight of their contribution to reporting and project delivery.
- Contribute to internal ESG communications and training to improve awareness of data requirements, progress against targets, and reporting outcomes.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in ESG reporting or sustainability roles, ideally within a professional services or real estate organisation.
- Broad understanding of ESG-related issues and their relevance to a global real estate and professional services business, including climate change, energy and carbon management, biodiversity, social impact, diversity and inclusion, governance, responsible business practices and emerging sustainability trends.
- Proven experience managing ESG disclosures aligned to key voluntary and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, SECR).
- Strong working knowledge of carbon and energy management, alongside climate reporting, including Scope 1–3 emissions, net-zero strategies, and alignment with the GHG Protocol and SBTi.
- Experience with implementing or managing ESG data platforms or digital reporting systems (e.g., Sphera, Microsoft Sustainability Manager).
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex workflows across multiple teams and regions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and presenting ESG data clearly to non-experts.
- Demonstrated experience in people management or mentoring, with the ability to lead and support a junior team member.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI); experience working with data assurance providers is an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree or ESG certification (e.g., GRI Certified, FSA Credential, CFA ESG) preferred.
Skills
- ESG frameworks
- Data and analytical skills
- Cross-functional stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability disclosures
- Regulatory requirements
- Stakeholder expectations
- ESG reporting
- Carbon management
- Emissions reduction
- Net-zero strategies
- GHG Protocol
- SBTi
- ESG data platforms
- Digital reporting systems
- Project management
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- People management
- Mentoring
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Reporting tools
- Visualisation tools
- Power BI
Location
- London, UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline
- Advanced degree or ESG certification (e.g., GRI Certified, FSA Credential, CFA ESG) preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
About the Company
- Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934.
- Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies.
- We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network.
- At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients’ unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property.
- Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors – both emerging and established – we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.
- A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse.
- We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring.
- We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve.
- Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service.
- In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.
- In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together.
- Learn more about what sets us apart here.