ESG Performance Executive 

Job description & person specification

Title: ESG Performance Executive

Department: Sustainability (Corporate Affairs)

Reports to: ESG Performance Manager

Job purpose summary:

London Luton Airport (LLA) is looking for an ESG Performance Executive to play a key role in delivering sustainable growth and supporting our journey towards becoming champions in sustainable aviation.

This role is an exciting opportunity to drive sustainability performance across a fast-moving operational business and ensure we remain on track to achieve Net Zero by 2040 and support our airport partners in their sustainability journeys.

The role sits within a team of sustainability professionals who work collaboratively to deliver change that ensures a safe and successful operation for our passengers and communities today whilst ensuring a sustainable future for tomorrow.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities:

  • Lead the management of ESG and Non-Financial Information, acting as a main point of contact for all environmental, social and airport-wide non-financial information.
  • Ensure the timely completion of ESG data requests whilst ensuring data is accurate, verified and evidenced for the purpose of reporting to our Shareholders (Aena & Infrabridge), the Board, Local Planning Committee (sustainability Report & S.016) or other Senior colleagues in the airport.
  • Support the completion of relevant Sustainability reporting frameworks, achieving the highest possible outcomes including GRESB, ISO standards and industry frameworks.
  • Working with conversion factors, formulas and databases to produce robust data outputs and insights in alignment with the Airports Responsible Business Strategy.
  • Support the monitoring of progress and performance of the airport's sustainability commitments (including Net Zero and decarbonisation goals).
  • Build relationships with key data owners across the airport both internally and externally whilst identifying opportunities to streamline and simplify processes with these stakeholders.
  • Support the production of key corporate sustainability reporting materials and resources on monthly, quarterly and yearly periods for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support the review and oversight of the Airport's Climate Change Adaptation reporting and strategy.
  • Identify opportunities to go beyond best practice and strive for continuous improvement using data-led insights to drive strategic goals (e.g. operational efficiency) and work with internal colleagues to implement opportunities.
  • Explore and support the development of automation and improvements to sustainability reporting and performance, including the development of dashboards and performance tools.

Secondary tasks

  • Research and maintain understanding of the sustainability reporting landscape and UK government/industry requirements.
  • Support the wider sustainability team in the delivery of relevant projects and commitments where appropriate.
  • Support the communication of sustainability achievements and performance.

Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential

  • Requires excellent data management, numerical and analytical skills, including use of Excel, PowerApps (Power BI) and processing of large data sets.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in data, performance management and analytical roles in an operational environment (sustainability and environmental context preferred).
  • Experience in managing data and reporting information subject to audit and verification.
  • Qualifications in sustainability, financial, or analytical fields preferred.
  • Understanding of ESG reporting regulations (ESRS, UK SRS, TCFD) and Sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g. GRESB, GHG Protocol, SBTi, GRI).
  • A highly organised and motivated individual, with a high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Self-starter and natural problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong presentation skills (using MS Office Suite) and lead engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Commitment to driving continuous improvement, automation and identifying opportunities through data-led insights and analysis.

This job description is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed on an ongoing basis. The post holder will be required at all times to perform any other reasonable tasks, as requested by the Line Manager in order to meet the operational needs of the business.

For any further information, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected]

London Luton Airport Operations Ltd collects your personal information when you submit your application. For more details about the personal information LLA collects, how we collect it, why we need it, what we do with it, how long we keep it and what your rights are, please see our privacy notice at https://www.london-luton.co.uk/privacy-notice.

LLA is committed to fostering, promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion, as we carry out our mission. We will always be respectful and seek to learn from those different from ourselves. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee has a negative experience for being who they are. We welcome all applications!

LLA is well connected by public transport, with a range of travel discounts and support services available to staff. For more information visit: London Luton Airport Staff Travel Information.

To apply:

If you wish to apply for this role, please send your CV that summarises your knowledge, skills, and experience within the context of the ESG Performance Executive job description to [email protected], using the reference ESG3010 in the subject line.

In the body of the email, please make sure to include the following:

  • Current and expected salary
  • Notice period/availability to start
  • Right to work in the UK / sponsorship requirements
  • Whether you are happy to travel to Luton three days a week