ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Impact & Assurance Assistant Manageran opportunity to be part of the team that is responsible for the delivery of Unilever’s Sustainability goals – working on identifying and introducing metrics, tools, systems and processes to measure, monitor, report and verify sustainability programs.In this role you will be exposed to experts in many sustainability fields and have the chance to work in a large & committed team.
Manage sustainability data
Support Impact & Assurance Managers and BOS Team to implement tools, systems, and processes for measuring, monitoring and verifying sustainability impact metrics.
Manage and maintain impact data repositories and databases.
Manage reporting processes for program impact metrics to ensure consistent and trusted data is available internally.
Be an escalation point for issues relating to data & impact metrics. Resolve reporting problems in collaboration with UniOps business partners and IT outsourced parties related to SuSo system or Power BI.
Conduct descriptive and predictive data analysis and derive insights for decision making – working closely with Business Operations, Business Groups, Brands and Procurement stakeholders to understand their need and determine how data can be used.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting
Coordinate and support the drafting, evidence gathering and submission of external-facing reports and scorecards, including but not limited to Supplier Scorecards, CDP, WBA.
Review questions, content and scoring methodology to ensure drafted content is appropriate, succinct and meets the style and content requirements of the report.
Work with Global Reporting & Comms Teams to ensure Unilever’s webpages accurately report on our metrics and meet requirements for reporting and transparent disclosure.
Conducting pre-assurance checks on evidence and data against set criteria.
Manage the financial and contracting processes of the Impact & Assurance team
Coordinate and manage Purchase to Pay Process – from new vendor creation, purchase request/order creation, goods receipt to payment.
Managing the team budget – including tracking and forecasting.
Co-ordinate the Impact & Assurance team’s administration, including internal reporting, tracking contracts, knowledge management/storage, and co-ordinating team initiatives.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experience & Qualification
3-5 years of experience, ideally in roles involving:
Data management and quantitative and qualitative reporting, ideally in sustainability
Numeracy skills, including in finance or research
Project management
Excellent written communication and presentation skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Power BI, excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and across virtual teams
Strong critical thinking, analytical and story-telling skills
Preferred
Experience of working in large and cross-functional teams
Financial or budget management
SKILLS :
Business and commercial acumen
Data driven decision making
A background and/or interest in sustainability, including sustainable sourcing, social sustainability and human rights
Strategic influencing
LEADERSHIP:
You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
TALENT CATALYST: Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
WHAT WE OFFER
Hybrid work and flexibility.
Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.
Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.
Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.
Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.
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Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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