CSR Manager

Senior Manager - Corporate Responsibility and Global Philanthropy

Location: East Midlands

Salary: £50-70,000 + great benefits

Support the maintenance of internal/external websites for CR/ESG-related information and disclosures and serve as resource for internal partners for formal ESG reporting.

Ensure the Board in the administration of Foundation programs and grant-making activities adheres to legal compliance

Work with the Retail Board of Directors, employees and charity partners retained by the Board to oversee the investment of assets and the disbursement of those assets as well as implement recommendations on program policies, procedures, areas of focus, and types of support.

Direct the management of the freestanding, grant-making organisation

Responsible for receiving, evaluating, and administering other funds contributed to the Foundation by the corporation for special programs and projects within the scope of the Foundation and of interest to the corporation.

Design, oversee and direct the implementation of programs

Represent the Foundation to foster potential collaborative programs and projects with significant stakeholders including senior management, employees, officials of other foundations, organisations and charitable partners.

The person:

Ideally degree educated

Progressive experience working with corporate foundations or CSR boards. Must have operational and programme leadership experience in this space.

A demonstrated local and international awareness and understanding. Strong interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated expertise in research and analysis and project management. Excellent operational management skills, communication skills and organisational skills.

Ability to interact effectively with senior management and high-level external contacts.

Integrity, judgement, and diplomacy in response to sensitive requests for funding.

Experience in corporate foundations required. Experience in the retail industry is a plus but not required.

Well versed in project management tools and processes. Project management certification a plus.

Philanthropy and project management certification a plus.

Familiarity with grant making platforms to support employee engagement and optimise grant-making administration.

Excellent written, verbal, event management and presentation skills.

Familiarity with grant and budget management, including ability to read financial statements, develop budgets and review audited financial reports a plus.

Passion for working in a value led company, creating connections, and engaging ALL employees in developing a positive work environment.

Demonstrated track record of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, effectively managing multiple programs and projects simultaneously while paying close attention to detail and deadlines.

Highly organised, analytical, proactive teammate with a high degree of initiative that can implement independently, set and meet deadlines and targets.