Role description

The role of the Manager / Senior Manager for Forests is to provide subject matter expertise and implementation support to the Disclosure, Supply Chain and Reporter Services teams. The support should facilitate disclosures of forest and land data and the use of forest and land related data to illicit and guide corporate behavioral change post-disclosure.

The role will focus on supporting the global Disclosure, Supply Chain and Reporter Services teams on all aspects of forest and land disclosure and impact, ensuring that all activities related to disclosure and impact are coordinated and ensuring that the Disclosure and Forest teams are mutually engaged. The role will lead on delivering specific grant-funded activities related to corporate engagement from data disclosed through CDP.

About CDP’s work on forests and land

CDP’s forests work aims to remove commodity-driven deforestation from corporate value chains to effectively contribute to a climate, nature and people positive world. CDP’s work on forests started in 2014 and now boasts the backing of over 700 financial institutions and 330 purchasers with over US$148 trillion in assets and buying power. The work provides critical forests- and land-related data from the world’s largest corporations that buy, sell or trade key forests risk commodities (incl. cattle products, palm oil, soy products and timber). The data is used to inform the global marketplace on environmental dependencies and impacts that influence commercial risk and opportunity. CDP derived data and insights are used by stakeholders to make informed decisions, supporting companies in their efforts to remove conversion of natural ecosystems from their supply chains. CDP has broadened its focus beyond tropical deforestation and will continue to expand, driving change on key issues across land.

Key responsibilities

Disclosure support - be the key contact point for disclosure, supply chain and reporter services colleagues ensuring internal and external stakeholders are actively engaged and the case for disclosure and action of forest- and land-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities is well understood.

• Data activation - develop tools and metrics to engage purchasing companies, including delivery of capacity building with commercial partners on how to use and incorporate CDP derived data and insights into decision making.
• Analysis and insights - take a leading role in the commodity-trader workstream, specifically in relation to cattle and soy products through the development and delivery of insights and analysis to suppliers, members and investors in the run-up to COP30.
• Program development - active participation in the development and delivery of the Forest and Land team program.

Competencies

• A degree, ideally in environmental studies, forest management, ecology, conservation, or related field;
• Demonstrable knowledge of forests and land use issues and solutions related to commodity supply chains;
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills;
• High detail orientation and an eye for consistency and accuracy;
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to communicate complex analysis and arguments in a concise, easy to follow manner;
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Apps and other data analysis/visualization software a benefit;
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• A high level of self-motivation and drive; and
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with teams of individuals and colleagues.

This role will ideally be based in CDP’s London office and will report directly to the Head of Land. As a maternity cover, the role will be a fixed until April 2026 with a handover and start date expected in late January or early February 2025.

Salary and benefits: up to £60,000 per annum +benefits, dependent on experience.

Before you apply

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To apply

Internal applicants to apply through the Team Tailor portal, submitting a CV and covering letter setting out how their skills, knowledge and experience suit the role.

For internal applicants, the deadline is 5pm Monday 25 November 2024. Interviews will take place on the same week.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK for the term of the contract. We are not able to sponsor this position.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.