Senior Sustainability Manager - Social (Parental leave cover)

Job Family Group:

Strategic Planning & Business Development Group

Job Description:

This is a fixed term parental leave cover position.

As the Senior Sustainability Manager Social, act as bp's Group lead for social sustainability and the recognised subject matter expert on human rights, labour rights, community engagement and just transition. Lead social sustainability direction and priorities. Provide company-wide oversight of emerging social risks and opportunities. Advise on policy and regulatory developments. Oversee external reporting and disclosures. Support businesses in handling workforce, supply chain and community impacts. Through strategic leadership, external engagement and influence, help integrate social sustainability into business strategy, governance, risk management and value creation.

• Lead the Group level identification, assessment and management of priority social sustainability risks. Ensure social risks are reflected in risk management processes and strategic decision-making, including in the functional assurance of investment cases.
• Develop and present materials for executive leadership, governance forums and Board discussions. Provide strategic advice on significant social sustainability issues, emerging risks, partner concerns and regulatory changes.
• Serve as the company's lead on human rights, labour rights, social sustainability and just transition. Advise senior leaders and businesses on issues, international standards, trends and leading practices.
• Lead development and continual evolution of social sustainability policies, positions and priorities. Translate external expectations into practical business actions and long-term value creation opportunities.
• Conduct horizon scanning covering regulation, geopolitics, stakeholder expectations, civil society focus and investor trends. Provide insight and recommendations to leadership. Lead social sustainability disclosures – including the Modern Slavery Statement and Sustainability Report narratives and regulatory readiness activities, including wider social reporting obligations. Represent the company in industry associations, multi-stakeholder initiatives, investor engagements and expert forums. Build external credibility and influence emerging practice.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with NGOs, governments, international organisations and civil society stakeholders to support dialogue, issue management and policy influence.
• Provide support to HSE&C, PC&C, procurement, projects and operating entities on social sustainability matters, due diligence, risk management and stakeholder issues.Contribute to the wider sustainability agenda by supporting team priorities, responding to emerging issues and providing expertise on cross-functional sustainability challenges and opportunities.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience and ability to anticipate emerging risks, opportunities and external trends.
• Deep knowledge of human rights, labour rights, community engagement and just transition.
• Influencing and relationship management – builds trusted relationships and influences decisions across senior leaders, businesses and external partners.
• Ability to identify, assess and advise on sophisticated social risks and governance requirements.
• Interpretation of evolving regulations and external expectations and translating them into pragmatic business solutions.
• Represents bp with governments, NGOs, industry bodies and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Taking complex issues and distilling into clear, actionable insights for leadership and governance forums.
• Collaboration and business partnership working across functions to embed social sustainability considerations into business decision-making globally.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters.

We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that!

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Travel Requirement:

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Agreements and negotiations, Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Commercial Business Development, Communication, Contractual risk management, customer and competitor understanding, Data visualization and interpretation, Deal structuring, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, Influencing, Investment appraisal, Joint Venture Structuring, Managing change, market, Market Analysis, Project and programme management, Risk Management {+ 4 more}

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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