Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

About the team:

At Investec Bank UK, the Sustainability team plays a strategic and operational role in embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities into the bank's business model, operations, culture and decision‑making. The Sustainability team combine strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, supporting areas such as sustainability reporting, communications, modern slavery governance, social impact programmes, volunteering and broader ESG initiatives. Sustainability is positioned as integral to Investec's long‑term commercial success, not a standalone function.

This role supports the delivery of our sustainability strategy through collaboration, thoughtful analysis and a focus on long‑term impact. You will work closely with colleagues across the bank to turn commitments into meaningful, measurable progress.

What will I be doing?

To proactively and consistently provide full communications, operations and reporting support to the Sustainability team. The role will report into the UK Head of Sustainability.

This list aims to provide an indication only so is by no means exhaustive.

Communications

• Manage internal and external platforms (e.g. webpages, intranet, LearnSpace etc.) across the business and showcase the impact of the community initiatives internally and externally.
• Lead external communication review processes, actively partaking in anti-greenwashing content creation activities ensuring we have processes/checks in place to adhere to regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing and enablement services to identify synergy opportunities and develop effective communication strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to build awareness and keep up to date with developments in sustainability, including emerging trends, regulations, and standards, and apply this knowledge to inform and shape sustainability strategy and initiatives.
• Create and maintain quarterly newsletters, a communications calendar, and a library of resources (articles, images, videos) for sharing our annual plans, campaigns, case studies, and sustainability reports.
• Manage campaigns including fundraising initiatives and events across offices, including Christmas Jumper Day, Christmas Toy Appeal, and Giving Tuesday.

Operations/Administration

• Assist in managing various processes with other teams, including the business continuity plan for operational resilience, rewards review with Finance & Tax, overseeing standard operating procedures, and supporting audits.
• Support with finances, knowledgeable of expenses and invoice processes.
• Managing partnerships with our Payroll Giving provider and the Charities Aid Foundation.
• Assist with team projects, including ad-hoc tasks, preparation for the Investec Donations Committee, and organising team events and meetings.
• Supporting administrative tasks for the team including, stationary equipment, managing subscriptions, team mailbox etc.

Reporting

• Manage data collection for volunteering and fundraising for year-end reporting at Investec PLC offices.
• Assist in developing a streamlined reporting process across geographies, particularly within Investec PLC.
• Prepare Sustainability reports, focusing on collating information for Investec PLC's contribution to the Investec Group Sustainability Report.
• Collaborate with the team on B4SI for social impact reporting and data assurance.
• Work with the Reporting and Analytics lead to compile charitable spend data, coordinating with contacts across Investec plc offices for accuracy.

Project Support

• Manage day to day running of partnerships
• Support and manage volunteering activities
• Manage Payroll Giving initiatives
• Manage National fundraising day activities

Skills and attributes:

• To act with integrity at all times and embrace the philosophy of treating our customers fairly (compulsory)
• Regulatory knowledge as applicable to role (compulsory)
• Actively displays and understands Investec core values and culture
• Professional in approach
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Diligent, reliable and proactive
• Ability to use initiative
• Support the team with their schedules, deadlines, clients and other demands
• Works effectively and calmly to deadlines without close supervision
• Positive attitude and works with a sense of urgency
• Highly articulate in both written and oral communication
• Team player
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

Other attributes

Interest in and understanding of Sustainability in its broadest sense with an emphasis on the financial sector.

As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote.

Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to make our people feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

Here is a selection of what we offer;

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Subsidy, Corporate Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App (Fertility, Menopause and Early Parenthood), Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Monetary

Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus

Life & Income Protection

Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection

Travel

Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme 

Embedded in our culture is a sense of belonging and inclusion. This creates an environment in which everyone is free to be themselves which helps to drive innovation, creativity and ultimately business performance. At Investec we want everyone to find it easy to be themselves, and to feel they belong. It's a responsibility we all share and is integral to our purpose and values as an organisation.

Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same – if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!

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