GM - ESG Compliance & Sustainability Controls Lead

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About this Role

We are seeking a seasoned sustainability and compliance professional to lead the strategic integration of ESG regulatory frameworks into Vodafone’s global sustainability reporting architecture. This role sits within the ‘Sustainability, Business Excellence & Transformation’ team under Group Assurance and is pivotal in ensuring compliance with CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and other emerging global sustainability regulations. The individual will be responsible for designing and operationalising robust ESG control frameworks, driving cross-functional collaboration, and engaging with senior stakeholders across markets and functions to ensure audit readiness and strategic alignment.

What you’ll do
• Lead the integration of ESG frameworks including CSRD-ESRS, EU Taxonomy, and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive into Vodafone’s reporting systems.
• Design and implement sustainability control frameworks covering risk registers, control testing, and assurance programmes for CSRD material topics and EU Taxonomy activities.
• Oversee governance and controls across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with global standards and local mandates.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, technology, and operations teams to embed ESG compliance into core business processes.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and forums such as SLT, Sustainability Steercos, CMT, FOCC, FOCLT, ARC, Group FinOps, and others to ensure transparent ESG reporting.
• Develop long-term sustainability compliance roadmaps aligned with corporate strategy and regulatory developments.
• Mentor internal teams and lead training initiatives to build ESG assurance capabilities.
• Conduct reviews of sustainability data and controls for periodic and ad-hoc reporting.
• Coordinate audit engagements and ensure timely resolution of observations.
• Drive innovation in sustainability controls through tool development and automation.
• Lead project governance and delivery across sustainability initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and timely execution.

Who you are
• A qualified Chartered Accountant or equivalent with over 14 years of experience in sustainability reporting, project management, risk management, internal audit, and compliance.
• Deep expertise in sustainability frameworks such as CSRD-ESRS, SASB, TCFD, and EU Taxonomy.
• Strong understanding of material topics including climate change, GHG emissions, and social impact.
• Proven ability to conduct walkthroughs, implement controls, and perform quality assurance reviews.
• Skilled in project management, IT controls, and risk assessment.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in telecom or systems audit is desirable.

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you
• Opportunity to lead ESG compliance across a global organisation with high visibility and impact.
• Work alongside senior leadership and cross-functional teams in shaping Vodafone’s sustainability strategy.
• Exposure to cutting-edge sustainability frameworks and regulatory developments.
• Be part of a purpose-driven team influencing global sustainability outcomes.
• Access to continuous learning, leadership development, and innovation platforms.

What Skills you will learn
• Advanced ESG compliance and reporting methodologies.
• Strategic project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Development and implementation of control frameworks.
• Cross-functional collaboration and governance.
• Innovation in sustainability through automation and tool creation.

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At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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