Group ESG Project Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover - 6 months FTC)

Company Description UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals. The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries.

UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations. As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation  and Integrity  provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed. Job Description To support key reporting and project activities across the international organisation, working closely with the Group ESG Manager to coordinate ESG, HR and Project Management activity. The role will help maintain momentum, support accountability and ensure reporting activities, project milestones and actions are delivered accurately and on time.

The role offers hands-on experience across ESG reporting, KPI management and carbon reduction initiatives; project coordination and practical Project Management disciplines; international stakeholder engagement; Group HR projects and employee communications; executive-level presentations, dashboards and reporting materials; Microsoft 365, digital collaboration and AI-assisted ways of working; and business improvement and cross-functional project delivery.

This role may suit someone wishing to develop a career in project coordination, programme management, ESG, sustainability, business operations or corporate reporting. Role & Responsibilities Take ownership of ESG reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely collection, validation and submission of sustainability KPIs across the Group. Lead the coordination of corporate carbon footprint data collection and support on the carbon accounting activities to ensure reporting requirements are met.

Develop, maintain and monitor project plans together with the ESG Manager, providing project management of the governance frameworks, reporting schedules and action trackers.  Coordinate stakeholder engagement across multiple functions, departments and global locations to ensure alignment to dates of the agreed actions. Produce and coordinate high-quality sustainability reports, dashboards, presentations and communications .

Support selected Group HR projects, communications and employee engagement initiatives.. Help maintain momentum and accountability, ensuring reporting activities, project milestones and actions are delivered accurately and on time. Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, governance and stakeholder engagement practices. Providing support administering the UTAC Way Awards, service anniversary emails and any other adhoc Group tasks and projects requiring support.

Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times Qualifications Qualifications Degree-level qualification or equivalent, is preferred but not essential. Sustainability, Human Resources, Project Management support or a related discipline is desirable. Relevant project management, ESG or reporting-related qualifications would be advantageous. Experience Proven experience in project coordination, project management support, business support, reporting, or business improve