Corporate ESG Reporting Manager

About Knight Frank LLP

Knight Frank LLP is one of the world’s leading independent real estate consultancies, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1896 and was formally registered as a Limited Liability Partnership on November 3, 2003, with registration in England and Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, under registered number OC305934. With a global presence spanning over 50 markets, 600+ offices, and a workforce of more than 20,000 professionals, Knight Frank operates as a unified global network dedicated to enhancing people’s lives and environments through responsible real estate practice. At the core of Knight Frank’s operations is a client-centric philosophy built on trust and integrity. The company partners with clients to understand their unique needs and provide personalised, clear, and considered advice across all areas of property. Through deep market knowledge and sector expertise, Knight Frank is committed to meeting and exceeding clients’ property goals in both emerging and established markets. The firm has established itself as a trusted partner in the property industry, leveraging its comprehensive understanding of key market dynamics to deliver strategic real estate solutions. Knight Frank places significant emphasis on its people and corporate culture. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for their contributions. The organisation empowers employees with autonomy in their roles and encourages them to contribute their voices to shaping positive impact across the firm and the broader real estate industry. In 2021, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary and articulated its Desired Future vision, built on three foundational pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity, and Creating the Future together. The company’s collaborative and engaged teams are known for providing excellent and dedicated client service, where diverse opinions are respected, innovation is encouraged, and new ideas are celebrated.

About this Role

Knight Frank is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Corporate ESG Reporting Manager to support its growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting function. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of ESG frameworks, strong data and analytical capabilities, and the ability to engage effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, accurate, and transparent sustainability disclosures that meet evolving regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. As a Corporate ESG Reporting Manager within Knight Frank’s Corporate ESG function, you will lead the delivery of high-quality ESG reporting and disclosures for the organisation’s global real estate professional services business. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring accurate, transparent, and timely reporting in alignment with both voluntary ESG frameworks and emerging regulatory requirements. You will oversee the coordination of cross-functional data collection, implementation and management of corporate ESG data systems, and support the integration of climate strategy and carbon reduction targets into internal reports and disclosures. You will also line manage a team member, supporting their development and ensuring effective day-to-day support across reporting workstreams. The role involves developing and delivering Knight Frank’s regulatory and voluntary ESG reporting programme, ensuring compliance with mandatory disclosure requirements while effectively communicating ESG performance, priorities, and progress to internal and external stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and global business to collect data and gather information on ESG-related topics, supporting UK reporting requirements and providing governance and oversight of non-UK data inputs for global reporting and disclosures. Additionally, you will support the development of the organisation’s global net zero strategy, aligned with science-based targets, and lead its execution where required. You will provide analytical insight to drive performance and ensure climate ambitions are embedded across reporting and strategic initiatives. This is a hands-on and strategic position suited to a sustainability professional with 5–7 years of experience and a strong understanding of the ESG landscape, ideally within the built environment or professional services sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Knight Frank’s corporate ESG disclosures across a range of voluntary and mandatory reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD, ISSB/IFRS, CSRD, SECR), ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements while effectively communicating ESG performance and priorities to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of corporate ESG disclosures across a range of voluntary and mandatory frameworks
• Oversee the development and rollout of ESG data management systems, working closely with internal IT and other in-house partners to ensure systems are fit-for‑purpose and scalable
• Work with stakeholders across the UK and global business to coordinate ESG data collection, validate information, and ensure robust governance, consistency, and quality of reporting inputs across multiple jurisdictions
• Advise on carbon management and emissions reduction in order to embed climate and carbon performance tracking into regular ESG reporting processes, ensuring alignment with net‑zero and carbon reduction goals
• Support the production of external-facing materials such as the Annual ESG/Sustainability Report, climate disclosures, and other stakeholder communications
• Stay abreast of ESG regulations and real estate market expectations to advise the business on disclosure readiness and reporting improvements
• Act as the main point of contact for external ESG raters and disclosure platforms (e.g., CDP, EcoVadis, Sustainalytics) and coordinate third‑party data assurance as required
• Line manage one ESG team member, providing day-to-day guidance, performance development, and oversight of their contribution to reporting and project delivery
• Contribute to internal ESG communications and training to improve awareness of data requirements, progress against targets, and reporting outcomes

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in ESG reporting or sustainability roles, ideally within a professional services or real estate organisation
• Broad understanding of ESG-related issues and their relevance to a global real estate and professional services business, including climate change, energy and carbon management, biodiversity, social impact, diversity and inclusion, governance, responsible business practices, and emerging sustainability trends
• Proven experience managing ESG disclosures aligned to key voluntary and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GRI, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, SECR)
• Strong working knowledge of carbon and energy management, alongside climate reporting, including Scope 1–3 emissions, net‑zero strategies, and alignment with the GHG Protocol and SBTi
• Experience with implementing or managing ESG data platforms or digital reporting systems (e.g., Sphera, Microsoft Sustainability Manager)
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex workflows across multiple teams and regions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and presenting ESG data clearly to non‑experts
• Demonstrated experience in people management or mentoring, with the ability to lead and support a junior team member
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting/visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI); experience working with data assurance providers is an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree or ESG certification (e.g., GRI Certified, FSA Credential, CFA ESG) preferred

Benefits

• No benefits information was provided in the job description