Social Impact Programme Manager

Social Impact Programme Manager

London, full-time

The Social Impact Programme Manager is responsible for managing the design and delivery of key social-sustainability programmes to drive social and business benefit for AXA XL and our key stakeholders, as well as managing our Sustainability communications, measurement and reporting.

The position requires experience of unlocking Social Impact at scale through business, underpinned by knowledge of corporate social responsibility, diversity, equity and inclusion and sustainability practices, good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and an aptitude for measurement and reporting in a corporate context.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Supporting Our Roots of Resilience Sustainability Strategic Initiatives

·       Managing, in partnership with the Social Impact Director, key Sustainability programmes. This will include conducting research and insight generation, opportunity identification for integrating Social Impact/sustainability into AXA XL’s business, supporting initiative design and delivery (including producing project plans, budget tracking, and stakeholder engagement, both internal within the business and external stakeholders including nonprofits).Specific 2023-2026 goals may include:

• Partnering with HR teams to develop and integrate sustainability commitments into our talent attraction, management and reward strategies

• Managing or supporting, in partnership with the Social Impact Director and the Inclusion & Diversity team, to deploy initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) considerations with our external stakeholders

• Managing the delivery of a series of initiatives that demonstrate the importance and impact of societal-led climate solutions, in partnership with external agencies (NGOs, academia etc.)

• Managing initiatives and programs to deepen our impact through our procurement practices and supply chain, including supplier diversity and coordinating with Legal and Procurement on supplier queries on the Sustainability Clause

Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

·       Leading impact measurement for all key Sustainability programmes, including developing and implementing metrics, KPIs, monitoring and tracking processes, and facilitating strategic learning to drive improved performance

·       Managing the AXA XL response for the annual AXA Entity Sustainability Index (AESI) and identifying opportunities for improvement

Communications and Marketing

·       Leading the Sustainability team’s internal and external communications plans and developing materials and assets in collaboration with the global Communications and Brand team

·       Managing the end-to-end design, content development and promotion of the annual AXA XL Sustainability Report

General Operational Support

·       When required, supporting the Philanthropy Officer with managing the due diligence and vetting checks of AXA XL’s beneficiary nonprofits, as per our Global Charitable Giving Policy

·       Providing project management support to the Sustainability team on key initiatives as needed

You will report to the Social Impact Director.

**Please attach a Cover Letter with your application**

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrable passion for contributing to positive, equitable and inclusive societal change

• Experience in Social Impact/ sustainability initiatives with multi-functional teams within a corporate or consulting setting

• Robust quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with demonstrated ability to translate findings into clear and meaningful recommendations; experience considering how solutions may impact a range of stakeholders, including commonly marginalized communities

• Experience applying equity and inclusion principles (e.g. disaggregating data, addressing disparities between populations, identifying targeted strategies based on varying assets/needs)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to convey a point of view in a concise and structured way; inclusive and culturally appropriate presentation and group facilitation experience

• Expertise with implementing sustainability reporting frameworks and protocols

• Experience on creating compelling communications leveraging different mediums and channels that have contributed to delivering mindset shifts and stakeholder buy-in for sustainability and Social Impact efforts

• Good time management and project planning skills; ability to multitask and work quickly and efficiently to meet project and client deadlines  

• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; ability to create charts/graphs to influence audiences to action through storytelling and data

• Able to travel occasionally internationally to engage our office communities and external partners and flexibility in working week to take occasional calls outside of working hours with colleagues in APAC/west coast USA

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and/or experience in corporate financial sector / corporate insurance sector settings

• Monitoring, learning and evaluation expertise for social programs, ideally from a corporate perspective

• Experience and familiarity with design-thinking and/or systems-thinking approaches

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe

• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements

• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits

• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index

• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.

• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.

• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.

• AXA Hearts in Action:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability