Job Description

Description

About us

We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem.

We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?

Your new role

The ESG Manager, Digital Science, is responsible for developing, implementing, and

overseeing the organisation's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, with a particular focus on the E and G. This role will ensure the company operates sustainably and responsibly, meeting regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations and with a particular focus on ensuring the delivery of customer requirements. This role requires a strong understanding of ESG principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with various teams across the wider DS and HPG organisations.

This role is part time - a 0.6 FTE.

Please be aware that we may close this position early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

Please also note that due to business need, we can only accept applications from candidates who live in the UK.

What you'll be doing

Strategy & Execution:

Develop and implement a focused ESG strategy aligned with business goals and customer expectations.

Reporting & Compliance:

Lead ESG data collection and reporting, including frameworks such as SBTi and EcoVadis.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Serve as the primary ESG contact, working cross-functionally with teams across Digital Science, HPG, and external partners.

Risk & Regulation:

Monitor and mitigate ESG risks, staying ahead of regulatory changes and best practices.

Project Leadership:

Oversee ESG projects such as carbon reporting and responsible sourcing programs, tracking performance against KPIs.

What you'll bring to the role

A degree in environmental science, sustainability, business, or a related field (preferred). Strong

analytical skills

--comfortable managing and interpreting ESG-related data. Excellent

written and verbal communication

--able to present complex information clearly. A proven ability to

collaborate with diverse stakeholders

and manage cross-functional projects. Passion for sustainability and the ability to embed ESG thinking across the business. Familiarity with ESG frameworks such as

SBTi

or

EcoVadis

is a strong plus.

Living our Values

We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.

The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:

We are

brave in the pursuit of better

We are

collaborative and inclusive

We are

always open-minded

We are

from and for the community

At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly - trusted, collaborative, and accessible - fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.

We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.



As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.

About Digital Science

Digital Science is a technology company working to make research more efficient.



We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open and effective.



Our portfolio includes admired brands including Altmetric, Dimensions, Figshare, ReadCube, Symplectic, IFI Claims, Writefull, and Overleaf.



We believe that together, we can help researchers make a difference.