ESG Reporting Manager 

Hybrid working model

Tirlán

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile

Reporting to the Head of Strategy , Governance & Reporting, this role will act as the Tirlan ESG subject-matter expert for regulatory and non-financial reporting,  audit preparation, assurance and ESG regulatory advisory

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development,  implementation and delivery of mandatory ESG reporting and disclosures
• Develop standard operating procedures and systems to track evolving ESG obligations to inform internal approaches for compliance readiness
• Engage cross-functionally to reduce complexity, compile validated content, and progress reporting
• Manage day-to-day interactions with third-party consultants and auditors, including assurance requests and audit response
• Collaborate cross functionally on ESG-related disclosures, taxonomy, risk management, and reporting integration
• Foster a pragmatic, results-focused culture, remove complexity and progress reporting even in informal environments

• Champion continuous improvement, including the tracking of ESG best practices and updating internal methods accordingly

• Partner with Corporate Affairs to prepare stakeholder-ready ESG disclosures
• Drive internal engagement to improve regulatory readiness and sustainability ratings
• Work closely with peers to establish robust reporting processes and internal controls
• Contribute to ESG policy development and integration of ESG into corporate strategies
• Support voluntary ESG reporting in collaboration with the ESG PG&R Manager

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in ESG reporting, Sustainability or Corporate Financial Disclosures.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in the area of Sustainability, Finance or relevant area.
• Strong knowledge of reporting frameworks such as CSRD/ESRS, GRI, SASB/ISSB, TCFD, CDP, GHG Protocol, CSDDD, EU DR and assurance standards.
• Understanding of ESG regulation and compliance / assurance required in non-financial reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to translate and simplify complex information for diverse audiences
• Detail-oriented with strong writing and analytical skills
• Proven project management skills and ability to deliver to deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong IT proficiency
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

We offer

• Hybrid working (flex Fridays)
• Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable
• On-site gym free to use for employees
• Parenting room
• Work/life balance and collaborative work culture
• Career progression opportunities

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market.  Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation