ESG & Risk Associate

Oxford Nanopore Technologies: Our goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere.

The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis.

The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins.

The technology is used to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.

With a thriving culture of ambition and strong innovation goals, Oxford Nanopore is a UK headquartered company with global operations and customers in more than 125 countries!

We are looking for an experienced and motivated ESG & Risk Associate to work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to assist with operational tasks within the Procurement function, whilst working with the Direct and Indirect teams to improve ESG and reduce risk within supply chains.

The Details…

You will be Undertake procurement ESG, Risk and operational tasks and projects to ensure alignment with organisational policies and objectives.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support the development and implementation of supplier ESG programmes and initiatives across carbon emissions, environmental performance, labour and ethical sourcing
• Support ESG and supply chain risk reporting by collecting, validating and analysing data from suppliers, internal systems, and third-party platforms
• Maintain accurate and consistent data, ensuring governance standards and due diligence requirements are met across the supply chain and procurement systems
• Work with cross functional stakeholders to prepare and validate ESG reports
• Monitor emerging supply chain risks and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Conduct supplier screening for sanctions, modern slavery, financial stability, anti-bribery, cybersecurity and ESG criteria
• Produce regular risk and ESG dashboards, reports and management information
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy by identifying risks, monitoring adherence, and working with disparate teams to develop and implement corrective actions where required
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve governance, ESG performance, and supply chain resilience
• Support onboarding of new suppliers, contracting and sourcing workflows by coordinating with internal stakeholders and ensuring ERP data integrity, policy compliance, and efficient turnaround times
• Identify and remove process bottlenecks within procurement systems and workflows, balancing operational efficiency with risk management
• Analyse supplier and procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on compliance matters
• Any other duties as might be required within the remit and responsibilities of the post.

What We're Looking For…

• Knowledge of ESG/Risk/Procurement environment
• Experience of working with suppliers to achieve mutual objectives
• Track record in manipulating data to provide actionable insights
• Understanding of company finance and how to integrate suppliers successfully into a business
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement in a fast changing environment.
• Proven problem solving skills
• Skilled communicator with the ability to maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to analyse and manipulate complex data and provide meaningful information

Applications are welcome from analytical and critical thinking self starters, confident communicators, who have integrity and high attention to detail.

We offer outstanding benefits to include an attractive bonus, generous pension contributions, private healthcare and an excellent starting salary.

If you are looking to utilise your skills to really make a difference to humankind, then consider joining our team and apply today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.