50% Time in CHB

JOB TITLE:Engagement Manager

LOCATION:Church House, Great Smith Street, LondonSW1P 3AZ

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Head of Engagement for Church Commissioners for England and Pensions Board

RESPONSIBLE FOR:Voting and Screening Manager

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

-Investment staff,Chief Executives and trustees of the Church of England Commissioners and Pensions Board

- Ethical and responsible investment peers

- Investee companies with whom engagement is conducted

-Ethical Investment Advisory Group

-Synod Members with particular interest in engagement issues

-Contracted service providers

BACKGROUND:Following a strategic review the Church Commissioners and Pensions Board are creating a new Engagement Team to oversee our engagement with companies on issues (amongst others) such as climate change, alcohol, executive remuneration and human trafficking. The Engagement Manager is a new position that will have a direct line report and work with the Head of Engagement to develop and implement ourengagement strategy.

JOB SUMMARY:To further develop and implement the corporate Engagement Strategy of the Church Commissioners for England and Pensions Board.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement

-To undertake direct engagement with companies to implement the policies of the Church Commissioners and Pensions Board.

-To oversee the delivery and development of the Commissioners and Pensions Board Engagement Strategy on ethical investment issues including for example, but not restricted to, climate change, alcohol, modern day slavery, banking standards etc.

-To undertake intensive and high profile engagements with companies when particular issues may arise.

-To contribute to the development of future engagement strategies.

-To attend and speak at company AGMs and shareholder meetings as a representative of the Church Commissioners and Pensions Board.

-To develop high level relationships with senior company representatives to enable the views of the Church to be heard at the highest level.

-To build collaborative partnerships with other faith and non-faith investors on engagement issues.

-Participating where appropriate in collaborative work with other investors on policy issues.

-Supporting media communications on engagement.

-Supporting the production of reporting on engagement by the Commissioners and Pensions Board.

-Representing the Commissioners and Pensions Board policies in public fora and speaking on engagement to relevant investor and non-investor audiences

-Maintaining accurate records of engagement.

-Reporting on engagement within the context of UNPRI and other relevant codes of practice.

-Collaborating with CCLA/CBFT Fund

Proxy voting

-Line management of Voting and Screening Manager.

-Supporting and advising on proxy voting on shareholder resolutions on policy issues.

The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

Education:

A degree or equivalent– at least class 2:1 or equivalent

Skills/Aptitudes:

Strong influencing skills and ability to hold own ground when required
Confident public speaker
Excellent inter-personal skills and sound judgement, tactand diplomatic skills
Able to grasp and analyse complex issues
Clear and persuasive written and oral communication

Knowledge/Experience:

Demonstrable experience of undertaking engagement with companies at a senior level on behalf of asset owners/investors or within a related financial environment
Experience of leading and developing engagement programmes within the finance / investment environment or related sectors
Experience of working in a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders

Personal Attributes:

Candidates must demonstrate clear enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the mission of the role and the representation of the interests of the Church Commissioners and Pensions Board in public and private fora.

Desirable

Education:

A post-graduate degree or equivalent
Ethics, economics, investment (e.g. IMC[1]) or business-related academic educational qualifications

Skills/Aptitudes:

Analysis skills in ethical/responsible investment

Knowledge/Experience:

Policy/Advocacy experience from a think tank, NGO, trade association or government
Ethical/responsible investment experience
Presentations and media spokesperson experience

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Diversity

We understand the benefits of employing individuals from a range of backgrounds, with diverse cultures and talents. We aim to create a workforce that:

values difference in others and respects the dignity and worth of each individual
reflects the diversity of the nation that the Church of England exists to serve
fosters a climate of creativity, tolerance and diversity that will help all staff to develop to their full potential.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and ensuring that all employees, job applicants, customers and other persons with whom we deal are treated fairly and are not subjected to discrimination. We want to ensure that we not only observe the relevant legislation but also do whatever is necessary to provide genuine equality of opportunity. We expect all of our employees to be treated and to treat others with respect. Our aim is to provide a working environment free from harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form which may affect the dignity of the individual.

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of the Church and as professionals, whatever their job.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

The NCIs take Health and Safety at work very seriously and require their staff to familiarise themselves with, and follow, their policy.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of their Head of Department.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Starting Salary:£61,500 - £65,000 dependant on skills and experience

Pension Contributions:Non-clergy staff will be admitted to the Church Administrators Pension Fund (CAPF, DC Section). Clergy already in the Church of England Funded Pensions Scheme (CEFPS) will have the option of either remaining in this scheme or joining the CAPF scheme.

There is no contracting – out certificate under the Pension Schemes Act 1993 in force for this employment in relation to the CAPF and CEFPS. Both CAPF and CEFPS members are contracted-in to the State Second Pension.

The NCIs have an income protection insurance arrangement. To be eligible for cover under this policy an employee must be a member of the CAPF DC section. Please note that insurance cover is not necessarily automatic and that underwriting may be required by the schemes in some instances. Cover will be subject to any terms and conditions laid down by the insurance company.

Hours of Duty:Normal hours of work are 35 per week, Monday to Friday with an hour’s unpaid break for lunch

Annual Leave:25 days paid leave per leave year. This is exclusive of public holidays and additional holidays approved by your employer. The leave year runs from 1st January to 31st December.

Season Ticket Loan:Staff are eligible to apply for an interest-free travel season ticket loan for their journey to and from work.

Contract:The post is offered on a permanent contract, subject to a six-month probationary period.

Closing date for receipt of applications:Tuesday 15th March, 2016 at 9am.

Please note, if you have not heard from us within 3 days of the interview date, you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Interviews: Week commencing 21st March, 2016

10/04/2019

[1] Investment Management Certificate