ROLE SUMMARY

Manager – Sustainability drives group-wide sustainability workstreams, including engagements, communications, ESG risk ratings, awards, and annual reporting support. The role ensures timely delivery, stakeholder coordination, and quality control, while managing junior team members and maintaining strong governance, documentation, and execution across multiple initiatives aligned with sustainability strategy.

ROLE PROFILE

Manage sustainability workstreams across engagements, communications, ESG risk ratings, awards, and wellbeing initiatives
Lead and coordinate internal and external sustainability events, campaigns, trainings, and stakeholder engagements
Oversee ESG risk ratings processes, including data collection, evidence management, and timely submissions
Drive sustainability awards, certifications, and external recognition submissions end-to-end
Manage and coordinate inputs for the Annual Sustainability Report, ensuring timely review and closure of comments
Line-manage junior team members, including task allocation, prioritization, coaching, and performance oversight
Ensure strong governance, documentation, quality control, and proactive risk escalation across all workstreams
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainability strategy priorities and business objectives effectively

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or related roles within a corporate or consultancy environment
Proven experience in managing workstreams, projects, or junior team members with strong delivery ownership and accountability
Exposure to ESG frameworks and processes, including reporting, ESG risk ratings, sustainability awards, and stakeholder engagement
Strong project management, organisation, and stakeholder coordination skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and stakeholder materials
Relevant academic background in sustainability, environmental science, business, or related field, with certifications (e.g. LEED, GRI) considered an advantage

Sustainability Manager | Emirati Talent