Sustainability Manager | Emirati Talent

ROLE SUMMARYManager – 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 PROFILEManage sustainability workstreams across engagements, communications, ESG risk ratings, awards, and wellbeing initiativesLead and coordinate internal and external sustainability events, campaigns, trainings, and stakeholder engagementsOversee ESG risk ratings processes, including data collection, evidence management, and timely submissionsDrive sustainability awards, certifications, and external recognition submissions end-to-endManage and coordinate inputs for the Annual Sustainability Report, ensuring timely review and closure of commentsLine-manage junior team members, including task allocation, prioritization, coaching, and performance oversightEnsure strong governance, documentation, quality control, and proactive risk escalation across all workstreamsCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sustainability strategy priorities and business objectives effectivelyREQUIREMENTSMinimum 5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or related roles within a corporate or consultancy environmentProven experience in managing workstreams, projects, or junior team members with strong delivery ownership and accountabilityExposure to ESG frameworks and processes, including reporting, ESG risk ratings, sustainability awards, and stakeholder engagementStrong project management, organisation, and stakeholder coordination skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and stakeholder materialsRelevant academic background in sustainability, environmental science, business, or related field, with certifications (e.g. LEED, GRI) considered an advantage