Sustainability Manager | Emirati Talent

Role Summary

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