Sustainability Manager

Position

Position Summary

Sustainability Programme Delivery

• Support the implementation of the Tournament Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives across operational functional areas.
• Assist venues and operational teams in integrating sustainable practices into day-to-day operations.
• Monitor progress against sustainability objectives, targets, and key performance indicators.

Event Sustainability Management System (ISO 20121)

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System.
• Maintain sustainability registers, procedures, records, and documentation required for certification.
• Coordinate sustainability compliance monitoring across tournament sites and operations.
• Support preparation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in ensuring sustainability policies and procedures are consistently applied across all functional areas.

Operational Sustainability Initiatives

• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across:
• Waste management and recycling
• Energy efficiency and resource optimisation
• Water conservation
• Sustainable procurement
• Sustainable transport and mobility
• Carbon emissions monitoring and reduction initiatives

Accessibility Coordination

• Support the implementation of the tournament’s accessibility strategy.
• Assist in monitoring accessibility compliance across venues and tournament services.
• Coordinate accessibility requirements with venue, transport, and operational teams.
• Support the implementation of accessibility guidelines for spectators, participants, and workforce groups.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect and consolidate sustainability performance data from venues and functional areas.
• Support carbon footprint calculations and environmental impact assessments.
• Monitor sustainability KPIs and performance metrics.
• Contribute to sustainability progress reports and final event sustainability reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

• Liaise with internal functional areas, suppliers, contractors, and venue teams to implement sustainability initiatives.
• Support sustainability workshops, training sessions, and awareness programmes.
• Assist in engagement with sustainability partners, environmental organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Promote sustainability best practices across tournament operations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Event Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or event operations.
• Experience supporting sustainability programmes within major events, sports events, large-scale projects, or complex organisations is preferred.
• Experience working with ISO 20121 or similar sustainability management frameworks is advantageous.

Skills

• Sustainability programme coordination
• Environmental performance monitoring
• Sustainability data collection and reporting
• ESG principles and sustainability frameworks
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Knowledge of sustainable event management practices
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment