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Sustainability Venue Manager

Talent Blueprint FZ LLC
Riyadh Region, KSA
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Mid-Senior
Onsite
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ISO 20121GHG ProtocolESG performance measurementSustainability governanceCarbon accountingSustainable procurement

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Role Summary

The role will lead the implementation and delivery of sustainability initiatives for a major sporting event in Saudi Arabia.

Drives sustainability strategy, environmental performance, governance, and cross-functional coordination to ensure measurable results and long-term benefits beyond the event.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies and policies for venue operations.
  • Translate the sustainability strategy into practical action plans, targets, KPIs, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
  • Coordinate with venue operations, procurement, logistics, facilities, and other departments to integrate sustainability requirements into event delivery.
  • Develop and implement sustainability policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and compliance processes aligned with ISO 20121.
  • Monitor and report sustainability performance, including carbon emissions, energy and water consumption, waste management, recycling, sustainable procurement, accessibility, and social impact.
  • Lead priority sustainability initiatives, assess their feasibility and impact, and recommend practical solutions within tight project timelines.
  • Prepare sustainability reports, dashboards, business cases, presentations, and recommendations to support management decisions.
  • Capture lessons learned, develop reusable sustainability practices, and transfer knowledge and capabilities to support future major events in Saudi Arabia.

Required Skills

  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 20121, GHG Protocol, ESG performance measurement, sustainability governance, carbon accounting, and sustainable procurement.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Sustainable Development, ESG, or a closely related discipline strongly preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience with demonstrated ownership of complex sustainability programmes and cross-functional delivery.
  • Major events, infrastructure, large-scale programmes, or Tier-1 consulting experience highly desirable.

Contract

  • Contract period: November 2026 to March 2027.

Location / Work Mode

  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site).

About the Project

A high-profile international football tournament.

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