Director – Sustainability & ESG

Foreground LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 587,587; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC in Dubai is seeking a Director to lead sustainability and ESG strategy across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have senior experience in sustainability or ESG leadership roles and a strong understanding of ESG frameworks.

This role requires aligning sustainability goals with business objectives and engaging with regulators, investors, and external stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in sustainability or ESG leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting standards.
• Experience in UAE or regional markets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and ESG strategy across the organisation.
• Oversee ESG reporting policy development and implementation.
• Align sustainability goals with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership in sustainability or ESG

Understanding of ESG frameworks

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Our client is a regional organisation integrating sustainability and ESG principles into its business strategy. ESG is increasingly central to stakeholder expectations and regulatory compliance.

The Role

The Director will lead sustainability and ESG strategy across the organisation. This role will oversee ESG reporting policy development and implementation initiatives. A key focus will be aligning sustainability goals with business objectives. The Director will work closely with operations, procurement and finance teams. This role will also engage with regulators, investors and external stakeholders. Executive-level influence is required.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have senior experience in sustainability or ESG leadership roles. Strong understanding of ESG frameworks and reporting standards is essential. Experience in the UAE or regional markets is highly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.