Group Sustainability Manager - Employee Engagement and Sustainability Change Management

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 349,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional business in Dubai is seeking a Group Sustainability Manager to lead cultural transformation around sustainability. The successful candidate will develop communication strategies and work with HR to strengthen sustainability practices within the organization. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in employee engagement and sustainability, alongside strong analytical and project management skills. This position offers opportunities for substantial impact through employee engagement and community building efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for monitoring and reporting on EVP and engagement metrics.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in digital communication, learning, and reporting tools.
• Effective communication and training skills for employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cultural transformation around sustainability pillars.
• Develop and execute communication strategies for sustainability.
• Collaborate with HR and Communications for EVP strategies.
• Organize community events with Sustainability Champions.
• Develop learning modules for sustainability champions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Digital communication

Training skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Sustainability, Organizational Development or related fields

Job description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview Of The Role

• The Group Sustainability Manager is responsible for leading cultural transformation around sustainability pillars within Al-Futtaim. This involves embedding sustainability in the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract, engage, and retain talent aligned with sustainability values. Collaborating closely with HR, Communications, and various divisions, the role focuses on developing communication strategies via social media and internal platforms, orchestrating events, and building a community of sustainability champions. Success in this role positions Al-Futtaim as a leader in sustainability with a purpose-driven employee culture.

What You Will Do

Sustainability Narrative

• Formulate and execute comprehensive communication strategy to support the Sustainable Transformation of the Group, focusing on social media and internal engagement platforms.
• Work closely with Group Communications team to ensure Al-Futtaim has a unique sustainability voice in the region, particularly concentrating on urbanisation and mobility.
• Measure success through posts and engagement metrics.

EVP Strategies in Sustainability

• Develop and implement strategies embedding sustainability across the employee lifecycle in partnership with Group HR.
• Benchmark sustainability dimensions of the EVP against best practices.
• Monitor and report on EVP performance metrics such as employee engagement and retention.
• Integrate clear and measured KPIs to track the sustainability impact on the EVP.

Community Orchestration

• Collaborate with Group HR, Internal Communications, and Sustainability Champions to organize masterclasses, industry roundtables, and community events.
• Strengthen cross-divisional partnerships to ensure coherent and impactful EVP messaging.
• Track success with metrics like the number of active Sustainability champions, events held, and awards gained.

Learning & Development

• Develop and deliver tailored learning modules and upskilling programs for sustainability champions.
• Organize workshops, masterclasses, and e-learning opportunities to build organizational sustainability capabilities.
• Success metrics include number of upskilled employees and sustainability learning programs conducted.

Other Responsibilities

• Support recruitment branding and positioning as an employer of choice through sustainability storytelling and campaigns.
• Lead the organization of Al-Futtaim's annual Sustainability and Art event.

Required Skills To Be Successful

• Strong analytical skills for monitoring and reporting on EVP and engagement metrics.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in digital communication, learning, and reporting tools.
• Effective communication and training skills for employee engagement.

What Qualifies You For The Role

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Sustainability, Organizational Development, or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, social media, and event organization.
• Previous experience in the Sustainability field is preferred.
• Proven track record in developing and executing employee engagement or sustainability strategies.