Specialist - Sustainability

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury retail is seeking an ESG Expert to oversee sustainability initiatives and communications. Candidates should possess extensive ESG experience, a Master's degree in a relevant field, and strong project management skills. The role emphasizes strategic advocacy, partnerships, and comprehensive reporting, contributing to the Group's commitment to growth and innovation.

Benefits

Health Care

Child Education Contribution

Remote and Flexible Working Policies

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in ESG or Corporate Responsibility.
• Proven track record of managing sustainability reporting.
• Experience engaging with rating agencies and external ESG partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive advocacy efforts for the Group’s ESG activities.
• Manage the annual Sustainability Report's development and issuance.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with sustainability-focused organizations.

Skills

Project Management

Excellent Communication

Analytical Mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainability or related field

Job description

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

This Role will serve as the central point of expertise and coordination for the Group’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) activities. This individual will drive advocacy efforts, ensure robust ESG communications internally and externally, manage issuance of the Group Yearly Sustainability Report, manage ESG certification and assessments and build strategic partnerships to strengthen the company’s ESG positioning.

• Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for ESG topics for all communications teams.
• Prepare, curate, and share ESG content across multiple channels (internal and external) in collaboration with the Business Integration Manager and Learning and development team
• Assess, select, and prepare ESG-focused speaking opportunities for the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and senior leaders.
• Supervise the development, assurance, and issuance of the annual Sustainability Report, ensuring compliance with major reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD).
• Collaborate with Learning & Development to identify ESG training needs and design appropriate programs.
• Manage external ESG certifications, ratings, and assessments (e.g., EcoVadis, Dubai ESG Label, etc.)
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with NGOs, industry associations, and sustainability-focused organizations.
• Author and distribute an internal ESG newsletter with curated external and internal updates.
• Monitor global ESG trends, regulations, and best practices to continuously inform strategy.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 7–10 years of experience in ESG, Corporate Responsibility, Communications, or related field.
• Proven track record of managing sustainability reporting processes aligned with major standards (GRI, CDP, SASB, CSRD, etc.).
• Experience engaging with rating agencies, assurance providers, and external ESG partners.
• Strong background in executive communications, thought leadership preparation, and event support.
• Familiarity with ESG certifications and external assessments.
• Experience in change management or culture development around ESG topics is a strong plus.

Education:

• Master’s degree preferred in one of the following fields:
• Sustainability / Environmental Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Communications or Public Relations (with strong ESG knowledge)
• Business Administration with ESG/Sustainability specialization
• International Relations or Public Policy (with ESG focus)

Key Skills:

• Deep understanding of ESG frameworks and disclosure regulations.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills (written and verbal).
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset to interpret ESG data and trends.
• High degree of autonomy, initiative, and strategic thinking.

What we can offer you

With us,you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employeediscounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.