Sustainability Manager

Primark; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a professional to support sustainability initiatives by coordinating programs and monitoring progress against sustainability objectives. The role involves implementing sustainability action plans, collecting data, and preparing reports to promote best practices and responsible business operations within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives and action plans aligned with agreed sustainability frameworks.
• Coordinate sustainability-related activities across functions for consistent delivery.
• Support tracking and monitoring of sustainability performance and targets.
• Assist with sustainability data collection, validation, and reporting activities.
• Contribute to sustainability benchmarking and identify best practices.
• Support the delivery of environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
• Assist in preparing sustainability updates and reports.
• Support internal communication related to sustainability initiatives.

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the delivery of sustainability initiatives within the Primark division by coordinating programmes, supporting implementation, and monitoring progress against agreed sustainability objectives. The role focuses on translating sustainability priorities into practical actions, supporting reporting requirements, and embedding responsible business practices into day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives and action plans aligned with agreed sustainability frameworks and business priorities.
• Coordinate sustainability-related activities across Primark functions to support consistent delivery.
• Support the tracking and monitoring of sustainability performance, targets, and key metrics.
• Assist with sustainability data collection, validation, and reporting activities.
• Contribute to sustainability benchmarking and research to identify relevant best practices and emerging trends.
• Support the delivery of environmental and social responsibility initiatives at an operational level.
• Assist in preparing sustainability updates, reports, and materials for internal stakeholders.
• Support internal communication and engagement activities related to sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure sustainability initiatives are delivered in line with agreed scope, timelines, and priorities.
• Support the implementation of sustainability programs and initiatives aligned with agreed priorities.
• Support sustainability engagement initiatives that promote awareness and responsible business practices.
• Ensure sustainability activities support divisional and business objectives.
• Promote a culture of responsibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Perspective

Key Result Area (KRA)

Measure

Financial

Cost efficiency through sustainable initiatives

• Cost savings identified or efficiencies achieved through sustainability projects

Customer

Responsible business and ESG contribution

• Improvement in sustainability engagement, initiatives delivered, or compliance outcomes

Current Processes (Internal)

Effective sustainability process execution

• Timely delivery of sustainability initiatives and reporting outputs

Measurement, insights, and continuous improvement

Sustainability performance tracking and insights

• Accuracy, timeliness, and quality of sustainability data and reports