Sustainability Officer (f/m/d)

European XFEL GmbH; Schenefeld; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service pension

Flexible working hours

Work from home depending on tasks

30 days vacation

Company restaurant

Language courses

Job summary

European XFEL GmbH seeks a Sustainability Officer to develop its first sustainability strategy, establish reporting frameworks, and coordinate data across the organization. The role involves engaging stakeholders and integrating sustainability into campus development and operations.

The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with English fluency and German knowledge as an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in sustainability management, reporting or a comparable field.
• Familiarity with ESG-related frameworks is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and communication skills across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop European XFEL's first sustainability strategy with stakeholders.
• Establish and coordinate sustainability reporting framework and reports.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis on sustainability; monitor standards.
• Support integration of sustainability into campus development and operations.
• Coordinate initiatives, promote awareness and engage networks.
• Prepare reports and briefing materials for management and committees.

Skills

Sustainability management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Sustainability/Environmental Sciences/Engineering

Tools

ESG frameworks

Job description

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

For our Management Board Office Group, we are looking for a

Sustainability Officer (f/m/d)

The Position

• Develop, in collaboration with stakeholders across the organization, European XFEL's first sustainability strategy by identifying priorities, benchmarking international best practices and recommending areas for future action.
• Establish and coordinate the sustainability reporting framework and prepare European XFEL's sustainability report.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of sustainability-related data and monitor relevant sustainability legislation, reporting standards and best practices.
• Support the integration of sustainability into campus development, facility upgrades and operational activities by identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives across the organization, promote awareness and engagement, and represent European XFEL in national and international sustainability networks.
• Prepare reports, presentations and briefing material for management, committees and other stakeholders.
  

Requirements

• Completed academic degree in Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in sustainability management, reporting or a comparable field.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability reporting standards and frameworks; familiarity with ESG-related frameworks is an advantage.
• Sound understanding of sustainability challenges relevant to research infrastructures or comparable scientific or technical organizations.
• Strong analytical, conceptional, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across different disciplines.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German is an advantage.
  

For additional information, please contact Samuel Hartwell ([e-mail]).

Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under www.xfel.eu/careers.

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany, this includes for example:

• Salary range: min. PG 12/1 with 4,415.70€ - max. PG 13/6 with 7,025.87€, the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, here is the link to the current valid tariff table
• Depending on the pay grade, we offer an annual special payment of 75-90% of one month’s salary
• family-friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• flexible working times and option for work from home depending on tasks
• 30days of vacation, 24th and 31st of December are free as a courtesy of the employer
• generous company pension scheme (6,45% of monthly salary)
• monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant
• partially financed job-tickets for public transportation
• extensive training opportunities incl. subsidized English and German language classes
• easy and free access to a mental health platform to support your well-being

Our company language is English.

Reference number: E-430

Duration:

This appointment is limited to 5 years.

The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.

Deadline:

29 October 2026