Sustainability Reporting and Content Manager (w/m/d)

C&A; Düsseldorf; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

30 days vacation

Corporate pension scheme

Mental health program

Learning & development opportunities

Partner Discount Scheme

Open feedback culture

Job summary

C&A is seeking a Sustainability Reporting and Content Manager to lead the annual Sustainability Report and CSRD content across Sustainability, Marketing, Corporate Communications and Legal. You will translate ESG topics into clear, impactful communication and ensure reporting accuracy and compliance.

In this role you will coordinate cross-functional content, manage external assurance, monitor regulatory developments and build capability for sustainable communications across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related field.
• 3+ years in sustainability reporting or corporate communications.
• Knowledge of CSRD and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management and multi-priority handling.
• Detail-oriented and structured work style.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluent English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the annual Sustainability Report with CSRD content.
• Support CSRD implementation and ensure alignment with regulations.
• Manage reporting framework for non-financial ESG data and external assurance.
• Monitor legislative developments in sustainability reporting.
• Coordinate sustainability content with Marketing and Corporate Communications.
• Review communications materials with Legal and maintain guidelines.
• Build awareness of sustainability communication across stakeholders.

Skills

Sustainability reporting

CSRD knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree (Sustainability / related field)

Job description

The future looks like you
With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer. At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Sustainability Reporting and Content Manager (w/m/d)! Are you passionate about sustainability, reporting and stakeholder communication? In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality, accuracy and compliance of our sustainability reporting while helping to translate complex ESG topics into clear and impactful communication. Working across Sustainability, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Legal and other business functions, you will contribute to strengthening transparency and trust in our sustainability journey.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of C&A’s annual Sustainability Report, including the consolidation of CSRD-related content and ESG data
• Support the implementation of CSRD requirements and ensure reporting processes remain aligned with evolving regulations, standards and assurance requirements
• Manage the reporting framework for non-financial ESG data and facilitate the annual external assurance process
• Monitor legislative developments related to sustainability reporting and communication to ensure ongoing compliance
• Act as the key point of contact for sustainability communication topics and coordinate content delivery across Marketing and Corporate Communications
• Review and approve sustainability-related communication materials in collaboration with Legal and maintain communication guidelines and best practices
• Build awareness and capability across internal stakeholders on sustainability communication requirements and responsible communication practices

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Business Administration, Communications, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in sustainability reporting, ESG reporting, corporate reporting, communications or a comparable field
• Good understanding of CSRD requirements and sustainability reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to sustainability communication and claims
• Ability to simplify complex topics and communicate them effectively to different stakeholder groups
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and a structured way of working
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work in a dynamic environment
• Fluent English; additional European languages are considered an advantage

What We Offer

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
• Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
• 30 days' vacation
• Corporate pension scheme
• Mental health and wellness program
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board that is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self.

We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.