Senior Global ESG Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Simon-Kucher; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon-Kucher in Madrid is seeking a Global Senior ESG Manager – Engagement & Partnerships to lead our ESG engagement ecosystem across regions and functions. You will manage partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, and social ventures, and drive global pro-bono programs with governance and impact measurement.

You will design scalable employee engagement initiatives, coordinate ESG events and campaigns, and track KPIs to demonstrate social impact while aligning with the firm's sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in Sustainability, ESG, Corporate Responsibility, Public Policy, or related field is preferred.
• You bring at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in ESG, sustainability, corporate responsibility, corporate citizenship, or social impact functions.
• You have at least 3 years of experience independently managing global or multi-country ESG programs, stakeholder networks, or engagement initiatives.
• You possess a strong understanding of ESG principles, social impact frameworks, and sustainability-related reporting and measurement.
• You have experience collaborating with nonprofit organizations, foundations, social enterprises, or other impact-focused partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Simon-Kucher’s global ESG engagement ecosystem, including our international ESG Captains network, ensuring alignment of local initiatives, volunteering activities, donations, and social impact programs with the firm’s ESG strategy.
• Own and continuously develop Simon-Kucher's global pro-bono portfolio, including partner management, project governance, impact measurement, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, foundations, and other external partners to maximize social impact.
• Design and implement global employee engagement initiatives that strengthen ESG awareness, foster a culture of responsibility, and encourage participation in sustainability and social impact activities across the firm.
• Lead the planning and execution of global ESG-related events and campaigns, including initiatives such as our annual Impact Week.
• Define, track, and evaluate engagement and social impact KPIs, ensuring transparent measurement of outcomes and continuous improvement of programs and initiatives.
• Contribute to the annual ESG reporting process by providing program data, impact assessments, and stakeholder insights related to employee engagement and social impact activities.
• Independently manage strategic ESG projects and initiatives, ensuring effective prioritization, stakeholder alignment, timely execution, and measurable impact.

Skills

ESG program management

Stakeholder engagement

Partnerships

English communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Simon-Kucher in Madrid is seeking a Global Senior ESG Manager – Engagement & Partnerships to lead our ESG engagement ecosystem across regions and functions. You will manage partnerships with nonprofits, foundations, and social ventures, and drive global pro-bono programs with governance and impact measurement.

You will design scalable employee engagement initiatives, coordinate ESG events and campaigns, and track KPIs to demonstrate social impact while aligning with the firm's sustainability