Sustainability Associate (m/f/d)

PATRIZIA AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company focused on sustainability in investment. As a Sustainability Communicator, you will influence corporate strategy and drive ESG initiatives, reporting directly to the Head of Investment Management Sustainability. Your role will involve collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance sustainability efforts across the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression programs

Health and well-being benefits

Competitive pay and paid time off

Hybrid working model with great amenities

Qualifications

• Proven experience and subject matter expertise in corporate sustainability.
• Fluent English essential, German or other languages a plus.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and execution of corporate sustainability strategy.
• Lead preparation of annual Sustainability Report and Non-Financial Statement.
• Manage ESG disclosures and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Communication

Sustainability Reporting

ESG Knowledge

Storytelling

Collaboration

Presentation

Problem Solving

Time Management

Technical Savvy

Education

University degree in sustainability, finance, real estate, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The sustainability agenda is undergoing a recalibration - and it's never been more important to articulate the investment case, linking sustainability to value, resilience, and long-term performance.

We're looking for a passionate sustainability communicator who understands this shift - someone fluent in the language of investment, able to align stakeholders around a shared vision, navigate a dynamic regulatory landscape, and inspire action to drive our strategy forward.

In this role, you'll join a passionate, dynamic, and close-knit pan-European sustainability team. Reporting directly to the Head of Investment Management Sustainability, you'll contribute to the delivery of PATRIZIA's global sustainability strategy - spanning both our corporate and investment activities.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of our corporate sustainability strategy and initiatives
• Lead the preparation of PATRIZIA's annual Sustainability Report and Non-Financial Statement
• Drive alignment with leading sustainability standards and regulatory frameworks, including CSRD, TCFD, and evolving best practices
• Manage ESG disclosures and benchmarking submissions (e.g. PRI, CDP, GRESB)
• Monitor and interpret ESG regulatory developments (particularly EU-level) and support implementation across the company
• Support ESG data collection, management, and development of our sustainability systems landscape
• Facilitate sustainability audits, periodic materiality assessments, and internal strategy workshops
• Collaborate cross-departmentally on ESG publications, messaging, and thought leadership
• Drive engagement through insight sharing, training, and compelling presentations that align stakeholders and showcase our sustainability edge
• Curate sustainability case studies and oversee our internal ESG knowledge library
• Represent PATRIZIA at industry events and forums, and conduct market research through active networking and horizon scanning

What we're looking for

• A passionate and motivated communicator who understands the power of reporting and storytelling in advancing sustainability outcomes
• Proven experience and subject matter expertise in corporate sustainability
• Knowledge of investment management, real estate, infrastructure, or a related sector
• Expertise across key ESG frameworks and standards (e.g. CSRD, TCFD, GRI, PRI, GRESB), with hands-on experience delivering disclosures
• A confident writer and presenter, able to adapt communication for a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• A fast learner and tech-savvy problem solver - fluent in Excel, PowerPoint, and open to using AI tools to elevate your work
• A collaborative and proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail, with excellent time management skills
• University degree in sustainability, finance, real estate, or a related discipline
• Fluent English is essential; German or other European languages are a strong plus

• Growth mindset, curiosity, and a drive to make a real-world impact

What We Offer

• Flexible working options
• Learning and development opportunities, including courses and mentorship
• Career progression and talent development programs
• Health and well-being benefits, including virtual fitness classes
• Competitive pay and paid time off, including volunteering days
• Hybrid working model, from our new central London HQ, with great amenities, including a gym, social spaces, and excellent food options on-site.

Sounds like you?

If you want to create a better tomorrow with us, we want to hear from you via our job portal (www.patrizia.ag/careers). Together, let's make a positive impact.We're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Patrizia, we are committed to leading the industry in how we advance the equity, diversity, and inclusion across our global teams. The opinion and experience of each individual counts. With inherent trust in each other, we do our greatest work steeped in courage, integrity, optimism, collaboration and tenacity.