Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)
Bauer Media
London
Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Full time
Job summary
A leading media company located in London seeks a Sustainability Manager to lead their sustainability reporting initiatives. The role involves developing a Group-wide sustainability reporting approach and engaging with various business stakeholders. Ideal candidates have a university degree and experience in sustainability or CSR, strong project management skills, and fluency in English. Familiarity with ESG tools is desirable.
Qualifications
- Several years' experience in sustainability, CSR, or compliance.
- Practical knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sustainability reporting approach.
- Manage project plans and ensure data quality for reporting.
- Partner with business leaders to align sustainability strategy.
Skills
Sustainability reporting frameworks
Project management
Analytical skills
Communication in English
Team-oriented mindset
Education
University degree in relevant field
Tools
Bauer Media Group is one of Europe’s leading media companies, reaching over 200 million people across 12 countries through a diverse portfolio of print, digital, audio, and broadcasting brands. With a strong heritage and an ambitious outlook, we are committed to shaping the future of media while maintaining a people-focused culture.
As Sustainability Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and driving Bauer Media Group’s sustainability reporting and strategy across the organisation. You’ll lead the delivery of our sustainability reporting framework (including CSRD compliance), manage cross-functional projects, and ensure data quality and alignment with emerging regulatory requirements.
This role sits within our Group Sustainability team, part of Group Corporate Governance, and collaborates with stakeholders across all business units to build an integrated, compliant, and future-ready sustainability framework.
Locations: Hamburg or London (Hybrid)
Sustainability Reporting & Project Delivery
- Develop and implement a Group-wide sustainability reporting approach, aligned with CSRD requirements
- Manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communication for reporting initiatives
- Ensure reporting data quality and audit-readiness, including through training and support for data owners
- Build an MVP report and lead the transition to a fully compliant sustainability report
- Refresh and lead double materiality assessments, data mapping, and gap analysis
- Collaborate on related sustainability initiatives (e.g., carbon accounting, EU taxonomy)
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise on compliance strategy
- Share best practices across markets and create scalable, effective reporting processes
- Partner with business leaders to align sustainability strategy with corporate goals
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across Bauer’s business units
- Communicate complex sustainability topics in a clear and actionable manner
Qualifications & Experience
- University degree with several years' experience in sustainability, environmental management, CSR, compliance, or similar
- Practical knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., ESRS, GRI, ISSB)
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across diverse teams and cultures
- Team-oriented mindset with readiness to step beyond core duties to support shared goals.
- Experience in sustainability strategy implementation
- Familiarity with data mapping and ESG tools
- Business fluency in German or Polish
- Project management certification
- Experience in the media industry
If you would like to become part of our team, we look forward to receiving your application. We look forward to getting to know you.
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house.