Sustainability Project Manager

RX Global; Richmond; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RX Global is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Net Zero Carbon events pledge, guiding cross-functional teams and external partners to reduce event-related emissions.

You will partner with exhibitors, suppliers and the Sustainability Data Manager, translate data into actionable insights, and influence stakeholders to embed sustainable practices across global events.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sustainability projects and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid understanding of carbon, ESG principles and sustainability concepts.
• Ability to influence and bring stakeholders on a sustainability journey.
• Data analytics capability with translating data into insights.
• Passion for sustainability or corporate responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful projects to support emissions reductions including scorecard roll-out and tracking.
• Develop and launch learning materials to build internal sustainability capability.
• Provide consultancy to events to design and deliver sustainability strategies.
• Measure and analyse event-related carbon emissions with data insights.
• Partner with exhibitors and suppliers to drive meaningful change at events.
• Represent RX in industry workstreams related to Net Zero Carbon Events.
• Support the Sustainability Council and cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Stakeholder management

Project management

Carbon/ESG knowledge

Data analysis

Sustainability passion

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork & prioritisation

Job description

Are you passionate about driving sustainability initiatives that create real impact at global events? Do you enjoy leading projects and influencing stakeholders to achieve meaningful carbon reduction goals?

About Our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About The Role

We are looking for a Sustainability Project Manager to support the implementation of RX’s Net Zero Carbon events pledge. In this role, you will lead key sustainability initiatives, partner with stakeholders, and use data insights to drive measurable reductions in event-related emissions.

The sustainability team comprises the Sustainability Director and the Sustainability Data Manager with two support colleagues in the Philippines. We are small with big impact!

Responsibilities

• Lead impactful projects to support emissions reductions including the roll-out, engagement and tracking of the RX Sustainability Scorecard


• Develop and launch learning materials to build internal sustainability capability, working with external partners


• Provide consultancy support to a selection of high-impact events to design and deliver their sustainability strategies


• Work with the Sustainability Data Manager to measure and analyse event-related carbon emissions, including from suppliers, as required


• Partner with key stakeholders including exhibitors and suppliers to drive meaningful change at our events


• Represent RX externally in industry workstreams related to the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative


• Support the Sustainability Council and engage with cross functional teams to drive our sustainability goals

Requirements

• Excellent communicator and relationship builder


• Proven project management experience, ideally in sustainability


• Strong understanding of carbon, sustainability or ESG principles


• Ability to influence and bring stakeholders on a sustainability journey


• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights


• Passion for sustainability or corporate responsibility


• Excellent written and confident verbal communication


• High attention to detail


• Strong team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.

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