Assistant Sustainable Development Officer (Ref: OS00430)

Assistant Sustainable Development Officer (Ref: OS00430); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Swire Properties is seeking an Assistant Sustainable Development Officer to support the SD strategy and programmes. The role involves coordinating engagement with tenants, suppliers, employees, residents and other stakeholders, and assisting in the production of annual sustainability reporting.

You will also deliver training, manage the EHS database, and support internal and external reporting and communications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of sustainability or environmental-related work experience.
• Knowledge of relevant Hong Kong and PRC laws and requirements related to sustainability, ESG reporting and the environment.
• Independent, well-organized, tech-savvy, self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua is a plus).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support ESG data management, periodic analysis and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Assist in publishing the annual SD/ESG report and in meeting reporting requirements.
• Support tenant engagement initiatives and engagement of supply chain partners.
• Plan and execute engagement activities for staff, tenants, residents and the community.
• Conduct research to identify opportunities to improve all five pillars of our SD strategy.
• Provide technical and training support to business units to ensure SD action plans are delivered.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Fluent English

Fluent Chinese

Education

Degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About our role

We are now looking for a talented Assistant Sustainable Development Officer to be part of our dynamic team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Sustainable Development, the incumbent will support the development and execution of the Company’s Sustainable Development (SD) strategy and programmes to improve the company’s overall sustainable development performance. He/she will be responsible for coordinating sustainability-related engagement programmes for tenants, suppliers, employees, residents and other stakeholders, supporting the production of annual sustainability / ESG report, delivering training, managing the EHS database, and assisting in internal and external reporting and communications.

Responsibilities will include

• Support the review of the Company’s sustainability performance via ESG data management, periodic analysis and regular stakeholder engagement processes to identify opportunities for improvement
• Support the publication of Swire Properties’ annual SD / ESG report as well as provide support on meeting internal and external reporting requirements
• Support the implementation of bespoke tenant engagement initiatives such as the Green Performance Pledge and the Green Kitchen Initiative, as well as the engagement of supply chain partners
• Plan and execute engagement activities for staff, tenants, residents, suppliers, NGOs and the community to support our SD strategy
• Conduct research to identify new opportunities in order to drive continuous improvement in all five pillars of our SD strategy, performance and communication
• Facilitate and provide technical and training support to business units/cross-departmental groups to ensure agreed SD action plans and commitments are being delivered

Together with creativity, integrity and passion, our ideal staff should be / have

• Degree holder in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent
• At least 1-2 years of experience in sustainability or environmental-related work
• Knowledgeable in relevant Hong Kong and PRC laws and requirements related to sustainability, ESG reporting and the environment
• Independent, well-organized, tech-savvy, self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese. Putonghua is a plus
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Join us

As an equal opportunity employer, Swire Properties strives to foster a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace, where People can thrive. If you require special assistance, due to disability, during any part of the recruitment process – including the online application and/or the selection process – please reach out to us via email (as specified on the job application website) at any time.

If we haven’t contacted you six weeks after your submission, then please consider your application unsuccessful this time. All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and thendestroyed. All information will be used for recruitment and appointment purposes only. The Company will handle all personal data confidentially in accordance with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

To find out more about Swire Properties’ Sustainable Development (SD) 2030 Strategy, especially in the area of People, visit www.swireproperties.com/en/sustainable-development/people.aspx