Manager, Sustainable Development

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 5,600 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. is seeking a Manager, Sustainable Development in Hong Kong to translate group sustainability strategy into programmes and lead reporting, governance and fund activities.

You will drive cross-functional delivery with operating companies and external advisers. The role requires 7+ years of experience in sustainability leadership, strong project management, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in sustainability, environmental management, finance, business, governance or related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant corporate or consultancy experience, including management of complex sustainability programmes and professional teams.
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability strategy, governance and reporting requirements.
• Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop team capability.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders, operating companies and external advisers.
• Sound judgement, organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity using emerging AI-powered tools in daily work.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Chinese language capability is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Sustainable Development in developing the Group sustainability strategy and translating it into annual priorities, programmes and resource plans.
• Lead and develop the team, managing priorities and ensuring delivery across sustainability programmes and reporting.
• Manage production of the Sustainability Report and sustainability content in Annual Reports.
• Oversee sustainability data, methodologies and controls to support reliable reporting and external assurance.
• Coordinate materials for sustainability committees and working groups, and contribute to Audit Committee, management and Board reporting.
• Oversee ESG ratings and external stakeholder requests, ensuring consistent responses.
• Manage the Sustainable Development Fund, including portfolio oversight, governance, decision process, benefits tracking and senior reporting.
• Manage departmental resources, budget and external providers.
• Monitor sustainability-related policy developments and coordinate Group-wide responses with operating companies.

Skills

Sustainability reporting governance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership and team development

Budget management

Data governance and controls

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in sustainability or related field

PhD in a related field

Postgraduate qualification preferable

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI-powered tools familiarity

Job description

Our Sustainable Development Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following position:

Manager, Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is a strategic imperative for our businesses and part of our overall approach to building long-term value for our shareholders. Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Development, the role will translate Group sustainability strategy into programmes and lead the team’s delivery across sustainability reporting, governance and the Sustainable Development Fund, working closely with operating companies and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Sustainable Development in developing the Group sustainability strategy and translating it into annual priorities, programmes and resource plans
• Lead and develop the team, managing priorities and ensuring delivery across sustainability programmes and reporting
• Manage production of the Sustainability Report and sustainability content in Annual Reports
• Oversee sustainability data, methodologies and controls to support reliable reporting and external assurance
• Coordinate materials for sustainability committees and working groups, and contribute to Audit Committee, management and Board reporting
• Oversee ESG ratings and external stakeholder requests, ensuring consistent responses
• Manage the Sustainable Development Fund, including the portfolio oversight, governance, decision process, benefits tracking and senior reporting
• Manage departmental resources, budget and external providers
• Monitor sustainability-related policy developments and coordinate Group-wide responses with operating companies

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in sustainability, environmental management, finance, business, governance or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification is preferable
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant corporate or consultancy experience, including management of complex sustainability programmes and professional teams
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability strategy, governance and reporting requirements
• Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop team capability
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders, operating companies and external advisers
• Sound judgement, organisation skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity using emerging AI-powered tools in daily work
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Chinese language capability is an advantage

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Salary

• 500 - 501 / MONTH

Job Function

銀行 · 金融服務 - 一般 · 其他

Location

鰂魚涌

Employment Term

全職

Employment Term

長期

Education

博士