Manager, Sustainable Development

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is seeking a Manager, Sustainable Development to translate the Group's sustainability strategy into programmes and lead the team’s delivery across reporting, governance and the Sustainable Development Fund. You will work closely with operating companies and stakeholders to drive long-term value for shareholders.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Development, the role requires leadership in a multi-disciplinary team, strong engagement with senior stakeholders,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental management, finance, business, governance or related field.
• 7+ years in corporate or consultancy sustainability programmes with leadership experience.
• Knowledge of sustainability strategy, governance and reporting requirements.
• Strong project and people management skills with ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Translate Group sustainability strategy into annual priorities and programmes.
• Lead and develop the team and ensure delivery across reporting and governance.
• Oversee production of Sustainability Report and annual reports content.
• Oversee data, methodologies and controls for reliable reporting.
• Coordinate materials for committees and board reporting.
• Oversee ESG ratings and external stakeholder requests.
• Manage the Sustainable Development Fund including governance and reporting.
• Manage departmental resources, budget and external providers.
• Monitor policy developments and coordinate Group-wide responses.

Skills

Project management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related

Postgraduate qualification preferable

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools familiarity

Job description

Company: John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

Location: HKSAR, HK

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

The Swire Group is a highly-diversified global corporation, with businesses encompassing property, beverages and food chain, aviation, marine, as well as trading and industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Limited. 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

We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. As a corporate partner of CareER, we welcome and encourage applications from candidates with different abilities, experiences and backgrounds.

We are committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. If you are unable to submit your application online, or require any accommodations or special assistance during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail] or by mailing to 5/F One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates. All personal data collected will be kept strictly confidential, used solely for recruitment and selection purposes, and handled in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.