Head of Corporate Affairs

Vertex Search; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Search is seeking a Head of Corporate Affairs and ESG to lead the Philippines office for a leading international renewable energy developer. You will shape strategy across governance, communications, and sustainability, and advise senior leadership on regulatory and reputational matters.

You will manage government relations, engage regulators and communities, drive ESG reporting, and build strong external partnerships to advance projects across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate affairs, government relations, ESG, or communications.
• Experience in renewable energy, power, infrastructure, utilities, or regulated industries.
• Proven track record engaging with government agencies, regulators, communities and senior external stakeholders.
• Experience developing ESG/sustainability strategies and managing ESG risks.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine regulatory and energy landscape; international ESG standards an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Affairs, ESG & Sustainability strategy across the renewable energy portfolio.
• Manage government relations, regulatory engagement and external stakeholders, including communities, investors and industry bodies.
• Drive ESG governance, reporting and performance across projects.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, community relations and social impact initiatives.
• Lead corporate communications, reputation management and external risk management, while advising senior leadership on strategic matters.

Skills

Corporate affairs

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

ESG

Sustainability

Communications

Strategic leadership

Job description

A leading international renewable energy developer is looking for a Head of Corporate Affairs and ESG to spearhead their Philippines office. The

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Affairs, ESG & Sustainability strategy across the company’s renewable energy portfolio.
• Manage government relations, regulatory engagement and key external stakeholders, including communities, investors and industry bodies.
• Drive ESG and sustainability strategy, governance, reporting and performance across projects.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, community relations and social impact initiatives, maintaining strong community relationships.
• Lead corporate communications, reputation management and external risk management, while advising senior leadership on strategic matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in corporate affairs, government relations, stakeholder engagement, ESG, sustainability or communications.
• Strong experience within renewable energy, power, infrastructure, utilities or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven track record engaging with government agencies, regulators, communities and senior external stakeholders.
• Experience developing ESG/sustainability strategies and managing environmental, social and reputational risks.
• Strong knowledge of the Philippine regulatory and renewable energy landscape; experience with international ESG standards, project financing or E&S due diligence is an advantage.