Associate Director, Sustainability

Trivandi; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trivandi is seeking a Sustainability Associate Director in Riyadh to support operations globally. The role involves managing a team, developing sustainability strategies, and ensuring client satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have sustainability expertise and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in sustainability.
• Management experience of a small-medium sized team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Sustainability Consultants.
• Create and develop strategic and operational plans for clients.
• Lead certifications and sustainability strategies.

Skills

Communication

Management

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Sustainability Expertise

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Department: The Bulb

Location: Riyadh

Description

A Career with Trivandi

Working for Trivandi means the opportunity to work on the world's most iconic projects in a supportive, people-first environment with colleagues who are passionate, collaborative and love what they do.

Our culture is grounded in trust and fulfilment, with a shared passion for achieving excellence, whilst having fun. We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member's voice is heard and valued, enabling Trivandi to be shaped and grown by the people within it.

Ultimately, Trivandi is a place where you'll be excited to come to work at the start of each week.

Together, we keep our shared values at the heart of everything we do:

• Passion: We love what we do and care passionately about achieving great outcomes with our partners.
• Trust & Quality: We are trusted to consistently deliver to the highest international standards and professional ethics.
• OneTeam: We are a close-knit team and know that our best work is done together. We care for each other, always putting people first, enabling us to deliver our best work.
• Always Evolving: We don't stand still. We strive to make each project better than the last, daring to challenge what's gone before, in our quest for innovation and improvement.

About The Bulb (Part of Trivandi Group)

Trivandi provides advisory, design and delivery services to major events, venues, destinations and sports organisations. Founded in 2013 from the success of the London 2012 Games, we have grown to over 60 specialists across three global offices in London, Dubai, and Riyadh, delivering over 260 projects in 26 countries.

In November 2024, we united with The Bulb, an award-winning leader in providing sustainability consultancy. The Bulb has delivered sustainability strategies for high profile sporting Ceremonies, including the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, applied its knowledge to major brands such as Microsoft, Google, Sky and Walmart, and has delivered projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East, North America, and APAC.

Together, we strengthen our capability and commitment to building long-lasting positive impact and creating unforgettable experiences.

Our unique One Team approach brings together the right expertise at the right time, synchronising strategy, design, project management, and operations to simplify complexity and deliver actionable solutions that drive meaningful impact.

We passionately share our knowledge to empower local teams, unlocking the full potential of each unique experience to inspire positive change and create lasting legacies.

That's what we mean by creating experiences, better.

About the Role

Trivandi is an ambitious, fast-moving and continually evolving organisation, and as the latest addition to the company, The Bulb is in an exciting period of growth. We're looking for a Sustainability Associate Director to play an important role in supporting our operations globally. This position will have a voice in shaping and developing The Bulb's growth and will be pivotal in supporting the Director of Sustainability in growing the team and client base globally. It requires someone who has sustainability expertise, is an inspirational leader who can support the development of the team and meet and exceed our client expectations. Above all, it requires someone that is dedicated, excited by the opportunity, has a great sense of humour and relishes a challenge.

This role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management

• Manage a team of Sustainability Consultants on a day-to-day basis
• Focus on building the knowledge and expertise of identified members of the team, mentoring/guiding their development
• Work closely with the Director of Sustainability to ensure our Sustainability Consultants are well supported and achieving their client deliverables and project deadlines, ensuring a high standard of work as expected from The Bulb
• Manage any freelance consultants on a day-to-day basis, as required
• Assist the Director of Sustainability with headhunting talent and carrying out interviews, as required
• Oversee resourcing, deadlines and processes

Client Management

• Take ownership of multiple client projects
• Create and develop strategic and operational plans to meet client deliverables, ensuring a high standard of work as expected from The Bulb
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Identify opportunities for growth within our existing and new client base
• Manage projects, ensuring excellence in delivery, and engaging with senior stakeholders
• Support work-winning activities, including bids, innovation, and elevating the company's profile in the market

Strategy Development

• Carry out gap analysis and/or materiality assessments
• Work with our clients to identify sustainability hotspots and create sustainability strategies that work in practice
• Develop and manage operational initiatives with measurable outcomes
• Lead business development and transformation for our clients
• Lead certifications, reporting, modelling and regulations including ISO's, Ecovadis, SBTi, ESOS, etc.
• Lead carbon footprint measurement and decarbonisation strategies
• Delivering sustainability assessment and consultancy services

Other

• Represent Trivandi and The Bulb across the industry through speaking engagements and PR opportunities to increase both your profile and the company's
• Attend industry events, webinars, and workshops, when required
• Keep up-to-date with sustainability developments and industry news
• Oversee Trivandi's internal ESG strategy

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The key competencies and behaviours we are looking for include:

• Experienced Sustainability professional with at least five years experience
• Confident communicator, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Management experience of a small-medium sized team and a proven track record of getting the best out of people
• Experience of the recruitment process, including supporting job description content and interviewing candidates
• Exceptional relationship building skills with an open, friendly, and supportive style
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, including Excel
• Strong organisational skills
• Resilient, detailed-oriented, and big picture thinker
• Ability to handle shifting demands
• Curious with a hunger to learn and develop
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Loyal, displaying the highest levels of integrity and commitment
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic company