Senior Manager/ Assistant Director (Biodiversity) - Sustainability Office

Gardens by the Bay; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardens by the Bay's Sustainability Office in Singapore is recruiting a professional to oversee biodiversity conservation, conduct fauna surveys with partners, and report progress aligned with national sustainability goals.

You will develop carbon reduction pathways, monitor targets, and showcase GB's sustainability efforts to visitors and stakeholders, collaborating with horticultural teams across GB.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in sustainability or environment-related fields.
• Experience in carbon accounting, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data.
• Experience in monitoring sustainability initiatives across the organisation and conducting stakeholder engagements.
• Good understanding of climate change, carbon emission and biodiversity conservation.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee biodiversity conservation and promotion portfolio; plan and lead biodiversity efforts with partners and GB departments.
• Analyse biodiversity survey data and prepare regular reports to GB Management.
• Develop and monitor carbon reduction pathways and targets towards Net Zero; report progress to support Singapore Green Plan 2030.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives in water conservation, waste management and energy efficiency with other GB departments.

Skills

Biodiversity conservation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Report writing

Education

Environmental Science

Management

Engineering

Job description

An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central - Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World. We have career opportunities for the following and we would like to invite suitably qualified candidates to join us.

Job Description

The Sustainability Office in Gardens by the Bay (GB) is tasked to fulfil GB's mission of becoming a model for sustainable development and conservation.

As a key member of the Sustainability Office which drives Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability in GB, you will be involved in the planning and implementation of projects to achieve the objectives and goals of the Singapore Green Plan 2030, and GB's Sustainability initiatives.

You will oversee GB's biodiversity conservation and promotion portfolio, and plan and lead efforts to further GB's biodiversity efforts (e.g. fauna surveys) with our partners, research entities, nature groups and GB's horticultural departments. You will be responsible to analyse biodiversity survey data, put up regular reports to GB Management, and work with GB's horticultural departments on boosting biodiversity in GB.

Your role will also involve developing and monitoring agreed carbon reduction pathways and targets towards Net Zero, and reporting on GB's progress in supporting the national sustainability agenda as mapped out in the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The Sustainability Office oversees GB's sustainability initiatives in areas such as water conservation, waste management, and energy efficiency. Your role will involve formulating plans in these areas together with other GB departments, and showcasing such GB's sustainability efforts to our local and overseas visitors at various platforms.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in sustainability or environment-related fields.
• Experience in carbon accounting, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data.
• Experience in monitoring sustainability initiatives across the organisation and conducting regular stakeholder engagements to drive successful outcomes.
• Good understanding of key topics such as climate change, carbon emission and biodiversity conservation.
• Good problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills with a balanced sense of perspective.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with people from different disciplines.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.