Assistant Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Communications

Job Purpose:

The Senior Associate / Assistant Manager, Sustainability & Communications, will play an integral role in fostering collaboration and synergy between business groups (BGs) and key stakeholders to advance purpose-driven sustainability initiatives and impactful communications. The role will support sustainability reporting/disclosures, stakeholder engagement, and the development of targeted communications strategies aimed at enhancing the Group's recognition as a leader in sustainability, as well as its positioning as the preferred business partner and customer of choice.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability:

. Build and maintain close communication with Sustainability leadership and team members across the Business Groups (BGs).

. Act as a point of contact between BGs to ensure alignment of directions, expectations, communications and effective knowledge sharing.

. Support benchmarking exercises, provide recommendations for improving sustainability practices in line with global and industry benchmarks.

. Assist in sustainability reporting and disclosure activities for various business groups.

. Manage stakeholder engagement with key external partners (government, NGOs, industry bodies, think-tanks etc), and integrate feedback for continuous improvement.

. Collaborate with internal functions across BGs to enhance sustainability initiatives and management reporting.

. Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to sustainability.

. Perform any other tasks as required

Communications:

. Support the development and execution of communications strategies that increase engagement, brand awareness, and effective programme storytelling

. Collaborate closely with business group communications teams to identify target audiences and develop integrated communications plans across different channels and segments that align with the company's business objectives.

. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to implement communication plans that promote sustainability programme

. Support media engagement strategies, analyse media coverage, and provide insights to inform communications strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

. Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Communications, or a relevant field.

. Minimum of 5 years of experience in sustainability, CSR, or communications in a corporate setting.

. Experience in forestry, palm oil, or resource-based commodities is preferred.

. Strong business acumen to align messaging with business goals.

. Excellent ability to craft compelling stories and identify key narrative angles.

. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

. Ability to travel frequently.

Key Competencies:

. Confident, mature, and resourceful, with excellent attention to detail.

. Entrepreneurial mindset with a positive, can-do attitude.

. Team player with strong influencing skills and the ability to work independently.

. Adaptive to a dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects effectively.