Job profile Sustainability Manager (M/F/D

Would you like to make a decisive contribution to the protection of our planet and promote sustainable business? Then the profession of Sustainability Manager could be just right for you. Today, companies are more dependent than ever on qualified professionals in the field of sustainability management.

As a sustainability manager, you will implement sustainability strategies, promote sustainability awareness within the company and improve corporate identity. Not only do you have a positive impact on the environment, but you also help companies achieve their sustainability goals while remaining profitable in the long term. In this way, you not only work on sustainable transformation, but also create competitive advantages and increase attractiveness for customers, clients and employees.

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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER: TASKS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Your task is to advise the company on all sustainability issues. You implement sustainable processes and strategies. In your role, you will help ensure that your company not only meets legal requirements, but also makes a valuable contribution to solving global challenges. As a sustainability manager, you form the interface to many areas, such as engineering or finance.

The following tasks are part of the basic work repertoire:

  • Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards,

  • Integrate sustainability goals into business processes,

  • making products and production processes more sustainable,

  • train employees on sustainability issues,

  • prepare sustainability reports (reporting) and

  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies and programmes. 

To be successful as a sustainability manager, you need to master certain key competencies:

  • Understand sustainability standards and practices,

  • industry-specific knowledge,

  • communication skills,

  • project management skills,

  • analytical skills and

  • economic thinking.

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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGERS: SALARY AND PROSPECTS

As sustainability managers play a decisive role in the strategic orientation of a company and their work has a significant impact on the profitability and image of the company, their salary is often correspondingly attractive. In Germany, the average annual salary for sustainability managers is between 50,000 and 80,000 euros gross. Depending on professional experience, company size, your industry, location and area of responsibility, your salary may be higher. Given the growing awareness of sustainability issues and the increasing legal requirements in this area, the demand for sustainability management professionals is increasing. Companies are increasingly recognising the need to make their business processes more sustainable and are looking for qualified professionals to help them do so. The career prospects for you as a Sustainability Manager are therefore very good.

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THE INNOVATIVE RECRUITMENT CONCEPT FROM HAYS

With our innovative recruitment concept "Find & Retain " we bring together the best of both worlds. We use data-based search strategies to find and retain skilled workers. In this way, we create optimal matches between companies and applicants. Are you looking for a Sustainability Manager job? With Hays, you will find a position that matches your requirements. We not only place you with renowned companies, but also advise you personally and determine your preferences together with you. We also offer an excellent service for companies. With our research and data analysis, we find exactly the profile you need. If the candidates' qualifications match your job requirements, we put you in touch with the right professionals. Take advantage of Hays and discover your career opportunities in sustainability management.

How does a career as a sustainability manager succeed?

A career as a sustainability manager often starts with a degree in fields such as environmental science, economics or engineering. A Master's degree in sustainability management or a related subject can be an advantage. In addition, further training in sustainability management, e.g. in sustainable supply chain management or marketing, is valuable to be successful in this profession. With a strong passion for sustainability, you have the most important ingredient for a successful career in sustainability management.

TOP VACANCIES FOR SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER (M/F/D)

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Sales Manager Wood Central Europe and Nordics (m/f/d)

Permanent employment with our customer
Hamburg
  • Responsible for the sales of wood products such as plywood and lumber, applying sound commercial strategies to achieve sales targets
  • Conduct market analyses to identify and secure new customer contacts in line with guidelines and strategic objectives
  • Create precise and reliable sales forecasts to optimize the balance between supply and demand, adhering to budget requirements regarding volume, price, and margin
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships by understanding customer needs and acting as a trusted partner with extensive market knowledge
  • Prepare and maintain price lists and create sales and volume reports as needed
  • Collaborate with the Global Commercial Team, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Direct reporting line to the Sales Director
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Reference number: 813894/1

Design Engineer - Environmental Safety (m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Visp
  • Lead the implementation of EHS standards and practices throughout the project lifecycle
  • Collaborate with design teams to ensure safety, environmental, and sustainability aspects are embedded into project designs
  • Participate to risk assessments, including HAZOP, ATEX, containment, and fire safety evaluations during the different project phase (from feasibility to detail design)
  • Maintain accurate records of basic container data to facilitate on-demand reporting and dashboard creation, including regular inspections to verify current conditions
  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international EHS regulations and standards (e.g., SUVA)
  • Ensure preparation of documentation for apply for necessary approvals for project execution
  • Maintain documentation to support regulatory audits and compliance checks
  • Act as the primary EHS representative for projects, working closely with engineering teams
  • Develop and manage EHS deliverables, including initial assessments, CAR reviews, and operational safety plans
  • Monitor project progress against defined EHS milestones, providing updates to stakeholders
Online since: Tue Mar 25 14:03:48 CET 2025
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Reference number: 806486/1

Engineering Team Leader (m/f/d)

Permanent employment with our customer
Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Ensuring the successful completion of commercial engineering projects
  • Working with design concepts to solve customer wastewater discharge and reuse objectives.
  • Leading the design process from concept to commissioning in close collaboration with the rest of the team and stakeholders.
  • Performing risk assessments, ensuring process and equipment complying with safety and quality standards.
  • Line management of the Engineering team
  • Streamline workflow processes and structure for the department by designing standard solutions to have a leading position in the market. Work tasks:
  • Visiting customer sites to evaluate design opportunities.
  • Evaluating and procuring equipment for process systems/plant.
  • Developing and optimizing system design for growing client requirement.
  • Being the anchor point for process flow diagrams, P&IDs, process control strategies, and layouts.
  • Maintain project portfolio overview and financial status reports.
  • Project planning and stakeholder management.
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Reference number: 806527/1

Manager for Operations (m/f/d)

Permanent employment with our customer
Struer
As Manager for Operations, you will step into a position with the responsibility of producing next-generation technology and solutions contributing to greater quality of life for end-users. You will be responsible for facility management, and you will be heading the entire Operations setup in Struer and be accountable for setting the direction as well as driving and further developing Operations in alignment with the overall strategy and targets.

As Manager for Operations, you will become a part of the Management Team. You will have three people in direct report who oversee each of their own area, i.e., Production, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Supply Chain. All three leaders who will be reporting to the Manager for Operations are independent functions but as Manager for Operations it will be your responsibility to ensure continuous improvement, facilitate organizational changes to support the business, take ownership of financial performance for Operations, and drive the business area for profitable growth while ensuring that client expectations are met, and agreements are delivered upon in relation to manufacturing of commercial, clinical medical devices.
 
As a leader, you will be responsible for promoting collaboration across the organization, contributing to good corporation, and developing best practises across the 26 global production sites meanwhile creating a healthy work environment. You will be responsible for ensuring a high level of communication with stakeholders, and it will be upon you to build and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities:
  • Defining and implementing the operations strategy and leading towards it 
  • Setting KPIs in alignment with the overall strategy and ensure weekly follow-ups at board meetings
  • Internal stakeholder management (QA, sales, product development) and external stakeholder management (customers, suppliers, consultancies)
  • Building and strengthening relationships with key customers
  • Accountability for P&L for Operations with the objective of establishing a profitable production
  • Responsibility for Global Innovation & Development, EU sign-off on product agreements for commercial manufacturing and late-stage projects (NPI), customer budgets as well as delivery timelines
  • Driving and ensuring full GMP/GDP compliance in operations as well as monitoring and maintaining installations/facility to operate in compliance
  • Responsibility for sourcing and approval of components from suppliers and delivery of products in compliance with requirements and forecast
  • Design transfer and upscale
  • Supporting sales and customer facing activities (capability presentations, new orders etc.)
  • Responsibility for potential recall issues as legal manufacturer of certain products and accountability for resolving and reporting deviations
  • Leading, developing and mentoring the management team in Operations and responsibility for project/manufacturing execution according to QMS
  • Participation in GID-EU leadership meetings every second week
Online since: Mon Feb 24 13:43:49 CET 2025
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Reference number: 814127/1

Marketing Technologies Communications Lead (m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Basel Stadt
  • Develop, lead, and orchestrate the execution of communications strategy and plan
  • Be a strategic/senior partner that collaborates with the New Customer Engagement Platform Leaders and senior leaders across our Roche partner ecosystem to drive proposals for scope/allocation/interaction models for the project
  • Orchestrate the project change/communications strategy and editorial calendar to reach business/project stakeholder segments to drive business results (e.g. assess stakeholders needs impacted by change; coordinate with cross-functional teams, sponsors, leaders, and impacted parties to ensure alignment with, and effectiveness of, change management and communications plans)
  • Participate in RFP process, vendor assessment, and selection for project change/communication support
  • Working across the project lifecycle (e.g. with design, building, testing, learning teams) to plan and orchestrate the execution of town halls, roadshows, service/solution demos, user engagement sessions, briefings, scripts/messages, conferences/events etc. to increase their awareness, buy-in, readiness, and adoption
  • Shape project communication/change campaigns that touch the heart and minds of our internal customers (e.g. Affiliates, Global Functions, IIX, etc.) that articulate the differentiated value and thought leadership of the project
  • Prepare performance reports to assess share of voice, communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement measures etc.
  • Leading and managing internal communications and implementing multi-internal stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Set an example as change/communication leader and for cross-functional collaboration; effectively navigating the complexities of working in a matrixed organization
Online since: Tue Mar 25 13:58:08 CET 2025
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Reference number: 814244/1

Administrative Assistant for GC Strategy Ops CCBP (m/f/d)

Freelance/temporary employment for a project
Basel Stadt
  • Supports assigned leaders and teams with a variety of advanced administrative and operational activities including but not limited to scheduling and coordinating onsite/offsite meetings and/or events
  • Manage the agenda of the leader(s), according to best practice time management principles and coordinates domestic/international travel and conference calls
  • Coordinating the preparation of department budget, including monitoring expenses against budget, researching and analyzing any discrepancies; Creating and submitting purchase orders and compiles expense reports
  • Manage intranet and gDrives and assists with filing and organization of information
  • Provides support on editing and formatting executive-level presentations
  • Serves as the go-to-person for general operational or administrative inquiries
  • Supports the training and onboarding of new staff in administrative processes, systems, practices and tools as well as supports project work, planning and organization of meetings and events
  • Partners with other personal assistants and team members on a routine basis and provides backup support to leadership
  • Provides backup support to teams outside of own work area and across functions, as necessary
Online since: Wed Mar 26 16:00:04 CET 2025
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Reference number: 766419/1

Sales Manager Energy & Sustainability (m/w/d)

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Großraum Stuttgart
  • Sie beraten und betreuen Bestandskunden mit dem Ziel nachhaltige Geschäftsverbindungen zu vertiefen
  • Mit innovativen Ansätzen gewinnen Sie gezielt neue Kunden aus dem produzierenden Gewerbe und fördern das Unternehmenswachstum
  • Als Teil des Teams gehen Sie auf Kundenbedürfnisse ein und bieten maßgeschneiderte Lösungen im Bereich Energie und Nachhaltigkeit an
  • Sie führen Markt- und Wettbewerbsanalysen durch, um aufkommende Trends und potenzielle Geschäftschancen zu erkennen
  • Sie verantworten den gesamten Vertriebsprozess und führen eigenständig Vertragsverhandlungen
  • Sie fungieren als Bindeglied und kooperieren eng mit dem kaufmännischen und technischen Consulting, um die Projektumsetzung sicherzustellen
Online since: Tue Feb 04 17:28:18 CET 2025
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