Sustainability Manager
Job in
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Client of Talent Blueprint FZ LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
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Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position
Sustainability Manager
Contract DurationNovember 2026 – February 2027
LocationRiyadh
Position SummaryThe Sustainability Manager supports the implementation of the tournament's sustainability programme and ensures sustainability principles are embedded across tournament operations. The role contributes to the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS), coordinating sustainability initiatives with functional areas, venues, suppliers and key stakeholders. The position plays a key role in monitoring environmental performance, supporting compliance activities, collecting sustainability data and driving the delivery of sustainability initiatives throughout the tournament lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities- Sustainability Programme Delivery
- Support the implementation of the Tournament Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan
- Coordinate sustainability initiatives across operational functional areas
- Assist venues and operational teams in integrating sustainable practices into day‑to‑day operations
- Monitor progress against sustainability objectives, targets and key performance indicators
- Event Sustainability Management System (ISO 20121)
- Support the implementation and ongoing management of the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System
- Maintain sustainability registers, procedures, records and documentation required for certification
- Coordinate sustainability compliance monitoring across tournament sites and operations
- Support preparation for internal and external audits
- Assist in ensuring sustainability policies and procedures are consistently applied across all functional areas
- Operational Sustainability Initiatives
- Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across waste management and recycling, energy efficiency and resource optimisation, water conservation, sustainable procurement, sustainable transport and mobility, carbon emissions monitoring and reduction initiatives
- Accessibility Coordination
- Support the implementation of the tournament's accessibility strategy
- Assist in monitoring accessibility compliance across venues and tournament services
- Coordinate accessibility requirements with venue, transport and operational teams
- Support the implementation of accessibility guidelines for spectators, participants and workforce groups
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Collect and consolidate sustainability performance data from venues and functional areas
- Support carbon footprint calculations and environmental impact assessments
- Monitor sustainability KPIs and performance metrics
- Contribute to sustainability progress reports and final event sustainability reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building
- Liaise with internal functional areas, suppliers, contractors and venue teams to implement sustainability initiatives
- Support sustainability workshops, training sessions and awareness programmes
- Assist in engagement with sustainability partners, environmental organisations and community stakeholders
- Promote sustainability best practices across tournament operations
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Event Management or a related discipline - Experience:
5–8 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management or event operations - Experience:
supporting sustainability programmes within major events, sports events, large‑scale projects or complex organisations is preferred - Experience:
working with ISO 20121 or similar sustainability management frameworks is advantageous
- Sustainability programme coordination
- Environmental performance monitoring
- Sustainability data collection and reporting
- ESG principles and sustainability frameworks
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Knowledge of sustainable event management practices
- Strong organisational and project coordination skills
- Excellent communication and reporting abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
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