Job description

The Group Sustainability Manager – Employee Engagement and Sustainability Change Management is responsible for leading cultural transformation around sustainability pillars within Al-Futtaim by embedding sustainability in the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to attract, engage and retain talent aligned with sustainability values. The role works closely with Group HR, Group Communications, Internal Communications, Sustainability Champions and various divisions to formulate and execute a comprehensive communication strategy that supports the Sustainable Transformation of the Group, with a strong focus on social media and internal engagement platforms and measuring success through posts and engagement metrics. The position develops and implements strategies embedding sustainability across the employee lifecycle, benchmarks sustainability dimensions of the EVP against best practices, monitors and reports on EVP performance metrics such as employee engagement and retention, and integrates clear and measured KPIs to track sustainability impact on the EVP. The manager collaborates with Group HR, Internal Communications and Sustainability Champions to organize masterclasses, industry roundtables and community events, strengthens cross-divisional partnerships to ensure coherent and impactful EVP messaging, and tracks success with metrics like the number of active Sustainability champions, events held and awards gained. The role develops and delivers tailored learning modules and upskilling programs for sustainability champions, organizes workshops, masterclasses and e-learning opportunities to build organizational sustainability capabilities, and measures success by the number of upskilled employees and sustainability learning programs conducted. Additional responsibilities include supporting recruitment branding and positioning Al-Futtaim as an employer of choice through sustainability storytelling and campaigns, and leading the organization of Al-Futtaim's annual Sustainability and Art event. The role requires strong analytical skills for monitoring and reporting on EVP and engagement metrics, excellent project management and stakeholder collaboration abilities, proficiency in digital communication, learning and reporting tools, and effective communication and training skills for employee engagement, supported by 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, social media and event organization with previous sustainability experience preferred and a proven track record in developing and executing employee engagement or sustainability strategies.