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Senior Sustainability Specialist

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 5 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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What you'll get

A responsible role with significant scope to make an impact.
The opportunity to actively contribute to the company's sustainability transformation.
A modern, collaborative and forward-looking work environment.
Flexible working arrangements and attractive remote working options.
Professional and personal development opportunities within a dynamic ESG environment.
Collaboration with dedicated experts in an international setting.
A culture that promotes innovation, accountability and sustainable thinking.
Competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.

The role

Sustainability is a key pillar of our corporate strategy. We integrate ESG principles across our business to support long-term value creation and responsible growth. To strengthen our Sustainability team, we are seeking a proactive and analytical professional who will help drive our sustainability agenda, support strategic initiatives and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Lead ESG initiatives with international impact.
Advance your career in an innovative and flexible environment.

What you'll do

Lead Group-wide sustainability, climate and ESG initiatives.
Drive decarbonisation and sustainability transformation projects.
Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations and monitor regulatory developments.
Collaborate with international teams and key business stakeholders.
Bring strong analytical skills, a data-driven mindset, and strategic vision.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

A successful Senior Sustainability Manager should have:

A university degree in sustainability, environmental sciences, business administration, engineering or a comparable field.
Ideally 5+ years of experience within insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
In-depth knowledge of relevant ESG and reporting standards.
Experience in sustainability reporting and working with regulatory requirements such as CSRD or TCFD.
Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
Experience with data analysis, reporting tools and complex data sets.
A structured, precise and solution-oriented approach to work. Experience in the insurance, financial services or consulting sector is an advantage, but not essential.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Strategic thinking and a strong commercial mindset.
Strong stakeholder management skills across different levels of seniority.
A strong affinity for data and numbers.
An independent and structured approach to work.
A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for cross-functional teamwork.
A solution-oriented mindset and a high degree of initiative.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple topics in parallel.
Curiosity and openness to new regulatory and professional developments.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.