About Us

 

Sanipex Group offers to our customers a unique lifestyle proposition throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our reputation has been built over 30 years through our Retail, Trade, Project, and Digital channels by offering a one-stop-shop for architects, interior designers, developers, retailers and private clients alike.

We are a dynamic, creative team of people who are passionate about our customers and products. Our team enjoy and participate in comprehensive training programs to develop new skills and capabilities. You too can thrive in a positive, fun, and driven culture and take your career to new heights. We employ over 38 nationalities and committed to inclusion and diversity.

Our Corporate team is built on inspiration and innovation, and which are unrivalled to suit all our clients’ needs. Due to our expansion and growth, a career opportunity has arisen for a Sustainability Lead (ESG).

About the role

 

As the Sustainability Lead (ESG) you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing sustainability in environmental, social and governance initiatives that align with our values, and meet the requirements of our customers and wider stakeholders.

You will collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to help drive sustainability practices, reduce environmental impact, and promote ethical and responsible business practices. A key part of the role will be to develop tracking, reporting and presentational materials, such as a company ESG Report, to highlight and communicate our progress.

You will lead the development and execution of sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint. Take a pragmatic approach to identify ideas which make sense and add the most value to our business and consolidate existing activities already in progress by the company.

Collaborate with teams across the business to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations, including new product development concepts, waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and responsible sourcing. Monitor and analyse key sustainability metrics to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in sustainability to ensure continuous improvement and innovation. Conduct regular training and awareness programs to promote a culture of sustainability and environmental consciousness. Establish partnerships with local communities, suppliers, and organizations to support sustainability efforts and drive positive social impact.

In collaboration with internal Department Heads, help develop an ESG strategy and polices in line with customer and stakeholder requirements, industry best practices and wider global initiatives such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals or the Global Reporting Initiative. Take the lead in producing an annual ESG report for the company and work with the marketing team to develop regular external communication activities which promote our sustainability efforts to customers.

About You

 

  • Previous experience in sustainability or a related role.
  • Familiarity with environmental laws and regulations in the UAE and/or GCC.
  • Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges.
  • Highly motivated and a result driven individual with excellent team working skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work proactively and collaboratively across the business.
  • Ability to adapt and work within diverse, intercultural environments.
  • Excellent writing and presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Very organised and focussed.
  • Energy and passion for what you do.

What we can offer

 

You will turn your career aspirations into reality. We will help shape your career journey through enriching experiences, learning, and development opportunities. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are passionate, innovative, and collaborative – every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

We Welcome Everyone to Apply

 

It takes diversity of thought, culture, background, abilities, and perspectives to truly enthuse and excite our customers. We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application. Due to the influx of applications, we don’t always get the opportunity to speak to our candidates. Consequently, if you haven’t been contacted over the next two weeks then you can assume you have not been successful on this occasion.