Deputy Manager/Manager - Dept Of Planning, Organisation Development & Sustainability

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As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

SP’s Department of Planning, Organisation Development & Sustainability (PODS) drives whole-of-organisation strategic planning, and is responsible for resource allocation, organisational transformation and culture change.

You will report to the Deputy Director (Sustainability). As part of the sustainability team within PODS, you will work closely with senior management to develop, communicate and implement SP’s sustainability strategy and plans.

Responsibilities:-

• Articulate processes and plans to achieve organisation-level sustainability objectives and targets, including but not limited to sustainability reporting
• Oversee annual sustainability reporting cycle, in accordance with prevailing standards and reporting requirements
• Develop organisation-level policies and interventions in the area of sustainability, taking into account broader organisational priorities and operational considerations
• Drive organisational alignment with regards to the sustainability plans, including but not limited to internal communications and engagement efforts, involving both staff and students

Requirements:-

• Strong project management and time management, able to manage multiple concurrent work streams and work effectively under time pressure
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively in teams and with multiple different stakeholders across the organisation
• 3-5 years prior experience in sustainability management and/or reporting will be an advantage, particularly in medium to large organisations
• Relevant qualifications will be an advantage, including but not limited to:
  • Tertiary qualifications in areas such as Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Economics or Geography
• Professional certifications, e.g. BCA Green Mark Professional, GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, ISCA Sustainability Professional

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

Closing date: 18 Feb 2025

If you are not shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.