Sustainability Partnerships and Engagement Associate Director (9 month FTC)

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: WPP
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WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.

We create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.

WPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations - from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN. Our clients include 61 of the FTSE 100, 307 of the Fortune Global 500, all 30 of the Dow Jones 30 and 62 of the NASDAQ 100. WPP are the leader in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and 20th in the FTSE 100 rankings for Women on Boards.

Associate Director, Sustainability Engagement (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract) WPP is seeking a highly motivated and experienced sustainability professional to join our global Sustainability Team.

This is a unique opportunity to lead employee engagement with WPP's ambitious sustainability agenda during a 9-month FTC, based at our London headquarters in Sea Containers House.

Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement a comprehensive employee sustainability engagement strategy, driving awareness, adoption, and advocacy across the WPP network. Content Development & Delivery:

Create engaging and informative resources, including training modules for the WPP Sustainability Academy, to educate and empower employees on key sustainability topics. Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including the global Green Team network, agency leadership, and corporate communications, to ensure alignment and maximize impact. Program Management:

Oversee the planning and execution of key sustainability initiatives, including Earth Day activations and the ongoing development of the Sustainability Academy. Measurement & Reporting:

Track and analyze the effectiveness of engagement programs, providing regular updates and insights to senior management. External Engagement:

Represent WPP at industry events and contribute to external sustainability initiatives, enhancing WPP's reputation as a leader in the field. Qualifications & Experience: Proven track record of developing and implementing successful employee engagement programs, ideally within a global organization. Deep understanding of sustainability principles, frameworks, and best practices. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences. Organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Experience working with virtual collaboration tools and platforms. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

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