Sustainability and ESG Coordinator

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Job Summary: Drive and coordinate the sustainability and ESG strategy of an educational group, integrating academic, operational, and corporate management to generate measurable impact. Key Highlights: 1. Continuous professional growth with ongoing training and constant challenges 2. A close-knit, collaborative, and demanding culture 3. Institutional prestige and stability at a leading university **Description:** ---------------- Do you want to develop your professional career at Spain’s first private university? At UAX (Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio), we offer you the opportunity to grow professionally within an organization undergoing rapid expansion, strongly committed to innovation, learning, and social impact. Being part of UAX means contributing to a university community connected to the business world and oriented toward the sustainable development of society. Working with us is much more than holding a position: it means joining a purpose-driven project where talent is nurtured and commitment, initiative, and teamwork are recognized. At UAX, you will find: * Continuous professional growth: We invest in your development through training, constant challenges, and real opportunities for advancement. * Impact and purpose: Every project has a clear objective: improving people’s lives through education and innovation. * A close-knit, collaborative, and demanding culture: You will work alongside committed teams and professionals in an environment that values excellence without compromising closeness and camaraderie. * Institutional prestige and stability: You will become part of a leading university, recognized for its academic quality and transformative approach. Additionally, at UAX we value diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, origin, religion, race, or disability. We firmly believe that diverse teams enrich our culture and make us stronger. If you share our vision and wish to join an environment where your work truly makes a difference, we’re waiting for you! Job Mission To drive, coordinate, and implement the operational deployment of the educational group’s sustainability and ESG strategy, ensuring its genuine integration into academic, operational, and corporate management, regulatory compliance, and the generation of measurable impact across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. Responsibilities: 1\. ESG Strategy Implementation and Monitoring * Execute the ESG action plans defined by the educational group. * Coordinate sustainability initiatives across campuses, centers, and academic units. * Ensure alignment among ESG policy, corporate strategy, and the educational mission. 2\. Reporting, Metrics, and Compliance * Coordinate the collection, validation, and analysis of ESG indicators (KPIs). * Participate in preparing sustainability reports and non-financial reporting (CSRD/EINF). * Support audits, double materiality assessments, and benchmarking exercises. 3\. Cross-functional Coordination * Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, Legal, Communications, Infrastructure, and Academic departments. * Serve as the operational liaison between technical departments and senior management. 4\. Academic and Social Impact * Support the integration of sustainability criteria and SDGs into curricula and academic activities. * Collaborate on volunteer programs, social impact initiatives, and external partnerships. * Foster a sustainability culture among employees, faculty, and students. * Contribute to the employee sustainable mobility plan. 5\. Communication and Awareness-raising * Support internal and external communication of ESG initiatives. * Develop content tailored to different stakeholder groups. * Participate in forums, events, and collaborative projects related to educational sustainability. **Requirements:** --------------- Requirements: Education: * Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Business Administration and Management (ADE), Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field. * A Master’s or postgraduate degree in Sustainability, ESG, CSR, or Environmental Management is desirable. Professional Experience: * 3–5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, CSR, or non-financial reporting. * Demonstrable experience in the practical implementation of ESG solutions. * Experience in the educational or institutional sector is desirable. Technical Knowledge: * Familiarity with ESG frameworks, SDGs, CSRD, EINF, and double materiality. * Ability to define and monitor sustainability KPIs and metrics. * Understanding of environmental, social, and governance impacts within educational organizations. We Offer: As a UAX employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package: * Employment Contract Type: We offer a permanent, full-time contract. * Flexible Compensation: Allocatable toward health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, and transport cards. * Flexible working hours and one day per week of remote work. * Up to a 70% discount on all UAX degree programs—for yourself and your first-degree relatives. * Full access to all services and advantages of working on a university campus (sports center, dining facilities, outdoor areas). * Participation in the Be Healthy program, offering numerous employee activities such as running club, Pilates classes, multiple workshops, and gym access. * Discounts at our veterinary and dental clinics. If you wish to join this outstanding initiative within the educational sector, don’t hesitate to apply.