Senior Sustainability Manager
Key information
- Publication date:05 February 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Fluent)
- Place of work:Basel
Job summary
Join Jet Aviation as a Senior Sustainability Manager! Lead impactful initiatives and drive change in aviation.
Tasks
- Develop and execute a global sustainability roadmap.
- Evaluate current efforts and identify key improvement opportunities.
- Partner with key stakeholders to implement sustainability programs.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
- Strong project management and analytical skills required.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to some 4,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Defence, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
As the Senior Sustainability Manager, you will promote a climate of excellence by leading impactful sustainability initiatives that align with our business goals and values. Acting as a Jet Aviation Brand Ambassador, you will ensure that sustainability is embedded into our culture, operations, and long-term strategy. This is a unique opportunity to inspire change and implement innovative solutions that shape the future of our company and the aviation industry.
If you are a passionate leader with a vision for a more sustainable world, we invite you to join our journey.
Your mission
- Shape the Strategy: Develop, execute, and continuously advance a global sustainability roadmap, with a focus on our customers, our assets, and our people, aligning with business goals and industry best practices.
- Evaluate & Improve Performance: Assess our current sustainability efforts, identify key opportunities, and implement improvements.
- Drive Engagement & Implementation: Partner with Operations, Real Estate, Brand, EH&S, and other key stakeholders to develop and implement high-impact sustainability programs.
- Support Data & Insights: Collaborate with EH&S to track, analyze, and map sustainability data, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
- Be a Change Champion: Develop initiatives that support business growth, mitigate reputational risks, and enhance brand equity for employees, customers, and partners.
- Empower & Inspire: Lead the Green Team, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and corporate social impact.
- Measure & Communicate Impact: Track sustainability performance and share key insights, achievements, and progress with leadership and external stakeholders.
What we offer you
- An exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment
- Various opportunities for professional and personal development
- Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects
- A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you
- Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years or more of experience in corporate social responsibility/sustainability with a proven ability to drive initiatives and influence stakeholders.
- Strategic and analytical mindset, capable of balancing big-picture thinking with detailed execution.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for inspiring and implementing change across all levels of an organization.
- Proven project management expertise, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and drive engagement.
- Proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
If you’re ready to lead sustainability efforts that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape a more sustainable future!
