The Job:

• Work with the Sustainable Development Manager (SDO) to manage sustainability accounting including Divisional Environmental and Board Sustainable Development (SD) reports.  Ensure timely monitoring of performance data, tracking progress against SD strategy work plan and measuring performance against key targets and group KPIs 
• Assist the Sustainable Development Manager with internal and external SD reporting as well as wider SD communications 
• Help plan and coordinate Swire Group SD Committee and working groups in the areas of supply chain and environment.  Communicate and support operating companies to develop sustainability policies and execute SD initiatives 
• Support the SDO in the design, execution and performance monitoring of the Group’s Sustainable Development (SD) Strategy   

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, organisational sustainability or related discipline, although Master’s degree preferable  
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in either an in-house SD position or SD consultancy 
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Cantonese.  Proficiency in Putonghua is also an advantage 
• Strong data management, analytical and problem solving skills 
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills 
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and data management systems

Application:
 
We offer a competitive package to the right candidate. Qualified and interested parties please send application quoting the above reference number and detailing contact information, education and employment background, and salary expectation through one of the following means:

Postal address:
Head of Staff Department
John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd GPO Box 1, Hong Kong
Fax number: (852) 2946 8402
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All applications received will be used exclusively for selection purposes and handled confidentially by authorized personnel only. Your application may also be considered for other suitable positions within the Swire group. (Please indicate clearly on your application if you would not like to be considered for other positions within the group.)  Unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after an appropriate time.

The Swire group is a multi-national, multi-disciplined commercial group, with its principal areas of operations in the Asia Pacific region, and centred on the Greater China area. We pride ourselves on being original and forward-looking, setting standards for operational excellence wherever we do business – qualities that have guided our operations for over 200 years.

Our Sustainable Development Office (SDO), based in Hong Kong, supports the sustainability agenda of both our publicly listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Ltd, and those of our parent company, John Swire & Sons Ltd, headquartered in London. The SDO now invites applications for the following position, to be based in London: