Global Sustainability Manager (m/f/x - 100%)

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Global Sustainability Manager (m/f/x - 100%)

Our strength lies not in our similarities but in revealing the exceptional diversity of our cultures and colleagues. We leverage the advantage of being a global company with an international workforce. We employ the best experts who we trust to make informed decisions, who dare to implement their ideas and who take ownership of their actions. No matter where you are from, what you believe in, what age you are, who you love, or if you are disabled: In the end, together we always make it happen!

WE RECRUIT

Reporting directly to the CMO and Committee Chair Sustainability we are looking for our:

Global Sustainability Manager (m/f/x- 100%)

in our headquarters in Schaffhausen.

In this role, you will reinforce our leadership in sustainability in the luxury watch segment by crafting the path to implementing and enhancing IWC Schaffhausen’s corporate sustainability vision, which consequently entails acting as a change agent, developing new ideas and initiatives as well as the coordination and execution of all its corporate sustainability activities worldwide.

Sustainability is a top priority at IWC Schaffhausen. We strive to create long-term value for both our business and society while preserving our heritage in quality, craftsmanship and innovation. By looking back at our founding values and forward to a resilient future, we aim to be growth-oriented while remaining socially and environmentally responsible.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work closely with IWC’s CMO and Sustainability Committee to support and advise IWC’s subdivisions and subsidiaries in knowledge transfer and the implementation of social, environmental and ethical policies and projects to drive IWC’s corporate sustainability objectives.

You will also be responsible for introducing tools and workflows to harmonize sustainability research and data across all levels and departments. IWC Schaffhausen is a Maison within Richemont Group. At company level and interfacing with the Group you will be first point of contact for all sustainability topics, and responsible for IWC’s participation in select Group reporting initiatives and other projects. Externally, you will interface with leading organizations such as the Responsible Jewellery Council and Ellen MacArthur Foundation to ensure IWC meets related standards and reporting requirements, and to proactively identify opportunities for improved practices.

In addition, you will ensure the implementation of consistent sustainability communications, both internally and externally, to raise the awareness of IWC’s commitment to sustainability and the respective initiatives.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master degree with a focus on sustainable development
• At least 7 years’ experience leading sustainability initiatives in a corporate setting
• Extensive professional experience in stakeholder management, change management and project management
• Professional experience gathering, managing and reporting data relating to topics such as greenhouse gas emissions and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• Strong communications skills, professional experience in drafting internal and external corporate communications
• Experience in creating and delivering trainings in-person and online, strong motivational skills
• Proven ability to quickly get up to speed on new topics and to assess the relevant sustainability factors related to these
• Knowledge of recent developments in sustainability and anticipation of future topics, in Switzerland and globally
• Ability to work across corporate functions and levels, in a fast-paced environment
• ICT skills: MS Office, SharePoint, Zoom
• Individual responsibility, self-reliance and motivation will complete your profile
• Native English, fluent German, French and further languages an advantage

WE OFFER

IWC offers an entrepreneurial and challenging working environment: the company’s roots are in Switzerland, but it is a successful international player. We maintain our tradition, yet we are always on the lookout for innovations and ways to improve. Change management, education, transversal project teams, further training and personal development are therefore of key importance for our long-term success.