Sustainability Specialist Lazio

Sustainability Specialist
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

What you'll need to have

- Demonstrated experience in the field of communication, Corporate Social Responsibility and a strong interest in sustainability issues;

- In depth knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a project;

- Ability to engage a receiver and create passion for your plans;

- Ability to create a strong network of partners internally and externally to the company;

- Ability to recognise the link between environmental sustainability and the commercial agenda;

- Committed to creating a more sustainable way of living;

- Good analytical and numerical ability;

- Good level of English;

- Self-reliant and motivated with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.

What you'll be doing day to day

- Cooperate with the store management team to ensure Sustainability is integrated into the store Action Plan;

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent engagement throughout the local area;

- Establish and lead processes to facilitate the concrete and effective alignment of the sustainability strategy and its integration into the store's corporate agenda;

- Communicate internally and externally, the strategy and goals, acting as the company's ambassador on sustainability topics;

- Make sure that the store Action Plan is implemented and periodically checked through the Sustainability Functional Review and other relevant assessments;

- Act ad reference person for co-workers regarding sustainability related matters, contributing to co-worker training and engagement initiatives;

- Work in cooperation with our national and local strategic partners and charitable organisations to ensure shared campaigns and initiatives are effectively planned, executed and communicated;

- Provide sustainability related contents for communication purposes, with special focus on local initiatives;

- Provide an inspiring and motivating direction for the store colleagues on how, together, we can grow IKEA in a sustainable and socially responsible way.

The Sustainability Specialist ensures the integration and implementation of various sustainability strategies from a dynamic, multifunctional perspective.

Primary responsibilities are to establish the IKEA brand and IKEA stores as trustworthy and meaningful, with the latter being a natural destination for sustainable home living and to be responsible in stores to ensure that we meet IKEA's commitment to having a positive impact on people and the environment, growing our business and achieving long-term profitability.