Manager, Social Sustainability

Key Responsibilities

Programme development, organisation and implementation:

• Develop, design and execute outreach events, projects and activities with clear goals and purpose aligned to SSD KPIs, set well defined parameters and ownership of project outcomes.
• Proactively plan, lead and deliver additional programme initiatives and ideas to further enhance attainment of strategic goals and actions

Seek and build partnership opportunities:

• Work closely with Head of Programme to strategise and develop action plans that facilitate SSD to seek out and enrol organisations and partners with matching needs and mindsets
• Support building, enlarging and extending collaboration opportunities and relationships with organizations

Reporting and budget management:

• Manage and produce regular updates and key reports to various stakeholder groups
• Manage and monitor budget allocated for programme activities and initiatives ensuring it follows guidelines, processes and SOPs, cost effective implementation and required documentation.
• Track and report programme performance, goals and KPIs
• Oversee the integrity, accuracy and currency of database

Research, Data Collection and Analysis:

• Track, monitor and oversee the collection of outcomes, data and information of programs, projects and surveys/studies undertaken
• Analyse and use data/information insights to build better understanding of the challenges and dynamics of the operating environment
• Turn insights and experience gathered to build knowledge base and best practices in support of SSD’s overall strategic goals.

Continuous Learning, Advocacy and Thought Leadership:

• Stay current and relevant with developments in Social Sustainability, specifically in the areas of corporate volunteering and inclusive hiring.
• Co-develop themes, thought leadership topics and social sustainability best practices

• A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Relevant certifications in CSR or Sustainability would be an advantage.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate engagement, CSR, or business development, with a strong track record in building strategic partnerships.
• Experience in working with senior corporate leaders and aligning impact programmes with business objectives.
• Proven success in designing and delivering marketing and outreach campaigns, ideally in a social impact or corporate volunteering context.
• Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making and impact reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively across diverse stakeholders.