Description
SummaryAt PwC, our people in corporate affairs and communications are responsible for managing and coordinating the organisation's internal and external communications, public relations, and corporate reputation. They focus on developing and implementing strategies to effectively communicate the organisation's mission, values, and initiatives to various stakeholders including employees, customers, investors, media, and the general public.
Those in corporate social responsibility at PwC, you will focus on driving sustainable and ethical practices within the organisation and its stakeholders, creating positive social and environmental impact. You will work towards creating a responsible and purpose-driven business culture.
At PwC, our Sustainability or ESG programmes include our Community investment, net zero commitment and Inclusion and Diversity programmes. Our community investment programmes include addressing education gaps, literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy and upskilling for people with disability. These programmes provide an opportunity for our people to give back and make a difference, making itan important element in the culture at PwC.
As manager in Corporate Sustainability (Community), you will lead and manage projects through their full lifecycle from requirements gathering through to deployment and acceptance andbe responsible for their successful completion and programme reporting. You will also need to work closely in the ESG team and across the firm, leveraging (learning from and contributing to) experts across energy transition, climate change, nature, human rights and inclusion & diversity.
Project Management
Manage a range of projects related to community investment.
Review and maintain project documentation produced by the team, in line with project processes.
Provide regular progress reports to key stakeholders and program managers.
Provide and negotiate project and resource plans to support program planning.
Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, including senior leaders and external providers.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels within PwC and externals to ensure ongoing commitment, collaboration, and coordination of resources.
Reporting and Evaluation
Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
Provide reporting on outcomes and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
Risk Management and Problem Solving
Responsible for ensuring that risks, issues, and changes are identified and managed effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated commitment.
Continuous Improvement
Inspire and contribute to continual improvement in project and program processes.
Share knowledge and experience with peers and team as continuous feedback and to support project improvements.
Demonstrate agility to learn and apply new concepts to work.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to :
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Qualifications
5 to 8 years of Sustainability, ESG or Corporate Responsibility experience, including stakeholder management, project management, assessments and reporting.
Have working knowledge of international sustainability standards and best practices (like ISSB, GRI Standards, UNGC, SDGs, UNGPs, SASB, TCFD, IIRC, etc.)
Have experience writing and / or coordinating Sustainability reporting.
Experience in developing and implementing programmes in Sustainability & responsible business areas.
Sound understanding of corporate sustainability across various industry sectors.
Collaborated with multiple nonprofit organisations and social enterprises in Sustainability and ESG areas.
High proficiency in using spreadsheets and slides.
Able to analyse data and provide recommendations or interventions.
Plus : Proficiency with data analysis and visualisation tools.
Additional skills
Able to work on several projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
The candidate should have an established track record for delivering Sustainability / ESG programmes.
Able to manage project financials.
Energetic, passionate, and entrepreneurial attitude.
Flexible and agile in learning new skills e.g. will need to learn about Net Zero, sustainability, nature, wellbeing, Inclusion issues and apply knowledge to work.
Education
Degrees / Field of Study required : Degrees / Field of Study preferred :
Certifications
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Carbon Footprint, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Communications Management, Communications Planning, Communications Strategy, Compliance and Governance, Complying With Regulations, Corporate Governance, Corporate Management, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, Environmental Outreach, Environmental Regulation, Ethical Standards, Event Volunteer Management {+ 36 more}
Desired Languages
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Job Posting End Date
January 31, 2026
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