The WRC Promoter GmbH is responsible for all commercial aspects of the FIA World Rally Championship since 2013. These include the worldwide commercialization of media and sponsoring rights as well as the production of TV formats for all rallies across the WRC calendar. For more information visit www.wrc.com.
To support and strengthen our team, we are looking for a Sustainability Manager (m/f/d).
Responsibilities
- All responsibilities relate to both WRC Promoter GmbH and its Championships (FIA World Rally Championship and FIA European Rally Championship).
- Implement the Promoter and Championships´ Sustainability Roadbook.
- Maintain the 3-star accreditation within the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, and onwards towards the ISO 14001 / ISO 20121 certification(s).
- Provide guidance and support to all stakeholders within all championships to attain the FIA 3-star accreditation and implement best practices in environmental management.
- Create and deliver with other internal departments specific sustainability projects.
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to staff at all levels on issues relating to sustainability.
- Promote and carry out change among event promoters, teams, and partners within each championship and the wider rallying community.
- Lead and take full responsibility for the Promoters' and Championships' carbon footprint measurements.
- Support relevant internal and external audits and shareholder reporting on sustainability topics.
- Support the development of regular internal and external reporting on sustainability KPI’s within the company’s operations and as part of the broader sustainability strategy.
- Degree in environmental sciences, business administration, economics, or similar.
- Relevant experience in a similar sustainability role, preferably in a sports or events environment.
- Relevant subject matter expertise in the field of sustainability.
- Previous experience of quality assurance systems such as ISO 14001 / ISO 20121.
- Proven track record of multi-stakeholder carbon footprint measurements and reporting.
- A track record of working within a team of operational staff in a complex sporting regulatory environment.
- Demonstrable excellent project management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written English and German communication skills. Additional languages are a plus.
- Commitment to promoting sustainability within the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Knowledge of the Motorsport industry.
- Excellent computer skills. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office is appreciated.
- Results and detail-oriented, can-do attitude, tenacity, autonomy.
- Proficient organisational, prioritisation, communication and administrative skills.
- Willingness to travel
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