Contract Duration: November 2026 – February 2027Location: Riyadh
Position Summary
The Sustainability Manager supports the implementation of the tournament’s sustainability programme and ensures sustainability principles are embedded across tournament operations. The role contributes to the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System (ESMS), coordinating sustainability initiatives with functional areas, venues, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
The position plays a key role in monitoring environmental performance, supporting compliance activities, collecting sustainability data, and driving the delivery of sustainability initiatives throughout the tournament lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainability Programme Delivery
• Support the implementation of the Tournament Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives across operational functional areas.
• Assist venues and operational teams in integrating sustainable practices into day-to-day operations.
• Monitor progress against sustainability objectives, targets, and key performance indicators.
Event Sustainability Management System (ISO 20121)
• Support the implementation and ongoing management of the ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management System.
• Maintain sustainability registers, procedures, records, and documentation required for certification.
• Coordinate sustainability compliance monitoring across tournament sites and operations.
• Support preparation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in ensuring sustainability policies and procedures are consistently applied across all functional areas.
Operational Sustainability Initiatives
• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives across:
- Waste management and recycling
- Energy efficiency and resource optimisation
- Water conservation
- Sustainable procurement
- Sustainable transport and mobility
- Carbon emissions monitoring and reduction initiatives
Accessibility Coordination
• Support the implementation of the tournament’s accessibility strategy.
• Assist in monitoring accessibility compliance across venues and tournament services.
• Coordinate accessibility requirements with venue, transport, and operational teams.
• Support the implementation of accessibility guidelines for spectators, participants, and workforce groups.
Data Collection & Reporting
• Collect and consolidate sustainability performance data from venues and functional areas.
• Support carbon footprint calculations and environmental impact assessments.
• Monitor sustainability KPIs and performance metrics.
• Contribute to sustainability progress reports and final event sustainability reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
• Liaise with internal functional areas, suppliers, contractors, and venue teams to implement sustainability initiatives.
• Support sustainability workshops, training sessions, and awareness programmes.
• Assist in engagement with sustainability partners, environmental organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Promote sustainability best practices across tournament operations.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Event Management, or a related discipline.
Experience
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, environmental management, or event operations.
• Experience supporting sustainability programmes within major events, sports events, large-scale projects, or complex organisations is preferred.
• Experience working with ISO 20121 or similar sustainability management frameworks is advantageous.
Skills
• Sustainability programme coordination
• Environmental performance monitoring
• Sustainability data collection and reporting
• ESG principles and sustainability frameworks
• Stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Knowledge of sustainable event management practices
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
