Chief of Staff (COS) to the Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief of Staff (COS) to the Chief Sustainability Officer
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Job Description
The Chief of Staff supports the Chief Sustainability Officer in leading planning and executing high-impact sustainability and ESG-related strategic initiatives across the Group. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive the companys environmental and social transformation. Acting as a key orchestrator the Chief of Staff ensures the effective management of the sustainability roadmap supporting decision-making alignment and execution.
This position requires a strategic thinker and project leader with a strong understanding of sustainability topics project governance and cross-functional influence.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainability Strategy & Program Leadership
- Co-lead the design and execution of strategic sustainability projects aligned with the Groups long-term ESG roadmap.
- Collaborate with the CSO and other C-level leaders to identify and scope impactful sustainability opportunities (decarbonization circular economy social inclusion etc.).
- Lead cross-functional working groups and project teams ensuring timely delivery and coordination across business units brands and corporate functions.
- Drive change management efforts to embed sustainability into business practices and company culture.
- Ensure rigorous tracking of sustainability KPIs regulatory compliance (e.g. CSRD) and progress toward targets (e.g. net zero DEI goals).
Governance & Program Control
- Set up and manage governance rituals (steering committees reporting dashboards) to monitor initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities.
- Develop and maintain a centralized roadmap of ongoing sustainability initiatives with clear ownership milestones and impact tracking.
- Monitor risks and dependencies through structured risk management tools and mitigation planning.
- Support budget planning and resource allocation for sustainability programs.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare impactful materials (presentations memos briefs) to inform Executive Committee and Board-level discussions on sustainability topics.
- Synthesize complex information into clear and action-oriented content adapted to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. sustainability reporting ESG ratings investor briefings).
- Represent the CSOs priorities and voice in meetings ensuring alignment and follow-up on key actions.
- Coordinate closely with internal communications investor relations compliance and public affairs teams.
Leadership & Representation
- Act as a trusted right hand to the CSO ensuring continuity of leadership and strategic execution across the function.
- Represent the CSOs perspective and strategic direction in forums when needed ensuring consistency and integrity of messaging.
- Foster a culture of purpose responsibility and innovation across sustainability initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify internal processes in the sustainability office.
Qualifications :
Graduate of a top-tier Business School Engineering School or equivalent with a specialization or strong interest in sustainability/ESG.
Minimum 46 years of experience in strategy consulting corporate strategy sustainability consulting or ESG program leadership.
Proven experience in managing strategic projects and cross-functional transformation programs.
Solid knowledges of sustainability frameworks ESG standards and non-financial reporting.
Excellent communication synthesis and presentation skills ability to influence senior stakeholders and synthesize technical topics.
High level of discretion ownership and agility.
Fluent in English; other languages are a plus
Additional Information :
Why Join Accor
Accor dares to impact:
- the world
- We are committed to the world around us with a strong employer culture focused on the development of our 300000 talents.
- We adopt a continuous improvement approach to reduce the impact of digital on the environment across all our projects.
- your career:
- We enable all our employees to manage their work-life balance and offer them the means to shape their work environment according to their preferences.
- Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively allowing us to grow together on a daily basis.
- We value the richness of diverse nationalities represented from various backgrounds encompassing all the stories that make us who we are. We encourage diversity in personalities and professional paths. We know how to adapt to the specific needs of our employees especially those with disabilities.
-and also :
- ALL - Heartist Program: Unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.
- Heartist for Good Program: Commit to supporting an association of your choice from those available on our volunteering platform (1 day offered per year by the Group during your working hours).
- An Employee Social Committee (CSE) supporting the financing of your cultural and sports activities.
- Sustainable Mobility Package up to 700 for the use of green transportation or 50% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass).
- 10 meal vouchers.
- A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor without additional costs in case of enrollment of your dependents.
- Attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces restaurants and recreational and sports areas.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
