Description:
The Senior Manager of Sustainability will play a critical role in driving the successful implementation of Miral Experiences' sustainability strategy across all parks and facilities. Reporting directly to the Sustainability Director, this role is essential in embedding sustainability principles into operational processes, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, and aligning with global sustainability standards such as ISO 14001 and LEED.
The Senior Manager will work collaboratively to integrate a robust sustainability management system within the existing operational framework. They will focus on fostering a culture of sustainability, promoting innovation, and ensuring continuous improvement in environmental stewardship. This role is integral in supporting Miral Experiences’ ambition to be recognized as a global leader in sustainable and responsible theme park operations.
Full Job Scope:
Sustainability Strategy Development & Execution
- Collaborate closely with the Sustainability Director to execute Miral Experiences sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
- Act as a key driver in embedding sustainability principles into day-to-day operations, ensuring that all business units and functions understand and commit to these goals.
- Develop and lead sustainability awareness initiatives, educational programs, and training sessions to enhance the organization-wide understanding and commitment to sustainability.
- Monitor and report on the progress of sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic direction set by the Sustainability Director.
Management System Implementation
- Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the ISO 14001 sustainability management system, ensuring its integration with existing systems like ISO 45001.
- Ensure that the management system is continuously updated to reflect emerging sustainability trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
- Support the Sustainability Director in aligning the management system with global standards such as LEED and other relevant certifications.
Compliance & Regulatory Alignment
- Ensure strict compliance with UAE environmental regulations and global sustainability standards, working closely with regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring that all necessary documentation is prepared and that any issues are promptly addressed.
- Assist in the development of comprehensive sustainability reports, providing transparent communication on progress, challenges, and achievements to various stakeholders
Risk Management
- Capture systematic data collection and analysis for key sustainability metrics, including water and electrical consumption, to identify potential risks and inefficiencies and provide regular reports to stakeholders
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive Aspect and Impact Register, to systematically identify, assess, and document environmental risks associated with our operations and communicate regularly to the business
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the resilience of Miral’s operations against environmental risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the business.
Stakeholder engagement
- Serve as a key point of contact for sustainability initiatives, working with the Sustainability Director and other senior leaders to ensure alignment across the organization.
- Engage with external partners, industry groups, and the community to promote and share Miral’s sustainability initiatives and best practices.
- Support the communication of Miral Experiences sustainability vision and progress to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and engagement.
Job Essentials:
- A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field; or NEBOSH International Diploma in Environmental Management / IEMA Diploma in Sustainable Business practice
- 2+ years of Sustainability experience
- 2+ years in a Leadership role
- Proven leadership experience in sustainability or HSE.
- Strong expertise in the development and implementation of environmental management systems, particularly ISO 14001.
- Ability to conduct environmental incident investigations and analyze data to measure environmental performance.
- Proficiency in strategic planning and execution within sustainability initiatives.
- In-depth knowledge of UAE environmental regulations and international sustainability standards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to foster collaboration.