Sustainable Communication Associate Director (Director Level)

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Sustainable Communication Associate Director (Director Level) page is loaded## Sustainable Communication Associate Director (Director Level)locations: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emiratestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R **Sustainable Communications Associate Director – Abu Dhabi, UAE***Environmental Resources Management (ERM)*ERM is seeking a **Sustainable Communications Associate Director** to expand and elevate our sustainability communications offering across the Middle East. This senior role blends business development, strategic advisory, and hands‐on delivery, supporting clients as they navigate fast‐evolving expectations around sustainability, value creation, and stakeholder engagement.**Role Purpose**The position strengthens ERM’s growing Strategic Communications (StratComms) practice in the region. You will work closely with the Partner Lead for StratComms, EMEA, to shape, scale, and deliver a market‐leading sustainability communications capability for clients across sectors.**Responsibilities*** Lead the growth of ERM’s sustainability communications offering in the Middle East, working in partnership with the EMEA StratComms leadership team.* Develop compelling proposals and lead winning pitches to prospective clients.* Identify opportunities to sell and embed sustainability communications within existing ERM Middle East client relationships, collaborating closely with internal client leads.* Originate new business opportunities, leveraging your own network and market insight to drive practice growth.* Provide senior-level advisory to clients on sustainability communication strategies, value creation narratives, and multichannel engagement.* Oversee and quality‐assure delivery of client briefs, with a particular focus on sustainability report development and onward communication.* Contribute directly to delivery where needed, including copy‐editing sustainability reports, shaping corporate narratives, and producing high‐quality written content.* Contribute to building our reputation for sustainability comms in the region through identifying and participating in thought leadership and external events.**What you Bring*** Proven track record in a **communications consultancy** environment within the Middle East.* Strong knowledge of **regional and global sustainability reporting requirements**, including ADX guidance and international frameworks.* Some technical knowledge of ESG topics and solid experience of translating this for corporate and brand communication.* Ability to travel across the UAE and attend in‐person client meetings.* Expertise in **multichannel communications**, spanning corporate promotion, reputation management, and risk mitigation.* Experience communicating with diverse audiences: **investors, regulators, policymakers, customers, and employees**.* Familiarity with the Middle East business and financial ecosystem, including work with **Sovereign Wealth Funds** and government stakeholders.* Understanding of how Middle Eastern businesses position themselves to regional and global stakeholders.* Experience advising businesses on communication and reputation management.**Ideal Profile*** Experience in key sectors such as **energy, oil & gas, real estate, and financial services**.* Hands‐on experience delivering **corporate sustainability reports**.* Emirati nationals or long‐term UAE residents are strongly encouraged to apply.**Goal of Role*** Driving commercial growth for ERM’s sustainability communications agency.* Building a visible, credible sustainability communications presence for ERM in the Middle East.* Strengthening existing client relationships, developing new ones and expanding the firm’s footprint across priority sectors.* Delivering high‐quality, insight‐driven sustainability communications that support clients’ strategic objectives and enhance stakeholder trust.* Contributing to a collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture during a period of rapid growth.#LI-SG2#LI-Hybrid⠀ERM is committed to where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our .At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You
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