CSR Executive - 6 Month Cover

Job description / Role

We are Chalhoub Group, a leading family business in the world of beauty, fashion and gifts. We have blended our Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury to offer service excellence to all our partners and a unique experience to all our customers for over 6o years As we continue to grow, it's our vision to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. Our passionate teams drive our vision forward, without them, we couldn't create luxury experiences for our customers. Through opportunities, development and support, we empower each and every employee to achieve their career goals - and beyond. It's an exciting journey we're on, and one you could be part of.

What we are looking for: CSR Executive

We are looking for a CSR Executive to assist in developing projects and supporting on the Chalhoub Group corporate social responsibility strategy. A focus will be on programs related to environmental sustainability and community investment, in order to achieve the Group's vision for its CSR strategy; which is to drive sustainable development in the Middle East while adding value to the business.

What you will do

- Follow all relevant Sustainable Engagement policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
- Coordinate and implement environmental awareness-raising events for employees in the UAE and regionally
- Coordinate across different business units for efforts related to social and environmental performance
- Manage partnerships with local community & government organizations and charities
- Assist in developing sustainability reports and tools for benchmarking performance
- Manage all CSR communication tools: intranet, website, newsletter, corporate magazine
- Ensure the development of initiatives that are relevant towards the environment (energy efficiency measures, waste management, resource optimization (water, paper, toner and electricity)
- Manage the development of software tools (with internal and external partners) to measure the consumption
- Launch initiatives and secure the buy-in of internal stakeholders (Group EHS & Security, Logistics, HR)
- Set and update sustainable supply chain processes
- Join key sustainable groups and use platform to keep abreast of new trends and regulatory changes (Jafza Sustainable Group, Dubai Chamber, etc.)
- Support the CSR Specialist in all needed documentation to apply for CSR labels and awards
- Keep abreast of international trends, new regulatory affairs and new technologies

Requirements

What you need to succeed in this role

- University Degree in Environmental Science/ Sustainability field or any relevant field
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in CSR

Ready to join our exciting transformation to become a hybrid retailer, bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of our customers everywhere? Now's your chance. By being part of our journey here at Chalhoub Group, you can make a real impact on customers and some of the finest brands in the world. In return, you'll have everything you need to innovate your career.

What we can offer you

We will help shape your journey with us through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility.

Our Group offers the opportunity to support careers that may span different teams, different job roles, different categories and even different countries. We offer diverse career paths for those who show drive and passion as well as the desire to learn and grow.

Amazing benefits

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, life insurance, child education contribution & exclusive employee discounts.

About the Company

The Chalhoub Group is the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955. As an expert in retail, distribution and marketing services based in Dubai, the group has become a major player in the fashion, beauty and gift sectors regionally.

By blending its Middle East expertise and intimate knowledge of luxury, Chalhoub Group is building brands in the region, by offering service excellence to all its partners and a unique experience to its customers through its passionate teams.

With a growing workforce of more than 9,000 people, implemented in 14 countries, as well as the operating of over 470 retail outlets, the group's success is attributed to its most valued asset of highly skilled and dedicated teams. Professionalism and passion are what fuel the Chalhoub Group's competitive edge in today's market.

By being committed to implementing sustainable practices into their business, the Chalhoub Group has been awarded in 2013 the CSR Label from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.