Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager, Sustainability Office

Nanyang Technological University is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager for its Sustainability Office in Singapore. The role involves developing and implementing sustainability initiatives, integrating sustainability into academic programs, analyzing performance data, and fostering collaboration across departments. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in sustainability. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential. NTU is a leading research university with a focus on environmental sustainability.
The NTU Sustainability Office aims to provide strategic advice and track the sustainability performance of various NTU initiatives. It will also promote sustainability awareness and plan, organize and track sustainability initiatives and programmes to integrate into our education, research, and community engagement efforts. As part of the team, you will help formulate sustainability strategies, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to design and implement initiatives that reduce environmental impact, encourage sustainable behaviour on campus, enhance operational efficiency, and support the university’s broader goals. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement campus-wide sustainability initiatives (e.g., resource efficiency, community engagement) to help NTU achieve its’ sustainability goals Lead the integration of sustainability into academic programmes and student learning experiences Support the tracking, analysis, and interpretation of sustainability performance data to inform reporting, planning, and continuous improvement Contribute to sustainability communications, including the preparation of reports, award nominations, and other knowledge-sharing platforms Collaborate with other offices and departments to embed sustainability into operations, policies, and campus culture Contribute to the NTU’s sustainability performance benchmarking efforts Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Business, or Social Sciences Relevant experience in a sustainability-related role, or strong domain knowledge in environment and sustainability is preferred Proven experience in planning, executing, and managing projects related to sustainability (e.g., energy, carbon footprint, water, food, waste, climate) Strong critical thinking and analytical skills Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and drive projects forward Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders Proficient in writing, storyboarding, and presentations, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels Positive attitude with a strong sense of initiative and responsibility We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive