ISP Sustainability Reporting, Data, and Project Coordinator
Description
ISP Sustainability Reporting, Data, and Project Coordinator Role Profile
Purpose of Role
ISP is seeking a talented, innovative, passionate Sustainability Reporting, Data, and Project Coordinator to join our Group ESG team and report to the Group Head of ESG, while working closely with cross-functional teams across our business, including Branding, Communications, Learning, and Property Teams. This role will be instrumental in executing ISP`s sustainability strategy, with a focus on driving reporting and shaping transparent and effective internal and external communications in the context of impact and long-term value creation.
We are International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global community of 90 international schools across 24 countries. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students` curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.
As we continue to focus on developing the knowledge and lifelong skills that help them thrive beyond their time at school, ISP has been actively pursuing increased leadership and action on social and environmental issues to drive both business and societal value. We are committed to creating long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigating the risks posed by sustainability challenges in the education sector, and transparently reporting on our progress against our goals. This new position will be part of the dedicated and growing central ESG team delivering a new global strategy and approach.
You will have the opportunity to gain project management experience supporting the Global Head of ESG in the coordination of projects, programmes, and deliverables, particularly as it relates to developing cohesive messaging internally and externally on our ESG targets, progress, and impact, as well as measuring and validating key ESG data, including energy and carbon emissions data. You will also work with our Group Environmental Manager and Sustainability Engagement Specialist to support the implementation of our sustainability projects, such as developing internal communications and training around our environmental management system and processes, integrating a whole school sustainability approach across our global network, etc.
The role is largely remote, with preferences for a candidate based in countries where we have schools.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Administrative and Project Support:
- Provide administrative and strategic project support to Group Head of ESG and help sustainability team drive key initiatives forward
- Manage and coordinate critical projects and ad hoc requests that enhance organizational ESG impact and achieve team goals
- Prepare high-quality presentations and materials for steering committee, leadership updates, and other internal communications
- Assist with shareholder/board reporting, project progress reports, GHG audits and assurance processes
ESG Data Management and Reporting:
- Take ownership of the complete energy and carbon emissions reporting process, including data collection, validation, and stakeholder engagement
- Develop analytical tools needed to evaluate and measure ESG efforts aligned to our strategic goals, milestones, and KPIs; monitor and analyse to support decision-making and inform action plans
- Develop, maintain, and share dashboards to meet the needs of various stakeholders at various levels of group-wide reporting
- Coordinate onboarding of new schools into the ESG data management platform and provide stakeholder training
Sustainability Compliance and Regulatory Support:
- Compile sustainability regulatory compliance reports and assist in preparing annual reports and accounts, with responsibility for elements of content creation
- Conduct ESG reporting landscape reviews and horizon scanning to stay up to date on regulatory developments
ESG Strategy, Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Support internal ESG communications strategy, creating assets to build excitement and engagement across the organization, including supporting development and delivery of training on ESG topics to build organizational knowledge and skills in sustainability
- Develop effective internal and external sustainability-related communications
- Collaborate with Global Head of ESG on governance and strategy coordination, supporting ad-hoc strategic projects as needed.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Passion and Initiative: Demonstrated interest in sustainability and social impact, with a proactive, initiative-driven approach to identifying opportunities and taking independent action to achieve meaningful outcomes.
- Adaptability and Ownership: Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic team environment, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership, committed to seeing projects through from planning to completion with dedication and attention to detail. Quick to get up to speed on new or existing initiatives and able to take ownership of advancing efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes in priority workstreams.
- Data and Analytical Skills: Skilled in data collection, management and analysis, particularly in Excel; experience with ESG and carbon data is a plus. Able to translate complex data into actionable insights and effectively communicate trends to senior stakeholders to support decision-making.
- Project Management and Delivery: 2-5 years of experience in administration or project management, ideally with exposure to ESG or sustainability. Competent in managing projects from scoping through to delivery, consistently meeting high standards and deadlines.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, adept at building collaborative relationships across teams and cultures. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders effectively. Experience in creating and delivering ESG/sustainability reports for multinational organizations in accordance with recognised standards a plus.
- Problem Solving and Decision-Making: Exemplifies a solution-oriented mindset, with a track record of effective problem-solving, analysing challenges, developing actionable solutions, and see initiatives through to completion.
- Growth Mindset and Team Energy: Enthusiastic, high-energy individual committed to continuous improvement and open to feedback. Team player with the ability to adjust to shifting priorities in a small, agile team environment to achieve collective goals.
- Language Skills: Fluent in English (spoken and written); Spanish proficiency is a plus.
ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
- Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
- Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
- Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.