Sustainability Manager

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman Live specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world's most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 27 countries and more than 66 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

At Wasserman Live we are focused by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to look for opportunities that can inspire a better world in everything we do.

Our diversity of experience, expertise and opinions is our greatest asset, which is why we celebrate our differences. We are looking for peers who want to put their hand up and challenge convention to create something exciting, bigger and better each and every time.

Wasserman Live is proud to share fresh perspectives and new ideas to produce work that others don't and won't. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you'll love life at Wasserman Live.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and driven sustainability manager who will drive our external facing sustainability goals with clients and help deliver environmental actions for our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Working with the commercial and client services team to engage, excite and educate clients both existing and new. This will include presenting our plans, strategy and opportunities for them.
• Reporting to the Commercial and Marketing Director,working directly with clients on major sporting events to implement an Environmental Sustainability Strategy
• Leading regular cross-departmental client workshops to ensure circular economy principles and emission reduction initiatives are implemented throughout every stage of the project
• Co-ordinating with the operations team internally to develop and execute a waste management plan by researching, trailing & establishing local closed-loop solutions for branding materials
• Lead Wasserman Live approach in recording and analysing GHG emissions data and present recommendations for decision-making throughout the project
• Help develop pre-event and post-event Sustainability Reports in coordination with the account teams.
• Working with the Wasserman Live ESG to identify, co-ordinate, and oversee student climate research projects and support our group overall approach

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

• Experience in operational delivery of environmental impact projects
• Background in events and client-facing roles
• A collaborative team-player who isn't afraid to challenge convention
• Proven ability to lead projects autonomously and deliver commitments on time in a flexible and fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in data collection, analysis and visualisation

Wasserman recognises that to be an agency of the future we must continue to increase the diversity of our team and the inclusivity of our culture, both of which are intrinsically linked to the health of our people, clients and business. That is why DEI continues to be a priority, ensuring our people and our work reflect and represent the next generation of fans, brands, and consumers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Please note, people with differing abilities will be provided with accessibility adjustments during our recruitment process.

Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.