Sustainability Specialist (m/w/d)

For 40 years, ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind energy sector. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company introduced a gearless drive concept, which remains a defining feature of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also a leader in other areas such as rotor blade design, control technology, and grid connection technology, and continues to demonstrate its innovative strength through numerous technological advancements.

For this position, we offer an annual salary of €63,000 to €68,000 (gross, full-time), depending on experience and qualifications.

Do you have a solid understanding of the current sustainability landscape, a strong interest in communication, and enjoy collaborating on sustainability projects across different departments? Above all, are you highly passionate about all aspects of sustainability? Are you eager to actively shape the sustainability journey while contributing to the global energy transition? We look forward to hearing from you!

Your Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the implementation of the company-wide sustainability strategy and the associated roadmaps
• Lead cross-functional and international teams and working groups, e.g. in rotor blade recycling
• Manage external stakeholders by handling customer inquiries and tenders, conducting sustainability assessments, and maintaining and expanding networks
• Coordinate submissions for sustainability ratings (e.g. EcoVadis) and improve rating results
• Monitor and analyze sustainability-related regulations, market trends, competitor activities, and stakeholder interests to derive actionable recommendations for further developing the sustainability strategy and reporting
• Manage internal stakeholders, e.g. coordinating ENERCON's sustainability network, internal communications, and training

Your Qualifications

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable qualification with a focus on sustainability and environmental issues
• Relevant professional experience in a role related to sustainability and/or renewable energy, ideally in the fields of energy, circular economy, communications, auditing, or consulting
• Ability and proven experience in clearly communicating complex sustainability topics and presenting them to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Very good command of English (B2) and German (B2), both written and spoken
• Strong communication skills across all levels, excellent project management abilities, and enjoyment of both teamwork and taking personal responsibility
• Preferably international work experience and intercultural awareness
• Willingness to travel regularly to the headquarters in Northern Germany

Your Benefits

• Option to work up to 60% remotely (home office)
• 30 days of annual leave
• Flexible working hours through tailored working time models
• Internal and external training opportunities through the ENERCON Academy
• Comprehensive company pension scheme
• Private disability insurance at special conditions
• Financial support for various types of asset-building benefits
• International onboarding with a well-structured induction plan
• Informal company culture with a first-name basis across all hierarchy levels
• International collaboration on projects with colleagues from more than 35 countries worldwide
• Attractive benefits package including support for corporate fitness programs (Hansefit and JobRad)
• Exciting and diverse tasks in the growing green energy sector (wind energy)

Contact

Marlene Mrochen
[email protected]

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We stand for openness and inclusion.
People with disabilities are explicitly welcome here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Inclusion Officer:

Paula Richardson
[email protected]
+49 (0) 175 1661376

Please note that for organizational reasons we can only accept applications via our online portal. As a sustainable company, we kindly ask you to refrain from sending paper applications. If, for exceptional reasons, you are unable to use the portal, please contact us - we will find a solution together.