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ISP Sustainability Engagement Specialist Role Profile Purpose of Role ISP is seeking a talented, innovative, passionate Sustainability Engagement Specialist to join our Group ESG team. Reporting to the Group Head of ESG and working closely with cross-functional teams across our business, including our local ISP regional teams and schools, the role will be instrumental in executing ISP`s ESG Strategy, with a focus on building and embedding a culture of sustainable practice among our school communities.
We are International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global community of 82 international schools across 23 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 our students and staff 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. This role is designed to empower the ISP community to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. We envision a world in which our schools are models of sustainability best practice that drive measurable and impactful action. In partnership with the Central ESG team and schools across the Middle East and Malaysia, the Sustainability Engagement Specialist will lead the development of a common ISP vision for whole school sustainability, as well as a roadmap and framework designed to scale across our network of schools. The model should be flexible enough to allow schools to build on existing priorities, programmes, and focus areas while driving transformational impact aligned with our ISP vision. The Sustainability Engagement Specialist will then work with identified pilot schools in regions to share best practices, develop governance structures, and increase capabilities to embed a long-term, sustained culture of sustainability within the school environment. The role is largely remote with regular travel to selected sites, especially at the beginning of the engagement. Preferences will be given for a candidate based in the Middle East or Malaysia. 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.
ISP Sustainability Engagement Specialist Key Responsibilities

• Develop vision for Whole School Sustainability at ISP schools
• Develop models and a roadmap for ISP Whole School Sustainability designed to scale across our schools and regions and embed long-term, transformational behavioural change
• Initial focus of in-school efforts should be focused on carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction goals and associated KPIs set by the Group
• Engage, empower, and educate students and school communities to review, understand, and transform their environmental footprint:
  • Lead selected pioneer schools through a self-assessment against model, and help them to identify current state baseline and key action areas
  • Develop governance, education, and leadership model at school to drive sustainability behaviour among staff and students; i.e. an Eco Leadership Team with clear internal structure and ambition for whole school sustainability
  • Embed sustainable model for student engagement and leadership so that our students become confident architects of purposeful and demonstrable change
  • Evaluate and develop existing sustainability initiatives at school in line with whole school sustainability vision
  • Guide Eco Leadership Team in development of a clear action plan with measurable KPIs that can be used to transparently share progress
  • Participate in committees, task forces, and workshops to engage with students, faculty, staff and administration to develop strategies and goals related to sustainability
  • Share impact data and best practices to drive awareness, embed education for sustainability, and boost impact
  • Document and communicate comprehensive initiatives and awareness programs to fine tune and improve pilot, develop bank of case studies, best practices, and playbooks to support wider rollout post-pilot
• Identify and develop linkages with sustainability coordinators and practitioners at the school level, define best practices for knowledge sharing and engagement
• Complement portfolio energy efficiency investments through whole school engagement and behaviour change with singular thematic focus
• Lead development and delivery of training and upskilling on sustainability topics to targeted internal groups
• Assist with internal ESG communications strategy and assets to build excitement, buy-in, and momentum across our international organization
• Demonstrate and drive a measurable reduction in energy usage in line with goals and targets agreed upon with the Group Head of ESG

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Circa 5-7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in ESG, sustainability, and related competencies, with preference given to candidates with significant experience in campus sustainability or environmental programs in primary, secondary, or higher education
• Bachelor`s or Master`s degree with some concentration or focus in Sustainability Education, or similar is desirable
• Competencies in Education for Sustainable Development and related pedagogical approaches to support skills for sustainable change; experience with embedding ESD across disciplines and age groups a plus
• Experience with designing or implementing Whole School/Institutional Sustainability or frameworks
• Experience and competencies in teaching methods such as project-based learning and teaching beyond subject concepts
• Profound understanding of and passion for sustainability principles
• Collaborative and global mindset with demonstrated ability to influence and build trusted relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from around our regions, including ability to connect with and engage youth; international experience a plus
• An enthusiastic and high energy individual with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
• Independent problem solver that can set priorities, take initiative, make high quality judgements, lead teams to setup decision points in a structured way, and enable efficient decision-making
• Very strong people and process skills, project management experience in a diverse international environment
• Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

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 and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, 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.