Sustainability Project Manager

The role likely revolves around translating RX Global’s net zero pledge into operational change across events. That means coordinating the rollout of the Sustainability Scorecard, supporting selected high-impact events, and helping teams and partners understand what needs to change in practice. A major part of the job is probably driving stakeholder alignment across exhibitors, suppliers, internal teams, and the Sustainability Council. You would also be expected to work with data colleagues to measure event emissions, identify reduction opportunities, and convert findings into decisions that improve performance over time. Longer term, the mission seems to be embedding sustainability into how RX plans, runs, and evaluates events rather than treating it as a standalone initiative. The role likely sits between project delivery, internal capability-building, and external industry engagement.

This job could build strong experience in event-related decarbonization, especially because emissions measurement appears to include suppliers and live-event operations. That is useful exposure for anyone wanting to move into broader climate strategy or sustainability transformation. You may also learn how to influence non-sustainability colleagues, which is a critical skill in corporate sustainability. Because the role involves learning materials, partner engagement, and external workstreams, it could sharpen your ability to communicate complex topics simply and credibly. There is likely a good amount of practical learning around carbon data, project management, and multi-stakeholder delivery. Working inside a small sustainability team at a large global business can also accelerate ownership and give visibility across different parts of the organisation.

The ideal candidate likely has several years of project management experience, ideally in a sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility context. Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and the confidence to manage multiple priorities will probably matter as much as technical knowledge. On the technical side, a solid grasp of carbon accounting, sustainability principles, and data analysis would be highly valued. The role also suggests someone comfortable turning numbers into insights and then into action plans that others can follow. Personality-wise, this seems suited to a relationship builder who can influence without relying on authority. A candidate who is collaborative, pragmatic, and comfortable with a fast-moving event environment would likely stand out.

To stand out, it would help to show evidence that you have turned sustainability ideas into measurable operational change, not just supported reporting or awareness work. RX is looking for someone who can connect project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and emissions reduction, so examples should show all three. It would be smart to reference any experience with live events, supply chains, or cross-functional programmes, even if the context was not exactly the same. A strong application could also mention how you have used data to prioritise actions, persuade sceptical stakeholders, or build internal capability. In interviews, be ready to explain how you would make a small sustainability team have outsized impact. The most convincing answer will likely combine structure, collaboration, and practical ideas for embedding the scorecard and carbon reduction into everyday event planning.

This role is likely to focus on RX Global’s Net Zero Carbon events pledge and the practical steps needed to make it real. That suggests work on emissions measurement, scorecards, internal training, and event-level sustainability strategies. Because the company runs large-scale events and exhibitions, the biggest sustainability levers may sit in supplier choices, exhibitor behaviour, travel-related impacts, and how individual events are designed and measured. The role could therefore bridge operational sustainability and external ecosystem influence. There is also a likely governance and engagement angle through the Sustainability Council and industry workstreams. That means the role may help standardise methods, spread good practice, and make sure sustainability is not only reported but operationally embedded.

One challenge is likely the complexity of influencing emissions in a business model built around many events, partners, and moving parts. Sustainability outcomes may depend on people outside the immediate team, so progress could be uneven and require persistence. Another difficulty could be balancing ambition with operational realities. Event teams often work to tight timelines and client expectations, so the role may need to find carbon reductions that are credible, repeatable, and commercially workable. A further challenge is likely data quality and consistency across suppliers and event formats. Turning incomplete or fragmented information into usable insights can be hard, especially when the goal is to show measurable progress against a net zero pledge.

A typical day might start with checking project timelines, emissions data updates, or issues from current event workstreams. You could spend part of the morning coordinating with the Sustainability Data Manager, then move into stakeholder calls with event teams, suppliers, or exhibitors. Later in the day, you may be refining scorecard materials, drafting learning content, or advising a particular event team on sustainability actions. There could also be time spent preparing updates for the Sustainability Council or representing RX in an external industry session. The rhythm is likely a mix of structured project work and responsive problem-solving. Some days may be very data-heavy, while others are more about influencing, training, and helping teams make decisions quickly.

This role could be a strong platform for moving into broader sustainability leadership in a global commercial organisation. Because it sits close to both strategy and implementation, it may build credibility for future roles in sustainability management, climate programmes, or ESG operations. There is also likely growth through exposure to external industry initiatives and cross-functional governance. That can help develop a profile that combines internal influence with sector-facing thought leadership. If successful, someone in this role could deepen expertise in event sustainability and corporate carbon reduction, which are niche but increasingly valuable areas. The combination of data, projects, and stakeholder management may also open doors to larger transformation programmes later on.

The most important stakeholders are likely to include the Sustainability Director, the Sustainability Data Manager, and the wider sustainability council. These relationships probably shape priorities, data methods, and internal decision-making. You would also interact regularly with event teams, cross-functional colleagues, exhibitors, and suppliers, because much of the impact depends on how they behave and what they can implement. Those discussions may range from practical event changes to longer-term capability building. Externally, you may also work with industry groups linked to the Net Zero Carbon Events initiative. That means the role likely combines internal coordination with sector-level collaboration and benchmark sharing.