ESG & Sustainability Technician

The core mission is to strengthen MysticInvest's Sustainability Department by providing reliable ESG data and organisational support. Day to day, that means collecting, organising and analysing sustainability and ESG information from different parts of the group, and turning it into indicators, reports and presentations. A significant share of the work is likely to involve monitoring environmental metrics such as energy, water, fuel and waste consumption, which are central to a cruise operator's footprint. Beyond data handling, you would participate in developing and implementing sustainability projects and initiatives, and support the preparation of audits and certifications. That could involve gathering evidence, formatting documents, following up with internal contacts and helping ensure that claims and figures stand up to external scrutiny. Research on sustainability topics, legislation and best practices is another recurring responsibility, feeding the department's thinking and planning. The overarching goal is to give the Head of Sustainability a dependable operational base (accurate numbers, well-organised information and proactive support) so the group can report credibly and advance its ESG agenda across its cruise brands.

This is a strong first step into corporate sustainability because it exposes you to the full ESG data cycle: collection, validation, indicator design, reporting and audit preparation. Working directly with the Head of Sustainability, you are likely to learn how a real sustainability department operates (how priorities are set, how frameworks are applied and how disclosures are built) rather than only the theory. You can expect to deepen your Excel and data-handling skills considerably, and if Power BI is used, to develop dashboarding and visualisation abilities that are highly transferable. Exposure to audits and certifications would teach you what credible evidence looks like and how assurance processes work. Research assignments should build your fluency in sustainability legislation and best practices, particularly those relevant to travel and cruise. The international, multi-brand setting adds a valuable dimension: you would see how ESG is handled across different operations and geographies. Over time, this combination of technical data skills and practical ESG knowledge could position you well for analyst or specialist roles in sustainability reporting, environmental management or ESG assurance.

The posting points to a recent graduate or early-career professional with a degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical or Biological Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management or a similar field. A Master's is acceptable, and no prior professional experience is strictly required, the emphasis is on potential, motivation and fit with the sustainability agenda. On the technical side, solid Microsoft Excel skills are expected, and knowledge of Power BI, while not mandatory, would be an advantage. Good spoken and written English is important given the group's international operations. Beyond tools, the role calls for organisation, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving ability, and the capacity to learn quickly in a data-heavy environment. Soft skills matter here. The description highlights teamwork, communication, proactivity and initiative, plus a genuine desire to grow professionally. In practice, the ideal candidate is someone who is curious about ESG, comfortable asking colleagues for information, careful with numbers and eager to build a career in corporate sustainability within a demanding, international travel group.

Tailor your application to the specific mechanics of this job. MysticInvest is asking for support with ESG data, environmental indicators and reporting, so highlight any academic or extracurricular work involving data collection, Excel modelling, environmental metrics or sustainability reporting. If you have coursework or projects on energy, water, waste or carbon accounting, quantify them, numbers and outcomes stand out more than descriptions. In your cover letter, show that you understand the context: a Portuguese cruise holding with river and expedition brands operating internationally. Reference the group's scale and the challenge of measuring environmental impact across ships and geographies. Explain why this entry-level, data-focused role fits your career plan, and demonstrate motivation for ESG beyond a generic interest in sustainability. Mentioning Power BI, even at a basic level, or any exposure to ESG frameworks or legislation, can differentiate you. For interviews, prepare to discuss how you would handle incomplete or inconsistent data, since that is a likely reality in a multi-brand group. Be ready to talk about your attention to detail and give examples of organising information under deadlines. Familiarity with the company's brands (DouroAzul, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Atlas Ocean Voyages) will signal genuine interest. Finally, since the working language includes English and the team is international, be prepared to discuss your communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

This role sits squarely in the measurement and reporting layer of MysticInvest's sustainability work. The main focus is likely to be environmental data (energy, water, fuel and waste) which are exactly the metrics a cruise operator needs to understand its operational footprint and progress on decarbonisation. You would help convert raw consumption figures from ships and shore operations into ESG indicators that feed group reporting. Beyond environmental metrics, the role probably touches governance and compliance aspects through support for audits and certifications. That could mean helping prepare evidence, checking data quality and aligning disclosures with recognised frameworks. Because MysticInvest operates multiple cruise brands across several continents, the scope could include consolidating data from different geographies and business models, from river cruises in Portugal to expedition voyages further afield. There may also be a social dimension, depending on the group's priorities, such as community engagement in the regions where it operates or workforce-related indicators. The exact balance will depend on the Sustainability Department's roadmap, but the core remains credible, audit-ready ESG data.

One likely challenge is data. Sustainability information in a multi-brand cruise group often sits in different systems, formats and languages, and getting complete, consistent figures can require persistence, diplomacy and detective work. You may encounter gaps, discrepancies or late data, and will need to follow up patiently without damaging relationships. Another challenge is the breadth of the role relative to its junior level. You are expected to support reporting, monitoring, projects, audits and research simultaneously, which demands strong prioritisation and the ability to switch contexts. Deadlines tied to audits, certifications or group reporting can create pressure spikes, and the margin for error on numbers is small because they may end up in external disclosures. The sector adds its own complexity. Cruise operations are international, subject to evolving environmental regulation, and scrutinised on emissions and waste. Keeping up with legislation and best practices while maintaining day-to-day accuracy is a real workload, and early on you may feel the gap between academic knowledge and corporate ESG practice.

A typical day likely revolves around data. You might start by updating or checking spreadsheets that track energy, water, fuel or waste consumption across different brands and vessels, chasing missing figures with colleagues in operations or finance. Much of the morning could be spent cleaning data, building or refining Excel tables, and preparing charts or slides for the Head of Sustainability. Afternoons may bring meetings, a short check-in with the Head of Sustainability, a call with a brand or ship-level contact, or a working session on an ongoing project such as a certification or an ESG report. You might also spend time researching legislation or best practices, or drafting sections of a presentation. The rhythm is likely to vary with reporting cycles. Close to an audit, certification deadline or group reporting period, the pace picks up and priorities shift toward accuracy and completeness; quieter periods allow more time for project work and learning.

The role is explicitly framed as a development opportunity, with continuous training and close mentoring from the Head of Sustainability. In the short term, growth will come through mastering ESG data management, reporting processes and audit support, and through exposure to national and international sustainability topics. That foundation is what typically qualifies someone for more senior analyst or specialist positions. Within MysticInvest, success in this role could open doors to greater ownership of reporting cycles, specific ESG workstreams or projects linked to certifications and decarbonisation. Because the group spans multiple cruise brands and geographies, there may be room to move laterally into brand-level or operations-focused sustainability roles, or to specialise in areas such as environmental compliance or ESG disclosure. On the external market, the experience is quite portable. Hands-on ESG reporting, indicator monitoring and audit preparation are in demand across tourism, logistics and manufacturing. A few years of solid delivery here, combined with growing technical fluency, would make you a credible candidate for mid-level sustainability roles elsewhere.

The closest working relationship is clearly with the Head of Sustainability, who will likely act as mentor, prioritise your tasks and review your outputs. You can expect regular check-ins and a fair amount of direct guidance, especially in the early months, given the junior level of the role. Beyond that, you would interact with colleagues across the group's brands and functions to obtain data and context, for example, operations or technical teams who know how much fuel or water a vessel consumes, finance or controlling staff who handle consolidated figures, and possibly HR or communications colleagues on social or engagement topics. These interactions are mostly about gathering, validating and clarifying information. Externally, you might support interactions with auditors, certification bodies or consultants engaged by the Sustainability Department. Those contacts would typically be managed by the Head of Sustainability, with you providing data, documents and follow-up. The role is therefore a hub of internal information flows rather than a client-facing position.