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WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte mbH • Germany • Added on Nov 5, 2026
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WBM’s Sustainability Manager will steer the company-wide sustainability strategy and annual programme, helping teams turn shared goals into practical work across a substantial Berlin housing and commercial property portfolio. The post combines strategic advice with coordination, analysis and reporting, connecting leadership decisions to implementation across the organisation.

The context is a publicly owned housing provider working to preserve affordable homes while preparing its buildings for a climate-neutral future. Its planned investment in construction and refurbishment gives sustainability decisions a direct bearing on how homes and neighbourhoods develop. Reporting under evolving standards, alongside engagement with Berlin’s political and regulatory environment, is part of making those decisions visible and accountable.

This suits someone with several years of sustainability experience in real estate or a related public-sector setting, able to work with greenhouse-gas accounting, materiality analysis and reporting frameworks while bringing different teams into a clear, workable process.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The role would guide WBM’s sustainability strategy and annual programme, then track how business units put agreed goals into practice. It also involves advising teams, coordinating workshops and governance meetings, and assessing relevant ESG developments in the property sector. A major workstream is sustainability reporting, including applicable standards such as CSRD/ESRS and VS. The role also covers greenhouse-gas accounting and materiality analysis, internal and external updates, and responses to political enquiries.

Key learning opportunities for this job

The post could deepen expertise in sustainability management for a large public housing portfolio, including how environmental and social priorities connect with property investment and refurbishment. Work with CSRD/ESRS and VS reporting would build practical knowledge of changing disclosure requirements. The role also offers experience in materiality analysis, greenhouse-gas accounting, cross-functional programme governance and engagement with public-sector stakeholders. Coordinating workshops and advising business units could develop strategic communication and change-management skills.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The posting seeks several years of relevant sustainability experience, ideally in real estate, a property-sector association or a public organisation with a real estate focus. A degree in business, economics, industrial engineering, environmental engineering or a comparable qualification is requested. Useful experience includes sustainability project coordination, materiality assessment, greenhouse-gas accounting and stakeholder management. Familiarity with CSRD/ESRS and VS is desirable. The work also calls for clear communication, confident facilitation, sound judgement and the ability to bring teams with differing priorities into a practical process.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

Show how your work has moved sustainability goals into action across departments, with a clear example from property, public-sector or comparable settings. Explain your personal contribution to a sustainability programme, including how you tracked delivery and handled competing expectations. Be specific about your experience with materiality analysis, greenhouse-gas accounting and reporting frameworks, distinguishing direct experience with CSRD/ESRS or VS from adjacent knowledge. A concise example of turning analysis into a decision or an implementable measure would connect your application to WBM’s portfolio and investment context.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

The role is likely to connect climate action with the management and future refurbishment of WBM’s homes and commercial properties. The company describes a goal of preparing its portfolio for a climate-neutral future, alongside substantial planned investment in new construction and refurbishment. Social sustainability is also relevant because WBM provides affordable housing to a diverse resident population. The manager’s contribution appears to centre on setting goals, coordinating implementation and reporting progress, with governance and regulatory developments shaping how that work is assessed and communicated.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

A likely challenge is turning broad sustainability goals into measures that different business units can deliver, while balancing environmental, social and economic considerations. The post requires both strategic coordination and careful follow-through on programme progress. Reporting standards and regulatory expectations may change, requiring reliable data and clear interpretation. The role also needs to reconcile differing stakeholder expectations, including internal teams and political audiences, without losing sight of practical constraints in a large property portfolio.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A day could include reviewing progress against programme goals, discussing implementation with a business unit and preparing sustainability information for internal reporting. Time may also go to assessing new regulatory or sector developments and deciding whether they affect WBM’s approach. Other periods may centre on preparing or moderating a workshop, coordinating external service providers, or responding to a political enquiry. The balance is likely to shift between analysis, planning, communication and administrative work.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

The role could build a broad professional profile across strategy, ESG reporting and property-sector sustainability. Direct exposure to evolving CSRD/ESRS and VS requirements may deepen reporting expertise, while work on greenhouse-gas accounting and materiality analysis can strengthen technical capability. Cross-company coordination and advice to senior leaders could also provide experience for future sustainability leadership roles. The posting mentions individual development opportunities and further training, but does not specify a particular promotion path.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

The Sustainability Manager would work closely with WBM’s executive management and teams across the business, advising them on goals and supporting implementation. Internal sustainability governance groups and workshop participants are likely to be regular contacts. External contacts could include service providers and stakeholders involved in reporting or sustainability assessment. The role also handles political enquiries and monitors regulatory developments, so interaction with public-sector counterparts may form part of its work.

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