Ipieca Background
We are Ipieca, the global oil and gas industry association for advancing environmental and social performance. As a purpose-driven not-for-profit association, we work on a broad range of sustainability issues. We convene a significant portion of the oil and gas value chain and bring together the expertise of our members, NGOs, and stakeholders to provide leadership for the industry on advancing climate action, environmental responsibility, social performance, and mainstreaming sustainability. We were founded at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1974, and through our non-lobby and collaborative approach, we remain the industry's principal channel of engagement with the UN.
In a world aspiring to a net-zero future, we act as a catalyst to bring subject matter experts together to advance member contributions to the pathways to a resilient, low-emissions future and to uphold our position as part of the international dialogue on the energy transition. We are also the industry's principal channel of communication to the United Nations. Our unique position within the industry enables our members to contribute effectively to the sustainable development agenda. By doing this, we help the oil and gas industry manage its environmental impact and address climate risks while working to meet the increasing demand for energy.
Key Areas for the sustainability and social performance Team
The Sustainability and Social Performance team looks after Ipieca's people and sustainability Groups.
Under People, the Social Responsibility Group (SRG) convenes members to advance industry social performance, respect for human rights and contribution to social and economic development. The SRG aims to identify and monitor emerging social responsibility and human rights policies and standards, and coordinate Ipieca's collective engagement around social performance. It develops operational guidance and tools to support the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The group also works to understand Ipieca's role in the energy transition through a social and human rights lens.
Under Sustainability, the team manages Supply Chain Working Group (SCWG) and the Reporting Working Group (RWG). The SCWG informs members and supports other Ipieca groups on the management of sustainability risks in the supply chain to improve contractor and supplier environmental and social performance. The RWG convenes the industry to enable companies to improve the quality and consistency of their sustainability reporting, provide inputs and respond to external initiatives and trends, and encourage uptake of reporting across the industry.
Responsibilities
The Sustainability and Social Performance Manager will be part of the Ipieca Sustainability and Social team. In this role, the successful candidate will primarily provide support to Ipieca's Social Responsibility Group, Human Rights Working Group, Supply Chain Working Group, Reporting Working Group and associated task forces under these groups. This role will involve a wide range of tasks covering the spectrum of issues e.g., exploring social performance, human rights, just transition, community engagement, Indigenous Peoples, sustainable supply chains and value chains, sustainability reporting, responsible security and impact assessment.
The manager will support the team in the delivery of each group's annual business plans. More specifically, this will include:
Primarily supporting the Social Responsibility Group, Human Rights Working Group and related task forces by coordinating and liaising with international stakeholders, consultants and members to facilitate the timely development of guidance, reports and publications and other items on the business plan such as proof-reading materials, conducting research on relevant topics, coordinating reviews etc.
Providing support to the Reporting Working Group and Supply Chain Working Group as deemed necessary
Organising and supporting face-to-face and virtual meetings, webinars and external workshops, including logistics, preparatory work (presentations, agendas and pre-reads), taking minutes and following up on action points
Working with the Communications team and Sustainability and Social Performance team to keep website content up-to-date, develop internal and external communication materials as well as contributing to Ipieca's activities on social media
Analysis data such as member survey results, member participation etc.
Monitoring - and at times attending - relevant external events and providing follow-up briefings on content and trends
Carrying out ad-hoc tasks as they arise to support other Ipieca activities.
Necessary qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience working in a business environment or in a non-profit role liaising with the corporate sector
Knowledge or understanding of corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior individuals
Project management skills, with a proactive, solution-focused approach
Ability to organise own workload and support multiple projects in busy work environment
Strong analytic skills, and proficiency in MS office programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Teams)
Willingness and availability for occasional international travel
Preferable qualifications and experience
Minimum two years' managerial experience
Experience writing news items, briefings and /or internal reports
Experience/understanding of sustainability issues for the oil and gas industry
Post graduate degree in relevant subject
Experience gained
Ipieca provides the opportunity to work with technical experts from the oil and gas industry as well as multiple stakeholders from the public and private sector as well as UN agencies, giving exposure to different organisations and subjects in the sustainable development arena. By working with Ipieca members and our multitude of projects and partners the successful candidate will gain important skills in communication, time management, adaptability and working as a team, as well as a broad knowledge of environmental and social issues related to the oil, gas and alternative energy, as we support the oil and gas industry around energy transition in the context of sustainable development.
Ipieca is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Why Ipieca?
Ipieca is made up of a multi-cultural, passionate workforce who operate on trust and collaboration. We look for candidates who embody the same values as us to join our team and help us reach our organisational goals.
We offer the following remuneration:
Salary of £35,000 per annum
Pension
Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and dental
Generous annual leave entitlement
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter through to Head of Business Support, Avella Daley – by 27 February 2026.