Sustainability Engagement & Communication Manager (Maternity Cover)
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About the Role
The Sustainability Engagement & Communication Manager plays a key role within the Corporate Communications team, supporting RX’s commitment to delivering Net Zero Carbon events. This position fosters engagement and alignment across internal event teams, external partners, and customers to ensure sustainability is integrated throughout the event lifecycle. Working across 25 global Business Units and more than 300 events, the role leads the development and implementation of strategic communication initiatives that promote sustainable practices.
Responsibilities
* Lead the creation and updates of internal sustainability learning materials, including the RX Sustainability Playbook, tailored for teams such as event directors, marketing, operations, and sales.
* Manage the rollout of these materials through initiatives such as webinars, with the support of the global Sustainability Council.
* Develop external communications toolkits to help event teams showcase sustainability efforts to their customers.
* Collaborate with the Global Corporate Communications team to promote RX’s sustainability achievements and integrate content into the global communications plan.
* Maintain and update sustainability content on the global website (www.rxglobal.com).
* Identify and submit entries for external awards to gain recognition for sustainability initiatives.
* Create educational resources for stakeholders, including exhibitors and suppliers, such as customer communications.
* Support mandatory external sustainability annual reporting, including the production of reports and case studies to highlight progress and impact.
Requirements
* Strong understanding of sustainability practices or a passion for sustainability / green initiatives.
* Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across diverse teams and business units.
* Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and visual—with experience presenting to varied audiences.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office and social media platforms; familiarity with Gen AI platforms and Canva is a plus.
* Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines, with limited supervision.
* Comfortable working in dynamic environments and making informed decisions with limited information.
* Experience in internal communications, social media, or public relations within a corporate or matrix-style environment.
* Commitment to continuous learning, openness to feedback, and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
Benefits & Flexibility
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer flexible hours, wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to support immediate and long‑term goals.
About the Business
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. RX empowers businesses to thrive using data‑driven insights and digital solutions.
Essential Details
* Location: Richmond, England, United Kingdom
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industry: Retail
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