Sustainability Strategy Implementation and Reporting Officer (HSE-2025-276-LD)

Company Description

At CERN , the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. 

Job Description

Introduction

At CERN, we are committed to advancing sustainability across our operations, research, and global collaborations. To support this mission, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Sustainability Strategy Implementation and Reporting Officer to join our team.

Functions

Strategy Support and Implementation

• Support the development and implementation of CERN’s sustainability strategy in line with international standards.
• Coordinate social and governance initiatives across sectors and departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to advance sustainability priorities, particularly social and governance areas.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and drive improvements in social and governance performance.
• Promote sustainability awareness and engagement across CERN.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with recognised frameworks in all sustainability communications.
• Potentially supervise colleague(s) in the Sustainability office.

Reporting

• Coordinate the biennial CERN Sustainability Report with the Health, Safety and Environmental Protection Department, integrating social and governance pillars in line with GRI requirements.
• Lead the reporting process end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery of milestones, interacting effectively with external consultants.
• Consolidate and analyse data from across CERN and translate it into clear, impactful content for diverse audiences.
• Draft and deliver sustainability reports and communications in French and English.
• Manage reporting continuity, including procurement and publication processes, in line with CERN rules.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Sustainability Management or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience of designing and implementing sustainability strategies, notably with respect to social and governance actions, with a focus on project delivery, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated track record of producing professional, accurate, engaging sustainability reports and communications in English, with a proven ability to distil complex social and governance topics into clear, actionable insights.

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge and practical experience in applying international social and governance standards and frameworks (e.g. GRI, CSRD, UN Global Compact) within sustainability reporting contexts.
• Experience in a multicultural, industrial or scientific organisation.

Technical competencies:

• Drafting and writing of official documents, including text editing and proof-reading;
• Stakeholder relationship management, including stakeholder communications management;
• Drafting of commercial documents for a supply or a service contract in a sustainability context;
• Strategic planning.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Communicating Effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak.
• Solving Problems: assimilating large quantities of information, identifying key issues and formulating conclusions clearly and concisely.
• Working in Teams: cooperating constructively with others in the pursuit of team goals; balancing personal goals with team goals.
• Learning and Sharing Knowledge: keeping up-to-date with developments in own field of expertise and readily absorbing new information.

Language skills:

Fluent written and spoken English, with a commitment to become proficient in French if not already so.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organisation. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.01.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (4 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: HSE-2025-276-LD

Field of work: Support Services (Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement)

Benchmark Job Title: Communications/Public Relations /External Relations Professional

Global Benefits

• A competitive salary  (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

More information about us, here: careers.cern