Director, Engagement

We are proud to say that we have a team of some of the most talented and motivated people working on sustainability in our global offices in Copenhagen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.

**Position Overview**:
The following Director role _seeks to_ develop new business opportunities, membership, consulting, and project execution from our Singapore office, providing high value to BSR members and other leading companies that are interested in improving their sustainability performance.
- Business Development: Directors build deep relationships with senior executives and business leaders, and they develop new business opportunities from Singapore and the region. Directors may have _additional responsibilities to develop business with private foundations, public-sector funders, and other partners._
- Project Direction: Project Directors deliver consulting services to BSR members or funders in Singapore as well as elsewhere, depending on business needs, and direct several projects simultaneously. Project Directors lead project teams to effectively achieve project _objectives, outcomes, and impacts; establish the standards by which the project will be guided, including managing senior team members; and support team members’ learning and skills development._
- Thought Leadership and External Representation: Directors represent BSR to external audiences by presenting at conferences, writing publications, forming external partnerships, and creating other opportunities to raise BSR’s profile more broadly within Singapore and in the Asian region.
- Member Services: Directors manage key member relationships and provide member support to drive recruitment and retention for the Singapore office. Directors may be required to provide services to companies outside of their region depending on business needs.
- People Management: Create an environment that fosters and values ongoing learning and where team members consistently push for improved team performance and productivity. _Provide honest and constructive feedback to team members to support their ongoing development. Lead discussions at team meetings to shape organizational outcomes and impacts culture._
- Practice/Team contribution**: Translate and implement BSR’s strategy in alignment with practice and cluster priorities. Contribute to BSR’s strategic direction and decision-making.
- and/or issue-specific language to reinforce BSR’s credibility and _expertise. Facilitate complex group processes to achieve goals with large and/or senior audience members (_e.g. driving decisions, managing conflict, and achieving a high degree of consensus).

**Qualifications**:

- More than 10 years of experience or equivalent education and experience for sustainability
- Significant business experience in Singapore including in the private sector or other relevant institutions required, including the ability to generate Singapore-based and Southeast Asia and ASEAN based business opportunities
- Significant sustainability expertise focusing on climate change and nature.
- Significant industry experience required with financial service sector companies. Advising and directing multiple projects at the same time and under tight deadlines and deliver for internal or external clients.
- Recognized local leader with direct sustainability experience, thought leadership and relevant external representation with the private sector, public authorities and key local stakeholders
- Proven leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor other team members.
- Collaborative mindset and the intellectual agility to work with companies in various industries.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong organizational skills and analytical skills.
- Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills.
- High degree of fluency in English, with fluency in a second language a plus.
- Self-motivated with a capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to undertake up to 25% business travel
- High ethical standards and commitment to BSR core values of leadership, respect and integrity.
- Eligible to work in Singapore without sponsorship.
- Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

**Diversity**:
BSR is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. As a global organization, BSR strives to represent a culmination of different perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and ideas. BSR encourages employees to be themselves and share their unique stories, as these initiatives foster a global environment of creativity, forward thinking, and open-mindedness. These values drive the innovative work of our staff and support BSR’s overarching mission to build a just and sustainable world.