Manager, Sustainable Development

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited

The Swire Group is a highly-diversified global corporation, with businesses encompassing property, beverages and food chain, aviation, marine, as well as trading and industrial activities. Its core businesses are mainly focused in Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Within Asia, Swire's activities come under the Group's publicly quoted arm, Swire Pacific Limited, which is the largest shareholder in two Hong Kong listed companies: Swire Properties and Cathay Pacific Airways.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited is the holding company of the publicly-listed conglomerate, Swire Pacific Limited. Our Sustainable Development Department is now inviting candidates to apply for the following position:

Manager, Sustainable Development

Sustainable development is a strategic imperative for our businesses and part of our overall approach to building long-term value for our shareholders. Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Development, the role will translate Group sustainability strategy into programmes and lead the team’s delivery across sustainability reporting, governance and the Sustainable Development Fund, working closely with operating companies and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Head of Sustainable Development in developing the Group sustainability strategy and translating it into annual priorities, programmes and resource plans
• Lead and develop the team, managing priorities and ensuring delivery across sustainability programmes and reporting
• Manage production of the Sustainability Report and sustainability content in Annual Reports
• Oversee sustainability data, methodologies and controls to support reliable reporting and external assurance
• Coordinate materials for sustainability committees and working groups, and contribute to Audit Committee, management and Board reporting
• Oversee ESG ratings and external stakeholder requests, ensuring consistent responses
• Manage the Sustainable Development Fund, including the portfolio oversight, governance, decision process, benefits tracking and senior reporting
• Manage departmental resources, budget and external providers
• Monitor sustainability-related policy developments and coordinate Group-wide responses with operating companies

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in sustainability, environmental management, finance, business, governance or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate qualification is preferable
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant corporate or consultancy experience, including management of complex sustainability programmes and professional teams
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability strategy, governance and reporting requirements
• Strong project and people management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop team capability
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work with senior stakeholders, operating companies and external advisers
• Sound judgement, organisation skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity using emerging AI-powered tools in daily work
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Chinese language capability is an advantage

Application deadline: 27 November 2026