A new automotive brand, part of a leading Chinese automotive group, is establishing its European production hub in Spain. We are now hiring a ESG Manager to architect and lead the EU environmental, social, and governance strategy.
Job Responsibilities:
* Directly or indirectly manage compliance with current and future ESG-related local and EU regulations (EUBR, EUDR, F-gas, CO2 emission performance standards for cars, CBAM, CSDDD, CSRD, EU Forced Labor, Green Claim, CLP, etc.).
* Track international and EU ESG regulatory developments and provide guidance to ensure compliance.
* Communicate with EU/local ESG legislative bodies to stay updated on regulation development and amendments.
* Empower local employees on ESG compliance awareness and supervise implementation.
* Implement ESG projects including carbon neutrality, renewable energy adoption, and green supply chain initiatives.
* Develop and monitor ESG performance indicators and prepare ESG-related reports in line with international standards/regulations (GRI, SASB, CSRD, etc.). Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Operations, Compliance, Manufacture, R&D, Supply Chain,EU Subsidiaries etc.) to integrate ESG practices into business operations.
* Coordinate external ESG audits and rating agency evaluations, ensuring transparent and accurate disclosures.
* Assisting in engaging with stakeholders including investors, government agencies, NGOs, and industry associations to strengthen ESG reputation, collecting and tracking stakeholder (including consumers) expectations regarding Chery’s ESG practices.
* Assisting in promoting corporate social responsibility activities and drive employee participation in sustainability programs and communicate Chery’s ESG practices in the EU to enhance brand image.
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree or above in Environmental Science, Law, Sustainability, ESG, Automotive or automotive-related major, Business Administration, or related fields.
* 5+ years of ESG, sustainability, compliance, or corporate social responsibility experience.
* Familiarity with international and EU ESG standards and frameworks (GRI, SASB, CSRD, TCFD, UN SDGs).
* Strong project management, stakeholder communication, and result driven. Fluent in English, Spanish or Catalan;
Chinese is a plus.
* Experience in consulting, multinational corporations or automotive/industrial sectors preferred.
* Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
* High level of integrity, strategic thinking, and ability to work under pressure.