People & HR ESG and Sustainability Manager

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Job Title: ESG and Sustainability Manager

Reporting to: Regional Chief Operating Officer - Egypt, and BGIUK Sustainability Manager (matrix reporting)
Department: Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability & ESG
Location: Cairo, Egypt (occasional travel required)

We make health happen:

At Bupa, our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

The ESG & Sustainability Manager role supports this purpose by reducing the environmental impact of Bupa's operations in Egypt (Bupa Egypt Insurance (BEI) as well as Bupa Global overall and increasing its positive social impact.

This role works closely with colleagues across Bupa Egypt Insurance, Bupa Global, and the Bupa ESG teams to deliver local ESG programmes that align with Bupa's global Better World strategy. The role also ensures compliance with Egyptian ESG regulations and leads annual external ESG reporting to the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).

Key Responsibilities

Local ESG Strategy

• Develop and deliver the Bupa Egypt ESG strategy in alignment with:

  • The Bupa Group Better World ESG strategy

  • Bupa Global (BGIUK) and BEI business strategies

  • Bupa Enterprise Policy on Sustainability

  • BEI and BG strategies

• Set clear, measurable ESG targets and oversee delivery.

• Work closely with Bupa Global ESG teams to ensure alignment and share best practices.

• Support selected Bupa Global ESG initiatives and local programme rollouts where required.
  The role holder will also ensure BEI ESG programmes and best practice are shared across Bupa Global and work with the wider BG and BGIUK ESG teams to ensure all BEI work supports the bigger picture. This will include working on the BG ESG strategy and rolling out BG programmes to other operational locations.

• Local reporting and disclosures: develop reporting in line with internal and external requirements. Internally this includes developing local updates and reports for the BGIUK ESG and non-financial reporting teams, the BEI Executive and the Board. External reporting will need to comply with Egyptian regulatory requirements - the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has introduced mandatory ESG reporting regulations to align with international standards and promote sustainable development. An annual ESG report is required alongside annual financial reporting. This work will require close collaboration with the BEI management and compliance teams.

• Increasing local social impact: develop a local Egypt plan to ensure positive social impact in the local community which maximizes what BEI can offer and which aligns with the Better World strategy. This work will include leading the Bupa Foundation Community Committee and liaising with the BGIUK Head of Community and Bupa Foundation team.

• Reducing environmental impact: develop the plan to support Bupa Global to get to net zero. This work will include liaising with the BGIUK ESG team and local Property teams on reducing energy consumption and green energy options to decarbonize. It also will mean working with local teams to reduce waste, increase recycling rates and reduce water consumption/conserve water.

• Education and engagement of BEI and BG teams: work with colleagues to educate and inspire local ESG action to reduce our environmental impact and to help make a better world through positive social impact. This includes embracing innovative technologies and practices to help Bupa make a better world.

• Support the engagement of Bupa Global's network of healthcare providers as part of our ESG journey: work with the BG Provider team to influence providers so they can reduce their direct emissions, and we reduce our scope 3 emissions.

• Advocate for sustainability internally and externally: attend events about ESG and act as a spokesperson (where agreed and appropriate).

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Business, Economics, Political Science/Policy or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG roles.

• Experience managing a sustainability agenda for an international company as well as ESG and TCFD reporting experience to the FRA or other regulating bodies.

• Proven exposure to international ESG frameworks, benchmarking, and best practices across multiple organisations or markets.

• Relevant ESG or sustainability certifications are required or strongly preferred, such as:

  • GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Certification

  • CFA Certificate in ESG Investing

  • ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or Practitioner

  • Sustainability or ESG Reporting certifications

  • Climate‑related or responsible investment qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in formal executive board and committees reporting and presenting.

• Demonstrated experience in programme design, delivery, measurement, and reporting.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in matrix environments.

• Strong data handling skills with the ability to translate insights into actions.

• Empowered to make decisions in line with Bupa's sustainability and ESG strategy.

• Confident in challenging constructively and collaborating effectively across functions and geographies.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and programme management capabilities.

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Why Bupa

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com

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