ESG & Sustainability Senior Specialist

We are partnering with a leading global consumer brand to hire a Senior Social Impact Specialist to drive strategic social impact initiatives in the Japan market.

This is a opportunity for a strategically minded and execution-focused professional with strong experience in sustainability, CSR, or social impact, who can bridge global direction with local implementation while contributing to both brand value and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mid- to long-term social impact strategies aligned with global priorities (e.g., community, people, sustainability)
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of social impact programs, from concept development to delivery and performance tracking
• Drive integration of social impact initiatives with brand, marketing, and business objectives
• Manage cross-functional collaboration with teams such as marketing, communications, HR, and operations
• Build and maintain partnerships with NGOs, public sector organizations, and external stakeholders
• Act as a key liaison between global and local teams to ensure alignment and effective rollout of initiatives
• Lead communication strategies, including content development, storytelling, and PR support
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to embed social impact across the organization
• Monitor program effectiveness and continuously improve through data, reporting, and insights
• Identify and develop new initiatives that address emerging social and environmental issues

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in social impact, sustainability, CSR, marketing, or related fields
• Experience in consumer-facing industries or global matrix organizations preferred
• Strong understanding of ESG, CSR, SDGs, and social impact frameworks
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects (internal and external)
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
• Experience working with external partners such as NGOs, government, or social sector organizations
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, including PR or content development experience
• Ability to balance brand-building objectives with measurable business impact
• Fluent English required; Japanese strongly preferred