Sustainability Reporting & Communications Project Officer

The Sustainability Reporting & Communications Project Officer will support the delivery of CERN's biennial sustainability report and contribute to the development of CERN’s Sustainability Strategy. The role involves managing sustainability reporting projects, producing engaging communications, and supporting sustainability campaigns within a dynamic international scientific environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of CERN's 2025-2026 Sustainability Report from planning through to publication and assist preparations for the subsequent reporting cycle.
• Write and edit social and governance content to a high standard for the Report, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with relevant GRI standards.
• Ensure adherence to the project plan, timeline, and documented approvals process.
• Produce engaging content for different channels and audiences, such as web, social media, short articles, and other formats consistent with strategy and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of an internal CERN e-learning module on sustainability.
• Support the planning and delivery of sustainability-related campaigns and events as needed.
• Track regulatory developments and evolving reporting standards relevant to CERN's ESG framework.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation.
• Experience of drafting sustainability or ESG reports in a corporate, NGO, research institution or public sector context, or in an advisory capacity.
• Experience managing complex, multi-workstream projects against firm deadlines with documented governance.
• Experience developing and implementing communications plans and outreach activities is desirable.
• Experience with digital content management systems and sustainability microsite or web content is desirable.
• Experience in a scientific, academic or intergovernmental setting is desirable.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, well-structured content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work across functions, build trust, and obtain buy-in from varied stakeholders.
• French language proficiency is strongly desirable.
• Knowledge of GRI, CSRD/ESRS, or equivalent reporting frameworks and data visualisation or infographic design skills are desirable.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Skills

• Sustainability Reporting
• ESG Reporting
• Project Management
• Creative Communications Planning
• Outreach Activities
• Digital Content Management
• Web Content Management
• Scientific Communication
• Writing and Editing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• GRI Reporting Framework
• CSRD Reporting Framework
• ESRS Reporting Framework
• Data Visualization
• Infographic Design
• Language Proficiency in French
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English, French