ESG Program Coordinator

Location:

Brussels, BE

Business Unit: Corporate & SOF

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Enterprise Functions

A global organisation. It’s not just those in our industrial sites and technical centres that are vital to Umicore’s growth. Across our enterprise functions we ensure that we continue to grow and evolve – whether it’s by making sure our decisions are commercially viable, enhancing our reputation, building new customer relationships or finding the right people who can build on what we’ve already achieved. The variety of our work means we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

This role plays a key part in coordinating our ESG innitiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders, ESG teams, and external parties. This is a unique opportunity for a professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys connecting with stakeholders, and is motivated to contribute to sustainability and environmental impact.

Lead coordination of a strategic program, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders
Manage project timelines, milestones, and interdependencies across functions
Support development of documentation, policies, and reporting materials
Work with data, budgets, and project metrics to enable effective decision-making
Act as a central point of coordination for initiatives and key deliverables
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership and government-related entities
Facilitate discussions, workshops, and alignment across cross-functional teams
Support preparation of materials for executive governance forums
Consolidate inputs from different teams and ensure alignment across deliverables

Who we are looking for

Relevant project management experience, ideally in complex, high-visibility environments
A strong interest in Sustainability/ESG, or pollution-related topics,
Relevant experience in regulated environments, including work on compliance, policy, or interactions with public authorities
Excellent English (must) and Dutch (nice to have)
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and navigate sensitive topics
Experience in structured project governance
Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to both the big picture and details
Comfortable working with data, documentation, and budgets
Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?