Corporate Sustainability Officer
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LocationNieuwegein, UT, nl
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentStaff, Sales & Young Professionals
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Translate Group sustainability commitments into a local ESG programme with clear priorities, actions, responsibilities and measurable outcomes
Build an active internal network and engage colleagues in sustainability initiatives, including where you have no direct authority
Work with leadership and business teams to embed sustainability into decisions, operations, client solutions and value creation
Coordinate ESG governance, sustainability reporting, regulatory compliance and performance management, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, double materiality, ESG disclosures and sustainability data
Drive initiatives across climate and environment, inclusion and workforce, responsible digital and societal engagement
Communicate progress clearly, address resistance constructively and raise risks or decisions with the relevant stakeholders in time
Senior experience in sustainability or ESG, with demonstrated responsibility for taking an agenda from priorities through to implementation
Demonstrated ability to build internal relationships, gain commitment and deliver change across teams without relying on formal authority
Experience with or affinity for technology, consulting and responsible digital
Practical knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting frameworks such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy and double materiality
Comfortable working with sustainability data, KPIs, dashboards and reporting processes
Combine sound judgement and organisational awareness with the willingness to carry out operational work yourself
Work independently, actively seek the information and feedback you need, and know when to involve others or escalate an issue
Communicate clearly with senior leadership and colleagues across the organisation, making complex topics understandable and actionable
Bring a clear personal motivation for sustainability and demonstrate how you have translated that motivation into results
Fluency in Dutch and English
Experience within IT services or consulting
Another European language
Benefits
Permanent contract
Holiday allowance
Social activities
Training
Hybrid working
Mobility budget
Profit sharing
Paid vacation
Tax friendly benefits
Internet allowance
Home working allowance
Pension
Company Description
Sopra Steria provides tailored end to end corporate technology and software solutions that help organisations make bold choices and achieve tangible results. With more than 51.000 colleagues across nearly 30 countries, we are among the leading European digital solutions providers.
Successful organisations across Europe rely on our technology, expertise and collaborative approach because we continue to focus on innovation, partnership and business development.
The world is how we shape it. Let’s shape it together.
Job Description
As Corporate Sustainability Officer, you take ownership of advancing Sopra Steria’s sustainability and ESG agenda in the Netherlands. You translate Group commitments into practical local priorities, measurable results and initiatives that colleagues can actively contribute to.
Responsibilities
You build on existing policies, programmes and expertise. Working with local leadership, business units, support functions and Group sustainability colleagues, you identify what is already in place, connect ongoing activities and determine where further action is needed.
This is a senior position that combines strategic influence with practical delivery. You build relationships across the organisation, create engagement and turn plans into action. You are equally comfortable discussing priorities with senior leadership, facilitating a working session and personally following up on implementation.
Qualifications
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Translate Group sustainability commitments into a local ESG programme with clear priorities, actions, responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
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Build an active internal network and engage colleagues in sustainability initiatives, including where you have no direct authority.
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Work with leadership and business teams to embed sustainability into decisions, operations, client solutions and value creation.
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Coordinate ESG governance, sustainability reporting, regulatory compliance and performance management, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, double materiality, ESG disclosures and sustainability data.
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Drive initiatives across climate and environment, inclusion and workforce, responsible digital and societal engagement.
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Communicate progress clearly, address resistance constructively and raise risks or decisions with the relevant stakeholders in time.
You operate in an international technology and consulting business serving corporate and public sector clients. You connect sustainability ambitions with the practical realities of a services organisation and its commercial priorities.
Further:
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You bring senior experience in sustainability or ESG, with demonstrated responsibility for taking an agenda from priorities through to implementation.
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You can demonstrate how you have built internal relationships, gained commitment and delivered change across teams without relying on formal authority.
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You have experience affinity with technology, consulting and responsible digital. Experience within IT services or consulting is an advantage.
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You have practical knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting frameworks such as CSRD, EU Taxonomy and double materiality.
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You are comfortable working with sustainability data, KPIs, dashboards and reporting processes.
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You combine sound judgement and organisational awareness with the willingness to carry out operational work yourself.
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You work independently, actively seek the information and feedback you need, and know when to involve others or escalate an issue.
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You communicate clearly with senior leadership and colleagues across the organisation, making complex topics understandable and actionable.
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You bring a clear personal motivation for sustainability and can explain how you have translated that motivation into results.
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Fluency in Dutch and English is required. Another European language is a plus.
Additional Information
What we offer
At Sopra Steria, we want you to enjoy your work while maintaining a healthy work life balance. That is why we offer an attractive and flexible benefits package, including:
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A permanent contract and a competitive salary, based on your experience and the role.
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8% holiday allowance.
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Social activities with colleagues, ranging from informal drinks to sports, knowledge sharing and networking events.
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Development opportunities through training, knowledge sessions and inspiring events.
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Hybrid working, from home or at the office, depending on what works best for you.
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A generous mobility budget, with the option of an electric lease car including an NS Business Card, a lease bike or an alternative mobility arrangement that fits your way of travelling.
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8% profit sharing on target.
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27 paid vacation days.
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The option to use a tax friendly benefits scheme for student loan repayment, a bike, solar panels, sports subscriptions or other employee discounts.
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A monthly net internet allowance of €15 and an additional monthly net home working allowance of €21,50. We also support you with facilities to set up your home office.
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A flexible pension scheme, allowing you to make contributions in a way that suits your personal situation.
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Legal
Sopra Steria is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, ancestry, nationality, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.