ESG Programme Implementation Lead - Education Sector
Location: Hybrid, Bangalore

The ESG Programme Implementation Lead is responsible for turning ESG strategy and priorities into action. This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who takes ownership, creates momentum and ensures initiatives are effectively implemented across an international business.

The role requires solid project leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with accountability for taking initiatives from planning through to implementation, adoption and measurable outcomes.

Success will be measured by what is implemented, adopted and achieved — not simply by the quality of project plans, trackers or reporting.

The post holder is expected to act with integrity, treat colleagues and stakeholders with care and respect, work collaboratively across teams and locations, use resources responsibly, and remain committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Implementation & Project Delivery
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of key ESG initiatives,



taking accountability for agreed outcomes, timelines and impact.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, taking ownership of the approach, defining actions, resources, and dependencies.
• Drive implementation across locations and external partners, removing barriers and resolving issues to maintain momentum.
• Identify risks, dependencies and emerging challenges, implementing mitigation actions and escalating decisions where required.
• Lead the onboarding of new entities into ESG framework, sustainability practices and energy reporting requirements, from initial engagement through to adoption and ongoing compliance.
• Monitor implementation effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve, standardise and scale ESG initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement and communication approaches that support adoption of ESG initiati

📌 ESG Programme Implementation Lead (India)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 India