Chief of Staff (COS) to the Chief Sustainability Officer

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The Chief of Staff supports the Chief Sustainability Officer in leading, planning, and executing high-impact sustainability and ESG-related strategic initiatives across the Group. This role involves close collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive the company’s environmental and social transformation. Acting as a key orchestrator, the Chief of Staff ensures the effective management of the sustainability roadmap, supporting decision-making, alignment, and execution.

This position requires a strategic thinker and project leader with a strong understanding of sustainability topics, project governance, and cross-functional influence.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Strategy & Program Leadership

• Co-lead the design and execution of strategic sustainability projects aligned with the Group’s long-term ESG roadmap.
• Collaborate with the CSO and other C-level leaders to identify and scope impactful sustainability opportunities (decarbonization, circular economy, social inclusion, etc.).
• Lead cross-functional working groups and project teams, ensuring timely delivery and coordination across business units, brands, and corporate functions.
• Drive change management efforts to embed sustainability into business practices and company culture.
• Ensure rigorous tracking of sustainability KPIs, regulatory compliance (e.g., CSRD), and progress toward targets (e.g., net zero, DEI goals).

Governance & Program Control

• Set up and manage governance rituals (steering committees, reporting, dashboards) to monitor initiatives and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Develop and maintain a centralized roadmap of ongoing sustainability initiatives with clear ownership, milestones, and impact tracking.
• Monitor risks and dependencies through structured risk management tools and mitigation planning.
• Support budget planning and resource allocation for sustainability programs.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare impactful materials (presentations, memos, briefs) to inform Executive Committee and Board-level discussions on sustainability topics.
• Synthesize complex information into clear and action-oriented content adapted to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., sustainability reporting, ESG ratings, investor briefings).
• Represent the CSO’s priorities and voice in meetings, ensuring alignment and follow-up on key actions.
• Coordinate closely with internal communications, investor relations, compliance, and public affairs teams.

Leadership & Representation

• Act as a trusted right hand to the CSO, ensuring continuity of leadership and strategic execution across the function.
• Represent the CSO’s perspective and strategic direction in forums when needed, ensuring consistency and integrity of messaging.
• Foster a culture of purpose, responsibility, and innovation across sustainability initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify internal processes in the sustainability office.

Graduate of a top-tier Business School, Engineering School or equivalent with a specialization or strong interest in sustainability/ESG.

· Minimum 4–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, sustainability consulting, or ESG program leadership.

· Proven experience in managing strategic projects and cross-functional transformation programs.

· Solid knowledges of sustainability frameworks, ESG standards and non-financial reporting.

· Excellent communication, synthesis, and presentation skills – ability to influence senior stakeholders and synthesize technical topics.

· High level of discretion, ownership, and agility.

· Fluent in English; other languages are a plus

Why Join Accor?

Accor dares to impact: 

- the world  

• We are committed to the world around us, with a strong employer culture focused on the development of our 300,000 talents. 
• We adopt a continuous improvement approach to reduce the impact of digital on the environment across all our projects.

- your career:  

• We enable all our employees to manage their work-life balance and offer them the means to shape their work environment according to their preferences. 
• Training and career paths are defined both individually and collectively, allowing us to grow together on a daily basis. 
• We value the richness of diverse nationalities represented, from various backgrounds, encompassing all the stories that make us who we are. We encourage diversity in personalities and professional paths. We know how to adapt to the specific needs of our employees, especially those with disabilities. 

-and also : 

• ALL - Heartist® Program: Unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide. –
• Heartist® for Good Program: Commit to supporting an association of your choice from those available on our volunteering platform (1 day offered per year by the Group during your working hours). 
• An Employee Social Committee (CSE) supporting the financing of your cultural and sports activities. 
• Sustainable Mobility Package up to €700 for the use of "green" transportation, or 50% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass). 
• €10 meal vouchers. 
• A mandatory health insurance plan funded at 50% by Accor without additional costs in case of enrollment of your dependents. 
• Attractive working conditions with collaborative workspaces, restaurants, and recreational and sports areas.