Colliers has the ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of its offices and mobility to near-zero in 2030. Do you feel challenged to take on this ambitious goal? In this role within Colliers, you will have the freedom and flexibility to re-develop and expand the scope and execution of the ESG strategy. We are looking for a creative, pragmatic, ambitious and enthusiastic colleague to help Colliers achieve this.
 

Function
The Working Student ESG will help deliver the insights to drive the ESG strategy of Colliers. Colliers is currently developing their ESG strategy, and you will be instrumental to develop and help progress it. You will have affinity with commercial, technical and strategic aspects of ESG within Colliers and you will work closely with the IT, commercial, legal, operational and finance staff. Your commitment, experience and drive will help you to understand the key drivers, identify opportunities and overcome challenges. Colliers is a flat organization, and you will engage with stakeholders at all levels mainly internally. You will report to Danielle ten Haaf, Senior Operations Specialist, and be a member of the COO team.
 

Responsibilities

• Collect and process data needed for the internal ESG audit an prepare data and support the external auditor to maintain Colliers EED Energie-certificate
• Update and further develop our ESG roadmap
• Design and develop ESG dashboards
• Internal communication regarding ESG
• Periodically calibrating the Colliers ESG strategy, coordinating and driving the ESG strategy implementation and advancing the dialogue on ESG matters
• Build up knowledge on ESG within the organization on all aspects; a.o. technical, organizational, commercial, political, legal, financial
   

Skills
The Working Student ESG is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial attitude. You have well-developed communication skills, are effective in engaging with colleagues and management as well as with external stakeholders. Also, you possess a willingness to drive change and have a creative ‘out-of-the-box’ mindset.

• Enjoy working in a fast paced, ever-changing and cross-functional environment on a global scale
• Excellent communications skills for a variety of audiences, including a knack for concise, fun & engaging communications
• Organized & efficient project manager
• Creative & agile problem solver
• Ability to analyze, interpret & communicate social & environmental data for reporting & to inform decision making
• Have an understanding of the ESG/Sustainability/Social Impact landscape, either through academic or professional experience
• Have an excellent academic background
• In your final year of your bachelor, or currently doing your masters degree.
   

Who are we?
Colliers is a listed real estate advisor active in 62 countries with over 17,000 employees. We contribute to a better society by solving real estate issues and accelerating the sustainability transition in the built environment. By 2025, we will be fully climate-neutral.

We connect global market developments and data with the needs of real estate owners, real estate investors and tenants. This enables us to understand the sector of tomorrow and to provide forward-looking advice. These insights help us add value at all stages of the real estate cycle and build long-term client relationships. We offer creative solutions that are not only attractive today, but also remain relevant and sustainable in the future.

In the Netherlands, we work with 350 professionals in an organisation where entrepreneurship, expertise and doing what is right are key. Together, we shape the future of real estate.

In addition to appropriate employment conditions, we pay a lot of attention to your personal and professional development. You can work at any of our locations, but you will mainly work at our office in Amsterdam.

We strive for an inclusive culture where you can be who you want to be. Everyone is welcome and we want everyone to feel welcome. Whether it's gender, age, orientation or background, we're looking for talent that brings something extra. We actively encourage different views and opinions.
 

Enthusiastic about this position?
Are you the Working Student we are looking for? Then we invite you to apply. Do you have questions about the position? Please contact Pien van Kuppeveld at [email protected] or 06 51 76 99 65.
 

Recruitment agencies and independent recruiters:
We are fortunate that many quality applicants respond to our vacancies. If not, we set up our own search. If we really can't find a candidate, we have a preferred supplier. We therefore kindly ask you not to call us and ask if you can help us.

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