Senior Sustainability Manager

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!

Wizz Air is a leading European low-cost airline. Our mission is to provide affordable and reliable air travel to everyone, everywhere, while minimizing our environmental impact. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive team of over 8,000 employees from more than 100 nationalities, who share our values of inclusivity, positivity, dedication, integrity, and sustainability.

As a rapidly expanding airline, we offer exciting career opportunities across a range of functions, from flight operations to engineering, customer experience, finance, and more. We provide extensive training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed in their roles. Joining Wizz Air means joining a team that is passionate about aviation, dedicated to excellence, and committed to making air travel accessible and sustainable for all. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the aviation industry, we welcome you to explore our job opportunities and become a part of our success story.

Senior Sustainability Manager 

Based in Budapest 

Position Purpose:

The Senior Sustainability Manager reports to the Head of Government Affairs and Sustainability and is based at the company’s head office in Budapest. She/he is responsible for leading the Group’s Sustainability / ESG functions, focusing on the implementation of sustainability strategies and reporting. The Senior Sustainability Manager collaborates with various departments to monitor and enhance the company's ESG performance, ensuring compliance with global sustainability frameworks and driving initiatives aimed at achieving the Group's sustainability objectives. This position requires a proactive approach to sustainability practices and a passion for advancing the company’s net-zero transition and sustainability goals in a fast-evolving environment.

What We Offer:

• Base salary and employee bonus scheme
• Unlimited number of significantly discounted and confirmed seating tickets, providing access to a growing network of destinations
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Life insurance
• AYCM sport pass contracting possibility
• Instant impact, with exposure to C-suite management
• Fast career progression, internal mobility, and talent management supported by training opportunities (Wizz Academy and bespoke trainings)
• True international and multi-cultural work environment with passionate, driven, and diverse teams

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of the Group Sustainability Strategy and manage Sustainability Reporting functions.
• Proactively monitor and analyze ESG / Sustainability reporting best practices and emerging disclosure requirements, ensuring continuous improvement in sustainability reporting performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, HR, finance, purchasing, customer service, etc.) to collect information on the company’s ESG performance.
• Support corporate sustainability disclosures, ensuring alignment with reporting frameworks (TCFD, GRI, CSRD, CDP), data aggregation, and associated controls.
• Actively contribute to Wizz Air’s EU CSRD-compliant reporting preparations.
• Lead the drafting process of the Group’s annual sustainability disclosures.
• Drive the Group’s participation in sustainability ratings and assessments.
• Stay informed on European Union sustainability and climate change regulations (e.g., Green Deal), as well as country-specific legislation.
• Lead the preparation of the Company’s net-zero transition plan.
• Develop position papers and presentations for Senior Management, for meetings with key stakeholders.
• Conduct sustainability benchmarking for aviation decarbonization best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree in business, finance, or a related field is a plus)
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, or regulatory functions in a multinational company or a relevant sector.
• Experience in leading teams.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Business and financial competence to evaluate sustainability-related risks and opportunities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in the airline or hard-to-abate sectors is an advantage.
• Ability to live and work in Budapest, Hungary.
• High degree of independence.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

When applying, please only provide valid information regarding your educational background and certificates, as the original documents will be requested during the hiring process.

We look forward to meeting you and learning more about your skills and experience. Join the Wizz Air team and discover the world of opportunities.