The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
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Mid-Level Sustainability Marketing Specialist
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Independently managing specific content streams, drafting initial claims, owning reporting dashboards, and understanding basic compliance requirements.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering accurate and engaging sustainability content.
- Proactively identifying and proposing solutions for marketing challenges.
- Demonstrating a solid grasp of our brand guidelines and sustainability messaging principles.
- 2
Marketing Specialist (with sustainability focus)
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Developing strong campaign management skills, understanding audience segmentation, and gaining initial exposure to sustainability concepts within a broader marketing context.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managing several marketing campaigns with a sustainability element.
- Showing a keen interest in deepening knowledge of ESG and green claims.
- Receiving positive feedback on collaboration with product or technical teams.
- 3
Communications / PR Specialist (with ESG exposure)
4-5 yearsSkills to master
- Crafting public-facing narratives, managing media relations, and understanding reputational risk, particularly in the context of environmental or social issues.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully handling media inquiries related to sustainability.
- Demonstrating an ability to translate complex corporate initiatives into public-friendly messages.
- Proactively identifying and mitigating potential reputational risks.