Roles and missions of the CSR project manager
The role and missions of a CSR (social and environmental responsibility) officer are essential to maintain a viable and environmentally friendly company. The CSR officer's mission is to develop, implement and enforce a strategic CSR plan. He/she must establish objectives and indicators to measure the impact of CSR actions and ensure their follow-up. His/her missions consist of :
- Raising awareness and training employees in CSR values;
- Develop mechanisms to integrate CSR principles into all the company's practices and processes;
- Develop internal and external communication plans to promote CSR actions;
- Analyze, evaluate and manage environmental and social responsibility risks;
- Follow up on CSR commitments and integrate CSR principles into contracts and commercial agreements;
- Ensure dialogue with external partners.
The skills required to be a CSR project manager are: a good sense of analysis, a thorough knowledge of CSR, environmental legislation and standards, an understanding of sustainable development issues and excellent communication and teamwork skills. A CSR project manager is the main person responsible for the development and follow-up of the CSR plan and the actions that result from it.
Salary and career development of a CSR project manager
The salary of a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) project manager varies greatly depending on the company and the level of experience. In France, the gross annual salary of a CSR project manager can be as follows, depending on the years of experience
- 0 to 2 years: Between 24 000 and 30 000 €.
- 2 to 5 years: Between 30 000 and 35 000 €.
- 5 to 10 years: Between 35 000 and 45 000 €.
- 10 to 15 years: Between 45 000 and 50 000 €.
- More than 15 years: More than €50,000
The career development opportunities for a CSR project manager are varied. Among the jobs available, we can mention :
- CSR Director
- CSR Consultant
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager
- CSR Project Manager
- Sustainable Development Officer.
