Corporate Social Responsibility, Deputy Manager

Role Overview

This position is primarily responsible for driving the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, while also providing structured support in Government & Corporate Affairs (GACA) to facilitate informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• Spearhead the planning and execution of CSR strategies in alignment with the Group’s sustainability goals and overall business direction.
  
• Develop and roll out impactful initiatives spanning community outreach, environmental efforts, and social impact, with clear measurement of outcomes and governance in place.
  
• Define performance metrics and implement tracking, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms to assess programme effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement.
  
• Oversee allocation of budgets, resources, and external partnerships (e.g., NGOs, community bodies) to ensure efficient delivery of CSR initiatives.
  
• Enhance the organisation’s brand as a socially responsible entity through meaningful collaborations and well-executed programmes.
  
• Promote internal awareness and participation in CSR, while supporting external communications and positioning efforts.
  
• Prepare periodic reports, insights, and recommendations for senior leadership review.
  
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
  

Government & Corporate Affairs (GACA)

• Support leadership with well-structured analysis, briefing documents, and stakeholder insights to aid strategic decisions and engagements.
  
• Keep abreast of policy, regulatory, and stakeholder developments, translating findings into clear, actionable summaries with business relevance.
  
• Monitor stakeholder interactions, ensuring timely follow-ups and closure of key action items.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions and documentation to ensure compliance and deadlines are met.
  
• Maintain consistency and alignment in internal communications to support GACA-related initiatives.​
  

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications or certifications are an added advantage.
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in managing and delivering CSR initiatives, with some exposure to Government and/or Corporate Affairs functions.
  
• Prior experience within manufacturing environments or CSR foundations would be beneficial.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Proven capability in developing CSR strategies, executing programmes, and managing diverse stakeholders.
  
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with comfort navigating ambiguity and complex organisational structures.
  
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
  
• Independent, proactive, and able to engage confidently with various stakeholders.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia, including presentation capabilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  

• Performance bonus
  
• Yearly increment
  
• Offer a fully equipped gym at our plant
  
• Subsidized meals at the canteen
  
• Personal Accident Insurance (subject to T&C)
  
• Hospitalization support on a case-by-case basis
  
• Shared communal accommodation with utilities covered will be provided for non-Sitiawan local employees