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Head of Sustainability

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ecocareers

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Sustainability
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You must be a people leader with sustainability experience, strategic thinking, change agent skills, and the ability to influence, guiding the team towards a more sustainable future.
  • You will lead the Sustainability Team, execute strategy, innovate solutions, provide market insights, create measurable reports, and ensure cross-department collaboration for sustainability goals.

Requirements

  • People leader - experience leading a team to achieve a common goal.
  • Passionate and committed to continually developing the team.
  • Strategic thinker - able to accurately ascertain the current state, plan for the future and navigate the sustainability journey.
  • Change agent - an understanding of how to foster and drive a culture of change throughout all aspects of an organisation.
  • Sustainability experience - experience working in the sustainability field, including environmental, social, governance, risk, and opportunity.
  • Influencing skills.
  • The ability to take the business to a more sustainable place.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Sustainability Team in the UK, a department dedicated to developing, establishing, and improving sustainability strategy.
  • Work closely with the Transformation Director, to plan, agree and execute the sustainability strategy across the UK.
  • Ensure the business continually works to deliver innovative solutions to meet the sustainability targets.
  • Become the organisation's source for sustainability market insights, best practice, potential risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
  • Build and create measurable reports, to ensure the company achieves internal and external goals.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate sustainability into overall business operations.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Sustainability?

The primary responsibility is to oversee the Sustainability Team in the UK and develop, establish, and improve the sustainability strategy in collaboration with the Transformation Director.

What qualifications are needed to succeed in this role?

Candidates should have experience in people leadership, sustainability, strategic thinking, change management, and influencing abilities, along with prior experience in the sustainability field.

Will the Head of Sustainability be working alone?

No, the Head of Sustainability will collaborate with other departments to integrate sustainability into overall business operations.

What kind of working hours are expected for this position?

The position allows for flexible working options, requiring in-office work two days per week with the rest being remote.

Is there a bonus scheme associated with this role?

Yes, there is an eligibility to an annual bonus scheme as part of the compensation package.

What benefits does the company offer?

Benefits include hybrid working, access to a car scheme, free parking, a subsidised canteen, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a competitive pension, and life assurance equivalent to four times the basic salary.

Is there an opportunity for professional development within this role?

Yes, the role requires a passion for continually developing the team, indicating opportunities for professional growth and development.

What type of insights will the Head of Sustainability be expected to provide?

The Head of Sustainability will be expected to deliver market insights, best practices, potential risks and opportunities, and emerging trends related to sustainability.

Who does the Head of Sustainability report to?

The Head of Sustainability will report to the Transformation Director and will work closely with them on the sustainability strategy.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply by clicking 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of their CV or by contacting the recruitment agency for a confidential discussion.

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Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference. Launched in 2023, the site has already helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers find work in the sustainability sector. It's trusted by leading organizations pioneering sustainability, such as Springer Nature Group, Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, The Nature Conservancy, and the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).