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ecocareers

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must develop sustainability strategies, engage stakeholders, manage data, mentor staff, ensure compliance, and drive innovation to support customer ESG goals and supply chain improvements.
  • You will lead sustainability strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, manage data and reporting, coach staff, develop budgets, and ensure compliance while driving innovative solutions and customer support.

Requirements

  • Develop and lead sustainability strategies across a diverse range of food products, focusing on customer-centric solutions and global supply chain levers.
  • Effectively interact with and influence customers, suppliers, NGOs, academia, trade associations, and other agricultural-related industries to drive sustainability initiatives.
  • Maintain an inventory of current and potential customer ESG/Sustainability targets, advising on strategies to support customer commitments.
  • Build and maintain networks within the agriculture community to develop projects aimed at sustainability interventions in our supply chain.
  • Establish methods and mechanisms to deliver outcome-based solutions for customers, particularly related to scope 3 climate commitments.
  • Lead sustainability data management and reporting for the UK, collaborating with our global team to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Prepare budgets, schedules, and organisational reports related to sustainability projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
  • Coach and mentor sustainability staff to continuously evolve their capabilities, capacity, and skill sets needed to achieve sustainability outcomes.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive sustainability reports that highlight the progress and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive innovation in sustainability practices, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new methodologies into the strategies.
  • Ensure all sustainability initiatives comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining our commitment to ethical practices.
  • Provide expert advice and support to customers, helping them achieve their sustainability goals through tailored solutions and collaborative efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead sustainability strategies across a diverse range of food products, focusing on customer-centric solutions and global supply chain levers.
  • Effectively interact with and influence customers, suppliers, NGOs, academia, trade associations, and other agricultural-related industries to drive sustainability initiatives.
  • Maintain an inventory of current and potential customer ESG/Sustainability targets, advising on strategies to support customer commitments.
  • Build and maintain networks within the agriculture community to develop projects aimed at sustainability interventions in our supply chain.
  • Establish methods and mechanisms to deliver outcome-based solutions for customers, particularly related to scope 3 climate commitments.
  • Lead sustainability data management and reporting for the UK, collaborating with our global team to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Prepare budgets, schedules, and organisational reports related to sustainability projects, ensuring timely and efficient execution.
  • Coach and mentor sustainability staff to continuously evolve their capabilities, capacity, and skill sets needed to achieve sustainability outcomes.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive sustainability reports that highlight the progress and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drive innovation in sustainability practices, staying ahead of industry trends and integrating new methodologies into the strategies.
  • Ensure all sustainability initiatives comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining our commitment to ethical practices.
  • Provide expert advice and support to customers, helping them achieve their sustainability goals through tailored solutions and collaborative efforts.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the UK Sustainability Director position?

The salary range is £80,000 - £100,000, plus a package.

Where is the UK Sustainability Director position located?

The position is UK based.

What are the main responsibilities of the UK Sustainability Director?

Main responsibilities include developing sustainability strategies, interacting with various stakeholders, maintaining an inventory of customer ESG targets, leading sustainability data management and reporting, and coaching sustainability staff.

What qualifications or experience is required for this role?

While specific qualifications are not mentioned, significant experience in sustainability, leadership, and stakeholder engagement in the food industry is typically expected.

Will I be required to travel for this position?

The job description does not explicitly mention travel, but given the nature of the role, some travel may be expected to engage with stakeholders.

What kind of support will be provided for professional development?

The role includes coaching and mentoring sustainability staff to develop their capabilities and skills.

Are there opportunities for innovation in this role?

Yes, the UK Sustainability Director will drive innovation in sustainability practices and integrate new methodologies into strategies.

How will the sustainability initiatives be monitored and reported?

The UK Sustainability Director will lead sustainability data management and reporting and prepare comprehensive sustainability reports for stakeholders.

What types of stakeholders will I be interacting with?

You will interact with customers, suppliers, NGOs, academia, trade associations, and other agricultural-related industries.

Is there an emphasis on compliance within this role?

Yes, ensuring all sustainability initiatives comply with relevant regulations and industry standards is a key responsibility of the position.

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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).