Specialist Sustainability Belgium

Sibelco Group; Dessel; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sibelco Group, based at the Dessel Plant in Belgium, seeks a proactive Sustainability Specialist to advance environmental compliance, permitting, and stakeholder engagement across operations.

You will work with regulators, communities, and site teams to drive long-term environmental strategies and monitor compliance while supporting sustainability programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental or sustainability management
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements
• Experience with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of environmental management systems and risk management principles
• Excellent communication and project management skills; English and local language fluency

Responsabilités

• Support environmental permitting and licensing activities across operational sites
• Coordinate EIAs and regulatory studies as required
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on permitting and compliance
• Collaborate with operations teams to obtain and maintain environmental permits and licenses
• Support environmental emissions management and compliance initiatives
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulators, communities, landowners, and other external stakeholders
• Support proactive community engagement activities and stakeholder consultation processes

Connaissances

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Project management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or related

Description du poste

Specialist Sustainability Belgium

Location:

Dessel Plant

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Sustainability Specialist to support environmental compliance, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability initiatives across our operations. This position plays a key role in maintaining our legal and social license to operate while ensuring environmental performance and regulatory compliance are effectively managed.

Working closely with site operations, regulators, communities, and other stakeholders, you will help drive sustainable practices and support the development of long-term environmental and land management strategies.

Legal & Social License to Operate

• Support environmental permitting and licensing activities across operational sites

• Coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and other regulatory studies as required

• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on permitting and compliance requirements

• Collaborate with operations teams to obtain and maintain environmental permits and licenses

• Support environmental emissions management and compliance initiatives

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulators, local communities, landowners, and other external stakeholders

• Support proactive community engagement activities and stakeholder consultation processes

Environmental Compliance & Risk Management

• Partner with operational teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company standards

• Monitor and assess environmental and sustainability risks across sites

• Identify environmental liabilities and support the development of mitigation and corrective action plans

• Coordinate environmental compliance projects and site improvement initiatives

• Support environmental audits and follow-up actions

• Monitor and report environmental performance indicators

Land Management & Closure Planning

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve site closure plans in line with company requirements

• Support land management activities, including land access, land tenure, and stakeholder engagement related to land use

• Collaborate with operational teams to manage closed or inactive sites and associated environmental obligations

• Contribute to GIS and spatial data management where required

Environmental Performance & Sustainability

• Support initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impacts, including emissions, water use, waste generation, biodiversity impacts, and land disturbance

• Implement global sustainability programs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

• Contribute to sustainability data collection, reporting, and KPI monitoring

• Provide input into sustainability communications and reporting activities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Natural Resources, or a related discipline

• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental or sustainability management

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements

• Experience working with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external stakeholders

• Knowledge of environmental management systems and risk management principles

• Strong communication, interpersonal and project management skills
  Fluent in English and local language

Success in This Role

To be successful, you will be a proactive and solutions-oriented professional who can effectively balance regulatory requirements, operational needs, and stakeholder expectations. You will be comfortable working across multiple sites and engaging with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to drive sustainable outcomes.

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers

• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More

• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.