Decarbonisation Lead

JR United Kingdom; Coalville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable construction is seeking a Decarbonisation Lead to drive significant climate initiatives. This pivotal role involves leading the company's sustainability journey, ensuring impactful decarbonisation strategies are implemented across all business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in climate change mitigation and the ability to deliver results effectively while collaborating with stakeholders. Experience in the field, effective presentation skills, and a passion for driving change are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus opportunities

25 days holiday plus local bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in decarbonisation and climate strategy.
• Ability to present climate data to diverse audiences.
• Hands-on approach with strong strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence decarbonisation strategies across operations.
• Engage with leaders to implement climate action.
• Represent Holcim externally in sustainability discussions.

Skills

Climate change mitigation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Scientific background in sustainability or related field

Job description

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We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits - all recognising the contribution you bring.

Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety.

We care about you and your family. Thats why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so were committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

Private Medical Insurance for you and free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.

Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role driving real change on the road to net zero? As Holcim UKs Decarbonisation Lead, youll be at the heart of our sustainability journeytranslating ambition into impact across our operations. Working across our sites and offices, this is your opportunity to lead and influence decarbonisation at scale within one of the worlds leading sustainable construction companies.

This role offers the chance to shape and lead our decarbonisation strategy across key themesrenewable energy, low-carbon fuels, energy efficiency, and alternative materialsensuring were not just meeting targets, but setting them. Youll be at the centre of both strategy and delivery, helping to embed climate action in everything we do. Youll be engaging with leaders across our diverse business unitsfrom cement and concrete to aggregates and asphalthelping to turn bold commitments into everyday action.

Your influence will also reach beyond our organisation, representing Holcim UK at national forums, industry conferences and with stakeholders ranging from customers and suppliers to regulatory bodies. This is more than a technical roleits about leadership, influence, and making change happen.

Leading the delivery of Holcim UKs Net Zero Strategy, aligning teams and activities with our science-based targets.

Driving decarbonisation across our business units, with a focus on tangible action and measurable impact.

Supporting ESG and climate-related reporting, providing insights to ensure we meet our commitments and stay ahead of emerging standards.

Building collaborative relationships across the businesshelping teams connect the dots between sustainability and operations.

Representing Holcim externally as a thought leader, speaker, and trusted voice in the sustainability space.

Who you are

Youre an experienced sustainability professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy and implementation. You understand what it takes to decarbonise a complex, multi-faceted businessand youre energised by the challenge.

You bring with you:

A strong grounding in climate change mitigation and decarbonisation, likely with a scientific background and experience in industry or consultancy.

A proven ability to translate climate data and frameworks into commercially sound, actionable plans.

Confidence presenting ideas to senior stakeholders, external partners, and technical or non-technical audiences alike.

A hands-on mindsetyoure just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are setting long-term vision.

A natural collaborator with high emotional intelligence, able to build trusted relationships across teams and sectors.

Strong project management skills, balancing strategic priorities with real-world delivery.

You take pride in challenging the status quo, inspiring others to act, and being a catalyst for positive change.

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.