Director of Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing. The position involves leading initiatives to enhance sustainability standards, engaging with stakeholders, and managing complex supply chain programmes. This role is perfect for an experienced professional looking to drive impactful changes in the industry.

Qualifications

• Senior professional with deep understanding of precious metals markets.
• Proven track record in leadership roles and delivering complex programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Engage with international stakeholders and oversee supply chain programmes.
• Advance global standards in line with the organization's market strategy.

Skills

Understanding of precious metals markets

Compliance & assurance

International supply chain standards

Global regulatory frameworks

ESG standards

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Advocacy skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

Director of Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing

Location: Europe (Hybrid)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Applications open: 2 July – 18 July 2025

LBMA is seeking an experienced leader to head its work on sustainability and responsible sourcing. The role sits at the core of our market strategy – advancing global standards, engaging with international stakeholders, and overseeing our programmes for responsible supply chains.

We are looking for a senior professional with:

• a deep understanding of precious metals markets, compliance & assurance
• experience in international supply chain standards, global regulatory frameworks, and ESG standards
• a proven track record in a leadership role, leading teams and delivering complex, high-profile programmes
• strong communication, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills

What to expect:

• We will take a few weeks to review and sift all applications
• If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to the first round via Teams
• Second round will be held ideally in person at our London office
• Final round will be with the CEO and a member of the Board

Please expect three rounds of interviews in total.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter [e-mail]. You may also apply through LinkedIn, but if doing so please ensure that you upload your CV and cover letter as one document. This is because LinkedIn will only permit one document upload. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Confidential enquiries welcome.