Head of Sustainability

CPL Aromas; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL Aromas seeks a motivated Sustainability Lead for a 12-month fixed-term role, reporting to the Group Technical Director. You will drive global sustainability strategies, build awareness, and lead projects across multiple regions, including Dubai, UK and Colombia, to reduce carbon footprint and waste.

You will collaborate with R&D, sourcing and communications teams to ensure alignment with our sustainability requirements and annual reporting. A business-focused, proactive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant business and commercial degree essential.
• Experience in a B2B technology environment desirable.
• Strong change management and sustainability focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sustainability strategies and projects.
• Ensure environmental compliance and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with R&D to align projects with sustainability goals.
• Support responsible sourcing and supplier assessments.
• Promote CPL's sustainability initiatives publicly and within communities.

Skills

Sustainability

Change Management

ISO Systems

Project Management

Stakeholder Relations

Analytical Skills

Planning

Education

Business Degree

Tools

ISO Standards

Job description

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles.A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and,we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.

Reports to:

Group Technical Director

Job Purpose

This is a 12 month fixed term role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the sustainability team lead the implementation of our initiatives and strategy. Responsible for building sustainability awareness, driving innovation for profitable growth by protecting natural environment, human and ecological health and not compromising our way of life. Enable CPL to grow as a responsible company with strong values, and to become an employer of choice.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Global sustainability strategies
  • Lead the Communication and implementation of global sustainability strategies
  • Continue to build overall sustainability awareness
  • Seek new, innovative and economical ways to enhance sustainability
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders and seek their buy in and approval
  • Lead and manage global and local relevant projects
  • Lead the leadership team in forward thinking and future thinking when making decisions
• Environmental responsibilities and compliance
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, corporate guidelines and strategies
  • Advise business on how to achieve ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, SA8000
  • Deliver number of key projects in Dubai, UK and Colombia to reduce carbon footprint and waste
  • Prevent pollution across all sites
  • Conduct internal audit
  • Provide regular update, report and track progress of projects, make necessary adjustments
• Innovation and communication
  • Work with R&D teams to ensure projects are mindful of our sustainability requirements
  • Completion of our quarterly report and updates
  • Responsible for our annual report
  • Build publicity on Web/Intranet – CAFOD, Sustainable RMs, COFVI, education for schools
• Sourcing
  • Work closely with purchasing to assist in the implementation of our responsible sourcing policy
  • Review assessment forms from suppliers; supply feedback
• Corporate social responsibilities
  • Play an active role in the industry, promote and share CPL’s sustainability initiatives
  • Provide necessary information to CPL team and ensure necessary collaboration and communication
  • Work with key stakeholders to position CPL as an employer of choice
  • Actively engage in community support and charity partnerships

Skills and Attributes Required

• Relevant business and commercial degree essential.
• Relevant industry experience in a B2B technology environment desired
• Passion for building sustainability and change management
• Experience with managing ISO systems would be a benefit
• Strong prioritisation, planning, organisation and analytical skills with a proactive, can do attitude.
• Strong analytical and project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in different countries and cultures

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills.