Head of Sustainability

Verdant Search; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Pension scheme

Benefits package

Job summary

An established manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Sustainability to be based in their Northampton office. You will lead the sustainability function, report to the operations executive committee and drive the company’s ESG strategy, reporting, and decarbonisation efforts.

The role requires proven sustainability leadership in chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing or pharma, with a track record of embedding strategy and delivering Scope 3 improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sustainability in chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing or pharma.
• Sustainability strategy experience and driving continuous improvement.
• Experience with procuring and delivering Scope 3 targets.
• Strong stakeholder management across many departments.
• Data analysis, KPI tracking and ESG reporting to industry standards.
• Experience with Social Value / Community initiatives and wellness projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Sustainability & ESG strategy.
• Report to leadership with progress updates and act as advisor.
• Manage ESG reporting, carbon emissions, energy usage and KPIs.
• Lead CSR and social impact campaigns to maximise benefits.
• Collaborate across the business to embed ESG strategy and drive awareness.
• Work with procurement, R&D and EHS to maximise sustainability progress.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

ESG reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

An international manufacturing business is seeking a Head of Sustainability to be based in their Northampton office.

You will lead their sustainability function, report into the operations executive committee and be focused on implementing their sustainability strategy, ESG Reporting and KPIs, managing ESG communications and driving decarbonisation.

Duties will include:

• Development and delivery of the Sustainability & ESG strategy.
• Report into the leadership and provide updates on progress, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Performance management and reporting, covering ESG requirements, carbon emissions, energy usage and tracking improvements through the introduction of ESG KPIs.
• Lead CSR, social impact campaigns and charitable initiatives to maximise their benefits.
• Work collaboratively across the business to embed ESG strategy, build sustainability best practices and increase awareness.
• Work with the procurement, R&D and EHS teams to maximise sustainability and drive progress.

Candidate MUST have:

• Proven track record in a similar sustainability role within the within the chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing or pharma industry.
• Sustainability strategy experience, embedding the strategy and driving continual improvement.
• Good experience working with the procurement team to deliver on scope 3 targets.
• Good stakeholder management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business’s various departments.
• Data analysis and reporting skills, tracking performance indicators, generating annual ESG reports and aligning to industry standards.
• Experience working on Social Value / Social Impact / Community and / or Health and Wellness projects.
• Passion for sustainability and to continue expanding your knowledge.

Desirable are:

• Experience of working with ISO standards.
• Successful experience achieving EcoVadis awards.

The role offers hybrid working, with up to 2 days a week from home and requires occasional travel to other sites.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join purpose led and progressive business, the successful candidate will receive a basic salary of up to £55,000 based on your skills, good bonus, pension and good benefits.

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