Head of Sustainability

Verdant Search; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Job summary

Verdant Search is seeking a Head of Sustainability based in Northampton with hybrid work options. You will lead the sustainability function, implement strategy, manage ESG reporting and KPIs, and drive decarbonisation initiatives.

Role requires collaboration across procurement, R&D and EHS to maximise sustainability impact. The successful candidate will have a track record in sustainability within chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing or pharma, with experience in stakeholder management, data

Qualifications

• Must have track record in sustainability roles within chemicals, FMCG, manufacturing or pharma.
• Experience embedding sustainability strategy and driving continual improvement.
• Experience delivering Scope 3 targets with procurement teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration across departments.
• Data analysis and reporting skills, ESG KPI tracking and annual reporting.
• Experience with Social Value / Social Impact / Community projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sustainability & ESG strategy and its delivery.
• Report progress to leadership as a trusted advisor.
• Manage ESG reporting, KPI tracking, and data analysis.
• Drive decarbonisation initiatives and energy reduction.
• Lead CSR and social impact campaigns and community initiatives.
• Collaborate across functions to embed ESG practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

ESG reporting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability/Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ISO 14001 familiarity

EcoVadis experience

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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