Head of Sustainability - 6 months

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Interim Head of Sustainability to spearhead its sustainability initiatives across the UK. This hybrid role involves working 4 days a week and requires a proven track record in sustainability management, developing strategies, and engaging stakeholders effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven background in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in a large corporate environment.
• Excellent understanding of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a range of sustainability initiatives.
• Execute sustainability strategies aligned with company goals.
• Reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.

Skills

Sustainability management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Contract, Hybrid, UK Wide, Midlands, London

Head of Sustainability

My leading client is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Sustainability to lead a range of sustainability initiatives. This role is strictly 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday). You must have a proven background in developing and implementing strategies to enhance environmental performance and drive sustainable practices throughout the organisation, including reporting requirements such as TCFD, GHG, and ESG assurance.

Key areas and background:

• Proven ability to execute sustainability strategies aligned with the company's goals
• Demonstratable experience in sustainability management within a large and complex corporate environment
• Experience with sustainability issues including biodiversity, waste, social mobility, human rights, greenhouse gas reporting, and transition plan creation and evaluation
• Lead initiatives to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and promote sustainable practices
• Excellent understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability standards
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to develop and implement strategic sustainability initiatives
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and change management
• Analytical skills to assess sustainability performance and impact

If this sounds of interest, please send me your CV for review.