Interim Head of Corporate Responsibility - Sustainability

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction client is seeking an Interim Head of Corporate Responsibility to enhance their sustainability strategy. This role involves program leadership across various departments, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, requiring proven experience in sustainability issues.

Qualifications

• Proven background in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
• Experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement plans.
• Technical knowledge of sustainability topics and corporate benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refresh of the Sustainability Strategy.
• Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive programme of initiatives.
• Review risks and opportunities to recommend changes to the Strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability strategy

Resource efficiency

Job description

Job Description

Inside IR35, 4 days per week (Mon-Thursday), Head of Corporate Responsibility, Net zero, Sustainability Strategy, Programme Leadership

My leading construction client is looking for an Interim Head of Corporate Responsibility. You will be leading the work relating to the refresh of the Group's Sustainability Strategy and overseeing an important Framework by monitoring, implementing, and measuring the impact of a comprehensive programme of initiatives that will ensure the business meets its commitments and targets. You will develop a coordinated sustainability plan and then drive the execution of this by collaborating with key groups across Finance, Design & Technical, Corporate Affairs & Communications, HR, Planning, and Sales & Marketing.

You will regularly review the risks and opportunities facing the business across all sustainability areas and recommend changes to the Strategy and Framework, ensuring that we are proactive where there are business benefits. You must have a proven background in developing and leading the implementation of stakeholder engagement plans that will secure and leverage commitment and support for the business's sustainability ambitions internally and externally.

You will contribute technical knowledge and expertise on sustainability issues such as corporate responsibility, benchmarks and indices, resource efficiency, social value, human rights, etc. Communicate with and educate the business on sustainability topics to secure and leverage senior-level commitment and support for integrating sustainable development into core business processes and decision-making. Additionally, proactively lead on gathering sustainability insights, including research and analytics, to inform the Group Strategy.

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