Sustainability Director

Allen & York Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in the UK is seeking a Sustainability Director to drive sustainability initiatives and ESG strategies. This role involves shaping long-term strategies, influencing Board decisions, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has significant leadership experience in sustainability and relevant educational background. Flexible hybrid working is offered with an excellent package including a bonus scheme and generous benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company car or allowance

25 days holiday + BH

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading sustainability or ESG strategies at a senior level.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards related to sustainability.
• Professional memberships (e.g. IEMA) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategy and ESG policies.
• Monitor sustainability KPIs and risk management.
• Champion social value and community impact initiatives.

Skills

ESG strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Leadership

Sustainability compliance

Education

Degree in sustainability or environmental science

Job description

Sustainability Director

Stoke or Milton Keynes (2-3 days in-office hybrid working)

Excellent package including bonus scheme, company car or allowance, 25 days holiday + BH, and generous pension

Are you a strategic sustainability leader ready to shape the future of an organisation with strong values and a national footprint? We're seeking a Sustainability Director to spearhead an ambitious ESG and sustainability agenda, driving positive impact across environmental, social, and commercial performance.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you\'ll lead the sustainability function, embedding sustainable practices across all business operations. You\'ll shape long-term strategy, influence Board and SLT decisions, ensure compliance with evolving regulations (CSRD, ISO, SBTi), and champion initiatives that drive measurable impact in carbon reduction, social value, stakeholder engagement, and responsible procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company\'s sustainability strategy and ESG policies
• Drive alignment with international frameworks such as CSRD, TCFD, and GRI
• Lead stakeholder engagement across internal teams, clients, regulators, and communities
• Monitor sustainability KPIs and reporting, including risk management and disclosure
• Champion social value and community impact initiatives
• Support commercial strategy through sustainability-driven innovation

About You

• Significant experience in leading sustainability or ESG strategies at a senior level
• Strong working knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO 14001, 50001, PAS 2080)
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at Board level
• Background in infrastructure, engineering, public services, or similar sectors preferred
• Degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, or related discipline
• Professional memberships (e.g. IEMA) are desirable

Why Join?

This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape sustainability across major UK operations. You\'ll work alongside passionate leaders who are committed to responsible growth and innovation, with the flexibility and autonomy to make a lasting difference.

Contact Sean at [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

About us:

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let\'s help build a better world, together.