Sustainability Director

WJ; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WJ, a leader in road marking and highway safety, seeks a Sustainability Director to advance their sustainability strategy. This pivotal role will involve leading initiatives that align with business goals while enhancing community and environmental impact. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in sustainability leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Company Car/Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sustainability or ESG leadership.
• Strong understanding of UK sustainability legislation.
• Experience in driving regulatory compliance at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of WJ's sustainability strategy.
• Integrate sustainability into the core business strategy.
• Set measurable sustainability goals and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability Strategy Development

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

WJ Newcastle-Under-Lyme, England, United Kingdom

WJ is the UK’s leading road marking and highway safety business, delivering high-performance, award-winning solutions across the strategic road network, local authorities, and private sectors. Our mission is to create safe, sustainable journeys for everyone.

We are seeking a Sustainability Director to drive WJ’s sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with our business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence change, drive environmental and social impact, and future-proof the business for generations to come.

As our Sustainability Director, you will lead the development and execution of our Sustainability strategy, ensuring we grow responsibly, enhancing nature rather than exploiting it, and nurturing our people and communities. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including internal teams, industry bodies, regulators, and clients, to embed sustainability across all areas of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and execution of WJ’s sustainability strategy.
• Integrate sustainability into core business strategy, ensuring alignment with financial goals, investor expectations, and market positioning.
• Set measurable sustainability goals and targets, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement and industry best practices, working with recognised international standards, including ISO 9001, 14001, 14064, 14067, 14040, 50001, PAS 2050, PAS 2080, FORS, CLOCS, and SBTi.
• Stay ahead of emerging sustainability trends, legislation, and innovations, ensuring WJ remains a leader in the sector.
• Work closely with our products, engineering, and innovation teams to integrate sustainability into product development and operational strategies.
• Engage with external stakeholders, government bodies, clients, and sustainability organisations to champion WJ’s commitment to environmental and social impact.
• Represent WJ in industry forums and working groups, influencing policy and driving thought leadership in sustainable highways solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• A passionate and strategic leader with a proven track record in sustainability, ESG, or environmental leadership within products, engineering, manufacturing, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience in driving sustainability programs, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.
• A natural influencer and change leader, able to engage internal and external stakeholders to embed a sustainability-first culture.
• Proven track record of developing and executing Sustainability or related strategies and policies. Preferably from an Engineering, Manufacturing, Infrastructure industry
• A deep understanding of UK sustainability legislation, reporting standards, and industry best practices.

Additional information

Why Join Us?

• Lead sustainability in a market-leading, innovation-driven organisation.
• Make a tangible impact on the future of UK highways and road safety.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and sustainability solutions.
• Shape and future-proof the business at the highest strategic level.
• Benefits package including: Company Car/Allowance, Private Medical Insurance, Company pension & more.

This is an opportunity to lead our sustainability team and influence change in an innovative industry. If you’re ready to drive real environmental and social change within a fast-moving, high-impact business, we’d love to hear from you.

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are a Disability Committed employer - If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail]. WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

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