Global Sustainability Strategy & Partnerships Lead

Diageo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards & Benefits package

Job summary

Diageo seeks a Global Sustainability Business Partnership Lead to own the sustainability agenda across Markets & Categories, aligning with the 2030 strategy and long-term aims. You will provide strategic leadership, governance and cross-functional partnership to translate ambitions into practical plans that support performance.

Across governance, capital planning and roadmaps, you will work with Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Global Sustainability experts to accelerate delivery and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Solid experience in sustainability, environmental, engineering or operational roles within manufacturing, food, beverage or consumer goods industries.
• Strong knowledge of carbon management, energy, water stewardship, circularity, climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
• Good understanding of sustainability legislation, reporting frameworks and environmental standards.
• Experience working within manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chains and capital investment programmes.
• Proven experience delivering complex transformation programmes and cross-functional projects.
• Strong programme and project management capability.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder leadership skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability roadmaps across assigned Markets & Categories, ensuring delivery of sustainability targets and strategic priorities.
• Partner with Category Leadership, Engineering, Operations and Technical teams to drive sustainability programmes, innovation, pilot studies and business transformation initiatives.
• Monitor sustainability performance through governance, KPI management, reporting and roadmap reviews, identifying risks and driving corrective actions.
• Provide strategic sustainability insight to support investment decisions, capital planning, prioritisation and long-term business planning.
• Build sustainability capability across the assigned Markets & Categories by promoting best practice, strengthening stakeholder engagement and embedding sustainability into business decision making.

Skills

Strategic Business Partnership

Programme Leadership

Governance

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Sustainability/Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

Diageo seeks a Global Sustainability Business Partnership Lead to own the sustainability agenda across Markets & Categories, aligning with the 2030 strategy and long-term aims. You will provide strategic leadership, governance and cross-functional partnership to translate ambitions into practical plans that support performance.

Across governance, capital planning and roadmaps, you will work with Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Global Sustainability experts to accelerate delivery and