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ecocareers

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Milton Keynes

AI generated summary

  • You must be a people leader with sustainability experience, strategic thinking, change management skills, and the ability to influence a culture of sustainability within the organization.
  • You will oversee the sustainability team, execute strategy, deliver innovative solutions, provide market insights, create reports, and collaborate to integrate sustainability across the business.

Requirements

  • People leader - experience leading a team to achieve a common goal.
  • Passionate and committed to continually developing the team.
  • Strategic thinker - able to accurately ascertain the current state, plan for the future and navigate the sustainability journey.
  • Change agent - an understanding of how to foster and drive a culture of change throughout all aspects of an organisation.
  • Sustainability experience - experience working in the sustainability field, including environmental, social, governance, risk, and opportunity.
  • Influencing skills. The ability to take the business to a more sustainable place.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Sustainability Team in the UK, a department dedicated to developing, establishing, and improving sustainability strategy.
  • Work closely with the Transformation Director, to plan, agree and execute the sustainability strategy across the UK.
  • Ensure the business continually works to deliver innovative solutions to meet the sustainability targets.
  • Become the organisation's source for sustainability market insights, best practice, potential risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
  • Build and create measurable reports, to ensure the company achieves internal and external goals.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate sustainability into overall business operations.

FAQs

What is the role of the Head of Sustainability at your organization?

The Head of Sustainability will oversee the Sustainability Team in the UK, developing, establishing, and improving sustainability strategies while collaborating with other departments to integrate sustainability into overall business operations.

What qualifications or experience do I need for this position?

Candidates should have experience leading a team, a strong background in sustainability (including environmental, social, governance, risk, and opportunity), and exemplary strategic thinking and influencing skills.

Is there flexibility in work location for this role?

Yes, there are flexible working options available, allowing for two days per week in the office and hybrid working arrangements.

What kind of professional growth opportunities are offered?

The organization is committed to the continual development of its team members, fostering a culture of change and providing support for professional growth.

Will I be involved in strategic planning for sustainability?

Yes, you will work closely with the Transformation Director to plan, agree, and execute the sustainability strategy across the UK.

What benefits are provided with this job?

Benefits include eligibility for an annual bonus scheme, access to a car scheme, free parking, a subsidized canteen, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a competitive pension, and 4x basic salary life assurance.

What kind of reports will I be responsible for creating?

You will build and create measurable reports to ensure the company achieves its internal and external sustainability goals.

How does this role interact with other departments?

The Head of Sustainability will collaborate with other departments to integrate sustainability into the overall business operations, ensuring alignment across the organization.

Is there room for making a significant impact in this role?

Yes, the role is designed for someone to act as a change agent, influencing the business towards sustainable practices and solutions.

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Mission & Purpose

Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference. Launched in 2023, the site has already helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers find work in the sustainability sector. It's trusted by leading organizations pioneering sustainability, such as Springer Nature Group, Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, The Nature Conservancy, and the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).