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ecocareers

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sustainability
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a passion for sustainability, strategic thinking, strong communication, collaboration skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders and operationalize sustainability initiatives.
  • You will define and coordinate sustainability strategies, manage CSR initiatives, liaise with experts, report progress, and collaborate with external partners to drive impactful change.

Requirements

  • A passion for sustainability, with a flair for strategic thinking to embed sustainability into our strategy.
  • The ability to act as an ambassador for sustainability and to be influential internally and with our important stakeholders such as members, media, partners.
  • The ability to prioritise and coordinate work to operationalise the sustainability strategy.
  • Outstanding communication skills to explain what the strategy is and why it is important.
  • Collaboration skills to enact the sustainability strategy where the majority of the work and responsibilities are embedded within sectors and functions.

Responsibilities

  • Establishing our sustainability strategy, prioritising the work and initiatives we will undertake to achieve it and putting in place metrics and a reporting framework to monitor our success in delivering it.
  • Communicating our strategy on sustainability and acting as a point of contact for questions and advice around our position.
  • Co-ordinating our sustainability work across the organisation.
  • Leading on an internal programme of work covering areas such as CSR, carbon footprint and use of resources.
  • Line managing the CSR Coordinator and aligning the approach of the CSR Committee with our sustainability objectives.
  • Working with Subject Matter Experts across sectors and functions to ensure that we are delivering.
  • Representing our position on sustainability publicly.
  • Working in partnership with external bodies who are working towards our sustainability objectives and with whom we can collaborate to have greater impact.
  • Creating internal governance around sustainability including allocating responsibilities and establishing lines of reporting.
  • Reporting on our progress on sustainability, including coordinating our internal monitoring of our initiatives and their impact against our sustainability objectives and our external sustainability reporting.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Head of Sustainability?

The primary role of the Head of Sustainability is to establish and embed the group's sustainability strategy, prioritize initiatives to achieve it, and put in place metrics and a reporting framework to monitor success.

Who will the Head of Sustainability report to?

The Head of Sustainability will report to the Chief Strategy Officer.

What type of experience is required for this position?

A passion for sustainability, strategic thinking, outstanding communication skills, and collaboration skills are required, along with the ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate initiatives.

Will the Head of Sustainability oversee a team?

Yes, the Head of Sustainability will line manage the CSR Coordinator and align the CSR Committee's approach with sustainability objectives.

How will the Head of Sustainability communicate the sustainability strategy?

The Head of Sustainability will communicate the strategy by acting as a point of contact for questions and advice and ensuring that the importance of sustainability is clearly explained to stakeholders.

What will be the focus areas for the internal program of work under this role?

The focus areas include Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), carbon footprint management, and the efficient use of resources.

Will the Head of Sustainability represent the organization publicly?

Yes, the Head of Sustainability will represent the organization’s position on sustainability publicly.

Is collaboration with external bodies part of this role?

Yes, the Head of Sustainability will work in partnership with external bodies to collaborate on sustainability objectives for greater impact.

What is expected regarding reporting on sustainability progress?

The Head of Sustainability will be responsible for reporting on progress, coordinating internal monitoring of initiatives, and overseeing external sustainability reporting.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include strategic thinking, the ability to act as an ambassador for sustainability, outstanding communication, and collaboration skills to operationalize the sustainability strategy effectively.

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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).