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Sustainability Director, London

Job Responsibilities

The Sustainability Director is expected to:

  • Interpret and communicate key regulations (e.g., Scope 1, 2, 3) to the Management Board, enabling the setting of meaningful sustainability targets.
  • Assess climate-related risks and opportunities, ensuring material risks are reported to the Management Board.
  • Engage regional, site, and functional leaders to drive understanding and commitment to sustainability goals.
  • Collaborate with site/functional leaders to develop actionable roadmaps and plans aligned with sustainability targets.
  • Evaluate site-level actions to ensure they meet Group targets, providing guidance as needed.
  • Enhance internal sustainability policies and reporting, introducing science-based targets.
  • Establish governance, including:
    • Facilitating the Sustainability Committee
    • Tracking progress against roadmaps
    • Auditing site and functional actions
    • Reporting on performance and corrective actions
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting (e.g., scopes 1, 2, and 3 under GHG Protocol), including drafting the Sustainability section of the annual report.
  • Manage the sustainability reporting database in Salesforce, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.

Key Interactions

  • Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability / EVP Operations: Collaborate on sustainability strategy and execution.
  • Site Leads: Develop and implement Net Zero roadmaps.
  • Functional Leads: Address Scope 3 emissions, particularly through Group Procurement initiatives with suppliers.
  • Group Finance: Develop financial disclosure reporting for external audits.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in environmental or physical sciences (or relevant discipline).
  • 7-year min. proven experience in sustainability within a manufacturing environment, eg. automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals
  • Familiarity with sustainability regulations and reporting (e.g., GHG Protocol, SECR, CFD).
  • Hands-on experience with Scope 1 & 2 reporting; Scope 3 preferred.
  • Track record of implementing and refining sustainability processes and reporting.
  • Experience working with leaders across geographies and cultures.
  • Willingness to travel to build relationships and verify site improvements.

Skills and Competencies

  • Leadership to drive the company’s Sustainability Agenda
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex data.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong team player with the ability to build networks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proven ability to foster strong relationships within a human-sized organization, collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the Management Board, engineers, and on-site operating teams.

What the organization offers

  • Reporting Line: EVP Operations
    Location: Woking, Surrey, UK (hybrid, 3 days per week) with the flexibility to work from production sites in Manchester, Newcastle, Cardiff, Southampton, and Gloucestershire.
  • Autonomy in a low-bureaucracy environment, offering visibility, room for growth, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.
  • Permanent Contract
  • Salary: £90,000
  • Bonus: 15% target, 30% maximum
  • Car Allowance: £7,150
  • Private Medical Insurance: Self + Partner + Children under 18
  • Pension: Up to 7% company contribution
  • Life Assurance: 4x salary
  • Holiday: 25 days
  • Travels: 10-20% (US, UK, Asia)
  • The company does not offer visa sponsorship

This is an opportunity as a Sustainability Director to lead and shape our Client’s sustainability journey, driving impactful and meaningful change. If you are interested in joining, apply now!

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Job Status

Closed

Work Type

Hybrid

Job Type

Full Time

Recruiter

Hayatte Loukili

Job Posted

2025/01/14

Salary

GBP
90,000

Recruiter

Hayatte Loukili

Job Reference

196-2024-H

Employer

Confidential
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