Head of Sustainability

NEW ROLE:

Head of Sustainability

West Midlands

£DOE

Industry sector: Building Services

Duties:

o Own the company's Carbon Reduction Plan.

o Drive the Scope 1, 2, and 3 agenda.

o Conduct assessments to identify areas where sustainable practices can be integrated.

o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, and community groups, to build relationships and gather input on sustainability initiatives.

o Stay informed about relevant environmental regulations and ensure the business complies with them.

o Gather data on environmental impact, energy consumption, waste generation, and other relevant metrics.

o Analyse sustainability performance and use the data to identify areas for improvement.

o Evaluate and monitor the environmental and social impact of the supply chain i.e. embodied carbon and contract-specific Scope 3.

o Coordinate pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy initiatives.

Skills & Experience

o Genuine passion for the environment and sustainability and belief in the difference a company can make.

o Demonstrable experience managing an environmental function or similar relevant field.

o Ability to promote environmental awareness and influence internal and external stakeholders.

o Strong attention to detail for compiling accurate statistics and writing factual environmental reports.

o Commercial awareness and understanding of commercial responsibilities.

o Ability to set sustainability targets, develop plans, and oversee their delivery through effective project management.

o Formal Qualifications such as Degree/ Diploma in environmental management or similar advantageous and/or Membership of IEMA or CIWEM beneficial. This is not essential - they are after an experienced individual.

o Extensive knowledge of ISO14001.

o Full UK driving licence required; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

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