Head of Sustainability

Are you an experienced sustainability leader looking to influence environmental strategy at senior level within a growing organisation?

We are working with a well-established and expanding organisation seeking to appoint a Head of Sustainability. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s environmental strategy while ensuring sustainability is embedded across the business.

Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this role will operate at a strategic level while also supporting operational teams to improve environmental performance across multiple sites.

The role will be based at the organisation’s headquarters near Maidstone, with travel across the South East with occasional home working.

Head of Sustainability – £75,000-£82,000 + £5,500 Car Allowance – Construction – Maidstone – ID: (phone number removed)

What is in it for you?

Salary Up to £82,000
Car allowance £5,500
Private healthcare (employee and spouse)
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (Option to purchase additional leave)
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Access to training and development support/courses
Funding for one professional membership annually

What you will be doing:

Leading the development and delivery of the organisation’s sustainability and environmental strategy
Advising senior leadership and board-level stakeholders on environmental matters
Driving initiatives that reduce environmental impact and improve performance
Ensuring environmental compliance across operational sites and activities
Embedding sustainability principles into operational and commercial decision making
Supporting the organisation as it continues to grow and expand geographically

What we are looking for:
We are keen to speak with experienced sustainability or environmental professionals who can demonstrate:

Senior leadership experience within sustainability, environmental management, or ESG
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and operating at board level
A track record of delivering environmental improvements within operational environments
Strategic thinking with a pragmatic and hands-on approach
A CSCS card would be advantageous, although support can be provided to obtain this if required for site visits.
This is a strong opportunity for a senior sustainability professional to join a growing organisation and lead the development of its environmental strategy.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion