Head of Sustainability
A growing construction and property-focused organisation is seeking a Head of Sustainability to support its growth strategy and lead the development of a net carbon homes offering. The role will also shape and deliver a group-wide ESG strategy, defining a clear vision and roadmap to become a highly sustainable, net carbon organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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Shape, deliver, and promote the group sustainability strategy, including policies, standards, and year-one baseline data
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Set appropriate sustainability and carbon reduction targets and monitor progress
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Secure senior leadership commitment to embedding sustainability into core decision-making
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Support the ESG committee in delivering the group ESG plan
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Act as an internal sustainability consultant, advising and supporting teams on group initiatives
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Coordinate group-wide data collection and internal reporting to support external disclosures
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Develop sustainability metrics, track delivery timelines, and report progress internally
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Lead internal and external communications on sustainability and social value
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Represent the business externally as a sustainability and social value spokesperson
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Develop engagement strategies to raise awareness of sustainability initiatives
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Build and strengthen relationships with NGOs, industry bodies, policymakers, local authorities, and partners
Skills & Experience
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Strong passion for sustainability, social value, construction, and community engagement
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Proven experience developing and implementing sustainability programmes
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Experience delivering social value strategies
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Excellent written, verbal, and influencing skills
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Confident engaging and presenting at senior and external stakeholder level
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Strategic mindset with the ability to influence senior leaders
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Strong project management and delivery-focused approach
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Solid understanding of ESG, sustainability trends, and investor priorities
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Previous experience in a similar senior sustainability role
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Strong Microsoft Office capability
Qualifications
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Degree qualified (advantageous)
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Professional sustainability qualification such as MIEMA / CEnv (advantageous)
Other Requirements
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Full clean UK driving licence (essential)
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CSCS card or working towards one (desirable)