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 Crawley ID: 11345

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.