Job Description
Head of Sustainability | Innovative Design-Led Scaleup | London
The Client
Our client is a design-led business at the forefront of the modern interiors industry. They partner with leading designers, architects, and brands to deliver beautifully curated furniture and lighting solutions that bring spaces to life - from boutique hotels and contemporary workspaces to high-end residential developments.
Their ethos is simple: design should be as responsible as it is remarkable. They combine deep industry knowledge with a passion for craftsmanship, service, and sustainability, creating an environment where creativity meets commercial excellence.
The Role
The Head of Sustainability is a senior leadership role with strategic, commercial, and external-facing responsibilities. You will define and deliver the company’s sustainability strategy while acting as the primary subject-matter expert across projects, pitches, marketing, and industry engagement.
This role combines sustainability leadership with strong communication and storytelling. You will regularly contribute to client pitches and presentations, support the sales process, and represent the business through public speaking, panels, and industry events. You will also collaborate closely with marketing teams, consulting on sustainability-related content for social media, campaigns, and brand communications to ensure credibility, clarity, and impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of the company’s sustainability strategy, policies, and roadmap
* Act as the sustainability lead across client projects, ensuring delivery against environmental, circularity, and responsible sourcing requirements
* Support business development through sustainability-led pitches, presentations, tenders, and client meetings
* Confidently present sustainability credentials and performance to clients, partners, and external stakeholders
* Represent the business externally through public speaking, panel discussions, industry events, and thought leadership
* Collaborate with marketing teams to advise on sustainability-related social media content, campaigns, and messaging
* Ensure sustainability communications are accurate, engaging, and aligned with the brand’s tone of voice
* Lead and develop the sustainability team, including performance management and capability building
* Oversee sustainability reporting, data management, and alignment with external standards and certifications
* Drive responsible supply chain practices, supplier engagement, and sustainability data collection
* Partner with leadership, commercial, and project teams to embed sustainability into decision-making across the business
What the Client Would Like to See
* Significant experience in a senior sustainability role within a scaleup, SME, or fast-moving organisation
* Strong knowledge of sustainability within design, interiors, built environment, or related industries
* Proven experience contributing to pitches, client presentations, and tender processes
* Confidence in public speaking and representing a business externally on sustainability topics
* Ability to communicate complex sustainability data and frameworks in a clear, compelling way
* Experience influencing senior stakeholders, clients, and supply chain partners
* A hands-on, adaptable approach suited to a growing, entrepreneurial environment
What We Would Like to See
* A sustainability leader who is also a strong storyteller and brand ambassador
* Someone comfortable working across strategy, delivery, marketing, and communications
* Experience collaborating with marketing teams or advising on sustainability content for social media
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy and credibility
* A proactive, commercially aware mindset with the confidence to take ownership
* Passion for design-led businesses and using sustainability as a differentiator in the market
Location: London
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits
Start Date: ASAP
At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.