About the role We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Sustainability Transformation to lead the next phase of Tesco’s sustainability agenda. Over the past few years, the scale and nature of sustainability delivery has evolved significantly. We are moving beyond setting strategy and commitments into a phase where delivery, integration and regulatory execution at pace are critical. To support this shift, we are establishing a focused Sustainability Transformation capability to strengthen how we deliver complex, cross-business priorities with greater rigour, pace and consistency. This role sits at the heart of that evolution. As Head of Sustainability Transformation, you will lead the strategic transformation of Tesco’s sustainability agenda, ensuring our commitments are translated into scalable, embedded and measurable change across the Group. You will drive delivery of complex programmes that reduce risk, create long-term value, and accelerate progress against our Planet Plan, regulatory obligations and Net Zero pathway. You will also play a key role across broader QTS strategic priorities, leading enterprise-wide initiatives where sustainability, quality and technical outcomes intersect and require strong governance, structured delivery and deep cross-functional collaboration. This role is critical in ensuring we move from ambition to execution at scale, embedding sustainability into how the business operates and makes decisions every day. You will be responsible for Lead the sustainability transformation roadmap, translating strategy, commitments and external requirements into clear, actionable and embedded business change Drive enterprise-wide sustainability programmes across climate, nature, supply chain, products and operations, working across functions, markets and categories Embed sustainability into core business processes, including governance, investment decisions, commercial planning and operating models Lead complex regulatory and reporting transformation, ensuring Tesco is prepared for evolving external requirements and future-ready in its approach Lead priority cross-QTS strategic initiatives, acting on behalf of QTS to deliver clarity, pace and alignment where sustainability, quality and technical priorities intersect Provide programme leadership across enterprise priorities, ensuring structured delivery, clear accountability and strong senior stakeholder alignment Identify, assess and mitigate sustainability risks, working closely with Risk, Legal and Compliance to manage dependencies and ensure robust controls Provide external and internal thought leadership, using horizon scanning to translate emerging trends, risks and regulations into clear, decision-relevant insights Support executive and Board-level engagement, providing clear updates on transformation progress, risks, trade-offs and key decisions You will need Proven experience leading large-scale, complex transformation or change programmes, ideally within sustainability, strategy or closely related fields Deep understanding of sustainability issues, including regulatory expectations and reputational risk within a large, consumer-facing organisation Strong track record of translating strategy into delivery, successfully embedding external commitments into scalable, operational outcomes Solid understanding of governance, risk management and decision-making frameworks within complex, matrixed organisations Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders, leading effectively through ambiguity and organisational complexity Experience building and leading high-performing teams, with success operating through matrix structures and cross-functional collaboration Proven ability to balance pace, rigour and pragmatism, delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining momentum in a fast-moving environment LI - EF1 LI - Hybrid What’s in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more! Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary Car Cash Allowance Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Private medical insurance Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details About us Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues. It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year. We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers. But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business. We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date. 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