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