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NEW ROLE:
Head of Sustainability
West Midlands
50,000 - 75,000 DOE
Industry sector: Building Services
Duties:
o Own the company's Carbon Reduction Plan.
o Drive the Scope 1, 2, and 3 agenda.
o Conduct assessments to identify areas where sustainable practices can be integrated.
o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, and community groups, to build relationships and gather input on sustainability initiatives.
o Stay informed about relevant environmental regulations and ensure the business complies with them.
o Gather data on environmental impact, energy consumption, waste generation, and other relevant metrics.
o Analyse sustainability performance and use the data to identify areas for improvement.
o Evaluate and monitor the environmental and social impact of the supply chain i.e. embodied carbon and contract-specific Scop
o Coordinate pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy initiatives.
Skills & Experience
o Genuine passion for the environment and sustainability and belief in the difference a company can make.
o Demonstrable experience managing an environmental function or similar relevant field.
o Ability to promote environmental awareness and influence internal and external stakeholders.
o Strong attention to detail for compiling accurate statistics and writing factual environmental reports.
o Commercial awareness and understanding of commercial responsibilities.
o Ability to set sustainability targets, develop plans, and oversee their delivery through effective project management.
o Formal Qualifications such as Degree/ Diploma in environmental management or similar advantageous and/or Membership of IEMA or CIWEM beneficial. This is not essential - they are after an experienced individual.
o Extensive knowledge of ISO14001.
o Full UK driving licence required; occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
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