Shape Sustainability Strategy in a Global Fintech
Head of Sustainability | Remote | £75k plus bonus
12-month Fixed Term Contract with potential to go permanent
👥 ABOUT OUR CLIENT:
A leading European payments company and one of the world’s largest providers of digital transaction services. Operating internationally with a UK team, the business is now expanding and hiring a Head of Sustainability.
🛠️ WHAT YOU'LL DO:
This is a new role created to develop and implement sustainability strategies, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices across all operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Strategy Development: Create and implement sustainability strategies and action plans to align with environmental goals and promote sustainable practices.
Compliance & Monitoring: Ensure the organisation adheres to all relevant environmental legislation and standards, conducting audits and assessments as needed.
Resource Management: Manage and improve energy, water, and waste management initiatives, including recycling and renewable energy projects.
Sustainable Sourcing: Provide advice and support sustainable procurement, ensuring that the company's materials and services are ethically and environmentally sourced.
Reporting & Analysis: Track, analyse, and report on the organization's environmental performance, providing data and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal departments, external regulators, suppliers, customers, and the local community to build partnerships and support the green agenda.
Staff Training & Awareness: Educate and train colleagues on eco-friendly practices and the importance of sustainability to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
🎓 YOUR CREDENTIALS:
The role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills to drive continuous improvement and champion sustainability within the organisation.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Implement an appropriate governance structure for agreeing the strategy and reporting progress.
Ensure all statutory reporting is produced and submitted on a timely basis.
Monitor changes in CSR reporting requirements and implement new activities & reporting as required.
Coordinate the CSR activities and generate engagement & participation from colleagues.
Support new business bids and tenders based on CSR requirements.
Support client requests for related CSR data.
Support global data requirements.
Be the lead for CSR strategy and communication, including external events
