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Director of Social Impact and Sustainability

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ecocareers

Oct 6, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Sustainability
  • Liverpool

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a sustainability leader in either the food and beverage, agriculture, retail or fashion industries
  • Subject matter expertise and practical experience of social impact policies, climate change mitigation, carbon reduction, water use and nature/biodiversity programmes
  • Exposure to global supply chains, ethical sourcing and human rights initiatives
  • Experience leading and developing teams of environmental and social specialists
  • Significant experience of creating comprehensive global strategies
  • The ability to champion and shift beliefs and behaviours at all levels
  • The ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to buy into and support the delivery of organisational goals
  • Knowledge of relevant sustainability frameworks, reporting standards and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

  • Strategic integration and leadership – you’ll develop and deliver comprehensive strategies that integrate sustainability and social impact into core business operations and culture
  • Global programme leadership – you’ll innovate and create initiatives that reduce environmental footprint, promote social equity and enhance community engagement across the organisation’s global operations
  • Comprehensive stakeholder engagement – you’ll foster collaborative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, investors, customers, suppliers, community groups and regulatory bodies
  • Innovation and continuous improvement – you’ll drive innovation in sustainability practices, seeking out new technologies, methods and partnerships that can enhance the organisation’s impact
  • Leadership and culture – you’ll lead an established and high-performing global team that provides mentorship and training to the operational business, ensuring a culture of empowerment and commitment to positive change
  • Reporting and disclosures – in partnership with key cross-functional stakeholders, you’ll ensure compliance with relevant environmental and social regulations, frameworks and disclosures, ensuring the organisation is tracking against key performance metrics

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Director of Social Impact and Sustainability?

The main responsibility is to lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategies that integrate sustainability and social impact into core business operations and culture.

What industries should a candidate have experience in to apply for this position?

Candidates should have previous experience as a sustainability leader in the food and beverage, agriculture, retail, or fashion industries.

Will the Director be responsible for managing a team?

Yes, the Director will lead and develop a high-performing global team that provides mentorship and training to ensure a culture of empowerment and commitment to positive change.

What types of initiatives will the Director be expected to create?

The Director will be tasked with innovating and creating initiatives that reduce environmental footprint, promote social equity, and enhance community engagement across global operations.

Is stakeholder engagement a part of this role?

Yes, fostering collaborative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, investors, customers, suppliers, community groups, and regulatory bodies, is a crucial part of the role.

What kind of knowledge is required for this position?

Candidates should possess knowledge of relevant sustainability frameworks, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements related to social impact policies, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity programs.

What kind of experience is required in reporting and disclosures?

Significant experience is required in ensuring compliance with relevant environmental and social regulations, frameworks, and disclosures, while tracking against key performance metrics.

What is the significance of this role within the organization?

This role is significant as it is part of the global senior management team and plays a key part in reinforcing the business as a leader and driver of positive, sustainable change in the industry.

What qualities will the successful candidate need to demonstrate?

The successful candidate will need to show the ability to champion and shift beliefs and behaviors at all levels, as well as the ability to lead and motivate diverse teams to support organizational goals.

How long has the organization been in operation?

The organization has been operating for over 300 years, highlighting its longstanding heritage and commitment to innovation and sustainable change.

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Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference. Launched in 2023, the site has already helped hundreds of thousands of job seekers find work in the sustainability sector. It's trusted by leading organizations pioneering sustainability, such as Springer Nature Group, Resource Environmental Solutions LLC, The Nature Conservancy, and the IPCC (The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).