Sustainability Lead – The Netherlands
Introduction
We are conducting a confidential search for a dynamic and accomplished Sustainability Lead. As a result, we are unable to disclose specific company information at this time. However, we assure you that this is an exciting opportunity within a forward-thinking organization. If you are a passionate sustainability professional seeking a challenging role, please keep reading. We value your discretion and appreciate your interest.
Join our clients team as the Sustainability Lead and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing cutting-edge sustainability strategies and programs. As the torchbearer of our clients environmental responsibility initiatives, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you will be at the forefront of driving change towards a greener future.
Core Competencies:
• Self-Directed Accountable Leadership: Take the reins of responsibility and demonstrate exceptional leadership skills.
• Strategic Thought & Solution-Focused Leadership: Bring your strategic mindset and innovative thinking to the table, providing solutions that will shape our sustainability journey.
• Metric Driven: Utilize key metrics and analytics to drive informed decision-making and measure progress effectively.
• Executional Excellence: Showcasing your commitment to delivering outstanding results, you will strive for excellence in all sustainability endeavors.
• Results Orientation: Fuel your passion for achieving ambitious goals and objectives, creating a lasting impact on our sustainability performance.
Key Skills:
As a qualified candidate for this role, you will possess:
• Planning, Organizing, and Executional Skills: Showcase your ability to meticulously plan, organize, and execute sustainability initiatives.
• Cross-Functional & Cross-Organizational Communication Skills: Harness your exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Collaborative Interpersonal Communication Skills: Foster collaboration, build relationships, and work closely with stakeholders to achieve shared sustainability goals.
• Exceptional English Proficiency: Demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English, allowing you to articulate your ideas and insights effectively.
Main Responsibilities:
As our Sustainability Lead, you will:
• Drive the execution of our clients sustainability strategies, ensuring alignment with our organization’s goals and values.
• Conduct comprehensive sustainability research, benchmarking best practices, and analyzing industry trends to inform strategy development.
• Stay ahead of relevant sustainability regulations, standards, and trends, ensuring our compliance and adoption of industry-leading practices.
• Monitor and report on sustainability performance, tracking progress against our ambitious goals and targets.
• Continuously enhance our sustainability programs, policies, and practices, driving ongoing improvement in our clients sustainability performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, integrating sustainability into all aspects of our clients business, from operations and procurement to finance and HSEQR.
• Engage and inspire stakeholders, including employees, customers, and suppliers, to actively participate in and support our clients sustainability initiatives. Regularly communicate progress and achievements to promote transparency and accountability.
• Develop and deliver impactful sustainability training and communication programs, effectively engaging employees and stakeholders in our clients sustainability vision.
• Identify and assess environmental risks and opportunities, developing robust mitigation plans to ensure responsible environmental practices.
• Manage internal campaigns focused on sustainability and community engagement, fostering a culture of sustainability within our clients organization.
• Partner with the Corporate Communications team to maximize external coverage through targeted media and talent audiences, showcasing our sustainability achievements and attracting top talent.
Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you should have:
• A master’s degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, sustainability, chemistry, or engineering.
• Several years of hands-on experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field, demonstrating your expertise and knowledge.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills, enabling you to drive sustainability initiatives effectively.
Confidential Application:
In case the above describes you and you wish, in confidence, to assess the opportunity for your own or a friend’s advancement, please get in touch with Carl Lens or Hanneke van Vliet on 020-4623060 or hello@lens.careers. Outside office hours, you can call, WhatsApp, or text 0654311300, leave a message, and you’ll be contacted back.