Interim Sustainability Manager

Pontoon • APPLICATION • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • 1d ago

Job Title: Interim Sustainability Manager

Location: Warwick/Hybrid (2 days on site)

Duration: 6 months

Overview

As a business committed to driving sustainability and social impact, we are seeking an Interim Sustainability Manager to lead the development and delivery of our organisation's sustainability agenda.

This role is pivotal in shaping and implementing a sustainability strategy that reflects evolving external expectations, aligns with our business goals, and demonstrates leadership in environmental and social responsibility.

You will oversee the Responsible Business team, ensuring sustainability principles are Embedded across the organisation and that we continue to enhance our transparency, performance, and reputation in sustainability both nationally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

Lead the development and execution of a refreshed sustainability strategy that aligns with business priorities and external expectations.
Oversee delivery of a renewed Responsible Business Charter to guide organisational direction.
Benchmark sustainability performance against industry peers and identify emerging trends and opportunities.
Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, ensuring the business remains responsive to the evolving sustainability landscape.
Represent the organisation externally at key sustainability forums, conferences, and panels, bringing insights back into the business.

Sustainability Governance & Reporting

Drive the establishment of a Sustainability Centre of Excellence (CoE) to enhance reporting, governance, and performance.
Streamline sustainability reporting processes to meet stakeholder and regulatory requirements efficiently.
Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and sustainability reporting cycles.
Oversee sustainability-related policies, risk management, and governance frameworks across the group.
Partner with Investor Relations to ensure robust ESG communications and timely engagement with key stakeholders.
Enhance the online presence and transparency of sustainability information to demonstrate industry leadership.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, develop, and empower the Responsible Business team to deliver high-impact outcomes.
Define clear team objectives, roles, and accountabilities to support a high-performing culture.
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships across business units and functions.
Identify and nurture sustainability talent, ensuring access to professional development and growth opportunities.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential Experience:

Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainability or responsible business strategies in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Strong leadership experience, including managing and motivating teams.
Demonstrated success in delivering group-wide projects or transformation programmes.
Experience in sustainability communications and engagement with external organisations, such as ESG groups, NGOs, or industry bodies.

Core Capabilities:

Excellent project and stakeholder management skills.
Persuasive communicator with strong influencing and presentation abilities.
Strategic thinker with attention to detail and strong analytical capability.
Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
Proactive, adaptable, and resilient - with a collaborative, can-do mindset.

Apply Now!

Don't miss your chance to be part of an exciting journey in the utilities sector. Send your resume and cover letter to us today, and let's embark on this adventure together!

Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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