Global Senior Sustainability Manager Job, Consumer Goods, UK / Europe

Are you an experienced sustainability professional looking to create impact at scale? Are you excited by the prospect of enabling positive environmental and social change at a global level?

This organisation, a FTSE100 listed consumer goods brand, is looking to hire a Senior Sustainability Manager in Europe, with experience in agronomy and global supply chains to the lead the ESG function for a £700m division of its global business.

This is a strategic role, responsible for leading and developing a global team of 4 ESG specialists, reporting directly to a divisional executive and working closely with the Group Chief Sustainability Officer.

As Global Senior Sustainability Manager you’ll be responsible for:
  • Strategic integration and leadership – you’ll develop and deliver comprehensive strategies that integrate sustainability and social impact into agricultural and supply chain operations
  • 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 and supply chain
  • 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
  • Team and culture development – you’ll lead an experienced global team that provides mentorship and training to the operational business, ensuring a culture of empowerment and commitment to positive change
To succeed as Global Senior Sustainability Manager, you’ll need:
  • Previous experience as a sustainability or agronomy manager in the agricultural commodity or forestry sectors
  • Knowledge 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
  • Experience of creating global strategies
  • Knowledge of relevant sustainability frameworks, reporting standards and regulatory requirements

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead the ESG function for a business-critical division of a global consumer brand. You can be based anywhere in Europe as long as you are willing to travel globally.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.

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Global Head of Sustainability

Johnny Goldsmith

Johnny Goldsmith: Johnny leads the global Sustainability & ESG practice at Hanson Search. He has over 8 years’ experience in sustainability recruitment and executive search, primarily delivering senior-level mandates in the hard to decarbonise sectors, specifically energy, infrastructure, the built...

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