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Interim Head of Environmental Sustainability & Operational Excellence
London / Remote
£85,000 + benefits

Shirley Parsons is thrilled to announce its partnership with a global-leading Maritime classification and compliance specialist to seek out a Head of Environment & Operational Performance for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The selected candidate will spearhead the company's net-zero strategy, bolstered by science-based targets, and further elevate sustainability issues by championing tailored improvement initiatives.

In this pivotal role, you will:

Take ownership of the sustainability strategy, fostering an organizational culture that consistently pursues enhanced sustainability performance through behavioural shifts and pioneering thought leadership.
Generate comprehensive reports on the company's sustainability performance, ensuring data alignment and compliance with the reporting requirements of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
Coordinate the execution of the emissions reduction plan in alignment with the company's long-term science-based targets and net-zero aspirations.
Utilize your engaging personality traits to influence key internal stakeholders effectively.
Continuously assess performance against internal and external benchmarks to ensure adherence to mandatory and voluntary standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate possesses:

Extensive experience in implementing Environmental systems, including ISO 14001 and 45001.
Demonstrated success in utilizing science-based targets to drive emission reduction implementation plans.
Proven track record of effectively engaging stakeholders across all levels of the organization through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, rallying senior leaders behind sustainability strategies to facilitate success.
A degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
Attentive listening skills and the ability to swiftly build trust with key stakeholders both internally and externally.