Interim Head of Environmental Sustainability & Operational Excellence

Interim Head ofEnvironmental 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.