Sustainability Leader

**IMI plc**:
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

**Life Technology**:Life Technology platform is focused on technologies that enhance and improve everyday life, particularly in the areas of health, sustainability, and comfort.**

**Sectors**:
**Climate Control**:
Embracing comfort and sustainability in homes and commercial spaces. We specialise in hydronic valves and control systems that deliver warmth, comfort, and energy efficiency. From cosy residence to bustling commercial building, we create the perfect environment while reducing energy consumption_. _

**Transport**:
Driving cleaner, greener futures for commercial vehicles. We specialise in OEM engineered solutions that reduce emissions and improve efficiency, safety and comfort, helping create a healthier and safer environment for all. Together, we pave the way towards a more sustainable future.

**Life Science & Fluid Control**:
We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

**Role Overview**
- Develop and support the Platform Sustainability strategy which will be aligned with the expectations of our customers and consistent with the Group sustainability strategy.
- Co-ordinate the responses to external audits and customer requirements.
- Understand current and future regulatory and best practice reporting requirements.
- Delivering monthly and annual sustainability reporting.
- Work with the Business Units to improve data quality and ensure the right data is collected.
- Provide knowledge and insight on key Environmental, Social and Governmental (ESG) metrics to support the platform’s sustainability agenda.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Strategy development** - develop a clear set of initiatives and projects to meet the ambition of our stakeholder. These will be aligned with the 4 pillars referenced in the IMI strategy.
- **Strategy execution - **have visibility of the implementation of key initiatives, identify variations to plan and work with project teams to mitigate slippages.
- **ESG performance** - benchmarking the Platforms performance on ESG amongst industry peers and customer expectations. Identify variances and gaps to feed into the strategy.
- **Subject matter expertise** - keep abreast of latest ESG thinking and trends. Ensure the implications for the Platform are understood and communicated appropriately.
- **Communication** - act as an evangelist for ESG within the Platform. Ensure our strategy, progress and new initiatives are appropriately promoted and communicated.
- **Reporting**:

- manage monthly environmental reporting for the Platform. Identify and implement processes to capture new reporting metrics.
- **ESG data management** - driving forwards improvements in data collection, quality, and assurance of sustainability metrics.
- **Management of external audits** - keep abreast of new sustainability reporting requirements and standards of best practice. Ensure our participation in audits and responses meet the requirements of our stakeholders and are co-ordinated.
- **Liaison with Group Better World team **- liaise with the group team on development of the sustainability strategy and reporting. Work with external consultants when appropriate.

**Critical Competencies for Success**
- At least 5 years’ experience in industry.
- Degree or comparable qualification/experience in environmental science, sustainability, or related field is desirable.
- Experience working in a multinational corporate environment.
- Knowledge of TCFD and GRI standards is desirable.
- Experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.
- Passionate about sustainability.
- Ability to develop and communicate a clear strategic vision.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly.
- Strong project management skills.
- Delivery and continuous improvement mindset.
- Positive can-do attitude.
- Proactive problem solver, able to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Collaborative team player who will embrace IMI’s ‘One Big Team’.
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills and ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong IT/system skills.