Head of Digital Sustainability
6 months ago
The Chief Operating Office (COO) within Defra’s Digital, Data Technology & Security Services (DDTS) are looking to recruit a Head of Digital Sustainability. This is a very exciting, unique and high-profile role given the current sustainability agenda and key role Defra's DDTS played in the delivery of COP26.
In this role you will work closely with the Office of the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) in Cabinet Office, you will also be responsible for ensuring that the cross-government strategy for sustainable ICT is steered and shaped by global initiatives and best practice and encompasses all government departments and the entire supply chain. In Defra you will drive the development of DDTS strategy for delivering sustainable information and communication technology (ICT) ensuring it is developed in collaboration with wider Defra and in accordance with policies and targets covering all aspects of sustainable IT under the remit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and other global strategies.
It's work with real-world impact Working as a Head of Sustainability at Defra means supporting delivery of digital services that handle some of the most pressing issues our society faces, including climate change, sustainability, biodiversity, and farming.
If you would like to make a difference and drive meaningful change through innovative digital technologies and contribute to the growth of an exciting and innovative team - we’d like to hear from you
**Person specification**
**Responsibilities**
- Position DDTS as thought pioneers in Sustainable technologies across government and industry, developing our own excellence in Sustainable practices and inspiring others (Defra, OGDs and suppliers) to meet those standards.
- Be the main ambassador, advocate, and spokesperson on ICT Sustainability across DDTS, industry and wider government, overseeing and orchestrating the activities of the STAR alliance and Defra’s e-Sustainability Alliance.
- Working across DDTS to develop and drive forward key sustainability initiatives at a function level, and work with the wider Defra Sustainability team to deliver our Digital Sustainability Strategy.
- Responding to climate change and sustainability disclosure requirements, as well as work with others across the organisation to develop processes for tracking and reporting progress against our strategy and net zero targets.
- Supporting audits and other sustainability compliance activities, ensuring that DDTS is compliant with various regulations.
**Skills and experience**
- Experience in driving strategic changes in how organisations address sustainability, including working with suppliers and diverse internal teams outside of own reporting chain.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, engagement, and influencing skills, comfortable engaging at all levels both inside the organisation, across government and with suppliers.
- Relevant experience in a sustainable technology environment and / or relevant professional or academic qualifications.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £62,605.00-£75,965.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Reference ID: 347907
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