Head of Sustainability and Environmental Impact

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sustainability Leader to drive our Environmental Impact function. Working across the business, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies while navigating the complex changes required across governance.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Strategy Development: Create and execute sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and achieve sustainability goals.
  • Carbon Footprint Measurement: Develop and implement systems to accurately measure the organisation's carbon footprint across all operations.
  • Data Collection and Analysis: Work with the Environmental Data Analyst to manage the collection and analysis of environmental data to track targets and identify areas for improvement.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Work with colleagues in Financial Reporting to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards and prepare regular sustainability reports for stakeholders.
  • Governance: Work with internal audit teams and ensure up-to-date governance and controls across reporting, compliance, and targets.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and industry organisations to establish best practice and accelerate progress.
  • Supply Chain: Establish environmental supplier policies and enablers to shift the supply chain towards a cleaner and greener production industry.
  • Education and Advocacy: Promote environmental awareness and best practices across the organisation through training, events, and communication.
  • Climate Content: Collaborate with editorial and creative teams to ensure sustainability is integrated into all content, driving behaviour change among our audiences.
  • Innovation: Stay updated with the latest sustainability trends, technologies, and best practices, and integrate them into the organisation's operations.
  • Management: Work with and manage Sustainability Managers, Consultants, and the Environmental Data Analyst to achieve targets and KPIs.
  • Communications: Work with internal comms and key sponsors to promote a culture of sustainability in our production workforce, including writing and circulating best practice resources, guidance, and case studies.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Passion for sustainability and a commitment to driving meaningful change.
  • Ability to foresee/identify challenges, solutions, and opportunities, develop and implement strategic initiatives, and manage complex projects.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage globally diverse senior stakeholders, who are often operating under tight timescales and managing numerous competing priorities.
  • Detailed understanding of the science behind Climate Change and associated global environmental and ecological issues.
  • Expertise in environmental regulations and compliance standards and proficiency in sustainability reporting tools and software.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of corporate, production, editorial, reputational, and environmental risk and legislation.
  • Good understanding of the production processes of all genres and of the global broadcast and production industry landscape.

Required Training and Experience:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing sustainability projects.


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ecocareers Full time

    Job Title: Head of Sustainability and Environmental ImpactSalary: £55,000 - £65,000Location: Remote (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-timeIndustry: Environmental ServicesAbout Ecocareers: Ecocareers is a leading organization dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ecocareers Full time

    Job Title: Head of Sustainability and Environmental ImpactSalary: £55,000 - £65,000Location: Remote (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-timeIndustry: Environmental ServicesAbout Ecocareers: Ecocareers is a leading organization dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and reducing environmental impact. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lidl Full time

    Job SummaryLidl is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Sustainability and Environmental Impact to join our Corporate Affairs department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our sustainability strategy nationwide, ensuring that our business practices align with our values and goals.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lidl Full time

    Job SummaryLidl is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Sustainability and Environmental Impact to join our Corporate Affairs department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our sustainability strategy nationwide, ensuring that our business practices align with our values and goals.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom DNT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our team at DNT Environmental Services Inc. as a key member of our environmental management team.Key ResponsibilitiesManage onsite Environmental Site inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.Review and monitor compliance with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom DNT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to join our team at DNT Environmental Services Inc. as a key member of our environmental management team.Key ResponsibilitiesManage onsite Environmental Site inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.Review and monitor compliance with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Candidate Source Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are a trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, industrial sands, dimension stone, lime, and mortar producers. Our membership is around 150 producer companies and 225 associated companies, representing around 90% of the mineral products sector. It is the sectoral voice for mineral products throughout the UK.We are seeking...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Candidate Source Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are a trade association for aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, industrial sands, dimension stone, lime, and mortar producers. Our membership is around 150 producer companies and 225 associated companies, representing around 90% of the mineral products sector. It is the sectoral voice for mineral products throughout the UK.We are seeking...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Candidate Source Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Environmental Planning to join our team at Candidate Source Limited.Job Summary:Develop and implement environmental planning strategies to minimize the company's ecological footprint.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Candidate Source Limited Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Environmental Planning to join our team at Candidate Source Limited.Job Summary:Develop and implement environmental planning strategies to minimize the company's ecological footprint.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Csm Full time

    About CsmCsm is a leading marketing, management, representation, and sales business that serves talent, brands, and properties on a global scale. We operate at the epicentre of sports, music, entertainment, and culture, empowering clients, igniting passions, and inspiring fans worldwide.We recognize the importance and the threat of climate change and the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Csm Full time

    About CsmCsm is a leading marketing, management, representation, and sales business that serves talent, brands, and properties on a global scale. We operate at the epicentre of sports, music, entertainment, and culture, empowering clients, igniting passions, and inspiring fans worldwide.We recognize the importance and the threat of climate change and the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bertelsmann Stiftung Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Sustainability to drive our Sustainability function at Bertelsmann Stiftung. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy Development:...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bertelsmann Stiftung Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Sustainability to drive our Sustainability function at Bertelsmann Stiftung. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy Development:...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Eco Careers LTD. Full time

    Job Summary:Eco Careers LTD. is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Sustainability and Environmental Strategy to lead our expansion efforts in the sustainability sector. This role will focus on business development and establishing a dedicated sustainability team.About the Role:The Head of Sustainability and Environmental Strategy will be...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Eco Careers LTD. Full time

    Job Summary:Eco Careers LTD. is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Sustainability and Environmental Strategy to lead our expansion efforts in the sustainability sector. This role will focus on business development and establishing a dedicated sustainability team.About the Role:The Head of Sustainability and Environmental Strategy will be...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

    Research Associate/Senior Research Associate in Environmental Impact of Digital ServicesThe University of Bristol is seeking a skilled, motivated, and talented postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the groundbreaking CANDISE project (Change-oriented Assessments for Net-zero DIgital Services). This EPSRC-funded initiative focuses on understanding and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom TravelPerk Full time

    Job SummaryAt TravelPerk, we're committed to making business travel more sustainable. As our Sustainability Program Manager, you'll play a key role in leading our corporate sustainability initiatives and driving environmental impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy, aligning with company-wide goals and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom TravelPerk Full time

    Job SummaryAt TravelPerk, we're committed to making business travel more sustainable. As our Sustainability Program Manager, you'll play a key role in leading our corporate sustainability initiatives and driving environmental impact.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy, aligning with company-wide goals and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Allen & York (Built and Natural Environment) Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Environmental Sustainability ManagerJob Summary:Allen & York (Built and Natural Environment) Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Manager to join their team. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the company's sustainability strategy, focusing on achieving net...