Head of Sustainability - London, United Kingdom - Data Communications Company

Data Communications Company

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role:

Head of Sustainability

London - Hybrid working model

Competitive Salary plus benefits

A fantastic opportunity to secure a 12-18month FTC as Head of Sustainability based in London on a hybrid working model.

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Director, you will have frequent exposure to other members of the Executive Committee including the CEO.

You will be accountable for the development and delivery of the DCC's Responsible Business Framework.

As the central, co-ordinating figure in this programme, you will work with colleagues throughout the business to implement DCC's sustainability strategy and help steer the organisation through the key initial stages of its sustainability journey.

What will you be doing?

Oversee the development, implementation, and management of the DCC's Responsible Business Framework and its constituent projects
Drive the collection and analysis of relevant environmental and social data throughout the business and across the DCC's value chain from suppliers to customers
Identify supporting systems and tools needed, e.g., for capturing and reporting emissions data, or monitoring compliance
Share knowledge and work with teams as required to raise awareness, embed sustainability in decisionmaking and ensure best practice is followed
Act as a catalyst for cultural change and work with others to ensure that the employee engagement potential of this agenda is fully realised, embodying our purpose, and that competence and capability is built across the organisation
Line management and daytoday supervision of a Sustainability Manager working with you
Liaison and alignment with counterparts at Capita, to whose overarching responsible business and Net Zero targets the DCC's sustainability efforts also contribute

What are we looking for?

Highly organised, with a successful track record of delivering a portfolio of concurrent projects and balancing multiple deadlines and priorities.
A demonstrable track record of embedding sustainability principles, policies, compliance and reporting requirements; experience of developing and delivering against sustainability frameworks; familiarity with sustainability reporting and independent validation/audit
Accustomed to converting a wide range of data to measurable targets, and the associated project planning to achieve them
A confident and credible leader, comfortable advising senior figures; robust and willing to challenge appropriately
Corporately savvy, strategically aware; accustomed to operating in a complex and dynamic environment and/or a regulated business, working alongside functions such as Commercial, Risk, Finance, HR
Excellent relationshipbuilding, influencing and collaboration skills

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives.

That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn't be possible without our people.

Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we'll give you the means to unleash yours.

Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility.

Whether it's doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want - we'll give you the support to do it all.

Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain's energy system and helping the country's fight against climate change:
we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC's continued success depends on our people. It's important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded.

In this role, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

What to do now

Capita Opportunity Statement

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We're supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We're always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You'll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a