Senior Sustainability Specialist

Job title:

Senior Sustainability Specialist

Company

Obelisk

Job description

JOB TITLE: Senior Sustainability Specialist
REPORTING TO: Head of Finance

ABOUT US

At Obelisk we believe that businesses have the power to effect positive change and that they have the responsibility to do so. We are a company that takes our responsibilities seriously: we believe in being a good employer, a good partner, and a good member of the community, always seeking ways to improve. In October 2021 we became a participant member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and publicly stated our intent to uphold the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption and to embed them in all aspects of our business. These principles underpin our growth strategy and all our sustainability practices.

Our vision is to be the first choice of partner for innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability, while all the time delivering meaningful solutions for our clients.
If this sounds like a journey that you would like to join, we would like to hear from you!

JOB SUMMARY

The role of Senior Sustainability Specialist has been created to define, lead, and manage initiatives to deliver Obelisk’s sustainability strategy and its subsidiaries to become more sustainable businesses environmentally, socially, and economically.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and refresh the sustainability strategy and objectives in line with the business strategy.
• Work collaboratively with leaders in the business, subject matter experts and data owners to agree and gather and analyse key metrics used for measurement of the three pillars of sustainability.
• Specifically, carry out reporting and analysis of carbon emissions within the Obelisk group of companies (scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3)
• Work with Supply chain team to scope the full supply chain and establish baselines.
• Based on data, define, and manage the delivery of projects to achieve the sustainability strategy, including the reduction of emissions in line with stated ambitions.
• Manage internal reporting on sustainability and broader strategy KPIs on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis or as required to ensure key stakeholders are kept informed.
• Lead the company’s Sustainability and ESG disclosure strategy and implementation to deliver best in sector disclosures in line with the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and other applicable reporting requirements specified by clients.
• Play a leading role in the preparation of the annual sustainability report.
• Keep abreast of relevant legislation and inform the business on its relevance and practical implications.
• Apply knowledge to drive best practice and innovation to meet sustainable standards.
• Work with stakeholders and colleagues to build greater understanding of sustainability within Obelisk and its subsidiaries.
• Be the responsible person in Obelisk for all sustainability interactions within the UK / Ireland cluster and with Obelisk’s parent company, Constructel Visabeira

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• A passion for sustainability!
• Qualification in sustainability and or environmental engineering
• No less than 3 years’ experience working in corporate sustainability, with more experience being an advantage.
• Understanding of project management methodology
• Strong analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Collaborative approach

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN:

• A career path that will enable you to reach new heights.
• A flexible working environment
• Excellent company culture
• Bespoke in house and external training.
• Employee discounts
• Pension Scheme
• Death in service benefit

Expected salary

Location

Cavan

Job date

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:24:38 GMT

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