Senior Director, ESG & Sustainability

Our client is a leading global consumer and lifestyle organisation with an established international presence. As part of its continued focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, the organisation is seeking an experienced senior leader to strengthen its sustainability programmes and responsible business practices.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and execution of ESG strategies across international markets, working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes.

About the Job

Reporting directly to the Global Head of ESG, you will be responsible for developing and implementing ESG strategies, governance frameworks and sustainability programmes, with a particular focus on environmental and social responsibility across the organisation's international operations and business partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement ESG strategies, policies and governance frameworks aligned with the organisation's sustainability objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Establish measurable environmental and social sustainability targets, performance indicators and monitoring mechanisms to evaluate progress.

• Lead human rights due diligence initiatives, including risk assessments, identification of potential adverse impacts and development of appropriate mitigation and remediation plans.

• Oversee ethical sourcing and social compliance programmes, including audit protocols, assessments, corrective action plans and ongoing performance monitoring.

• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives across manufacturing operations and external partners, focusing on carbon emissions, water consumption, chemical management, waste reduction and resource efficiency.

• Oversee the collection, analysis and reporting of ESG performance data to support internal governance, regulatory compliance and external sustainability disclosures.

• Develop and implement sustainability improvement programmes, including training, capability development and engagement initiatives with external business partners.

• Establish and maintain appropriate ESG risk management, grievance handling and escalation procedures to address environmental and social compliance matters.

• Collaborate with procurement, legal, compliance, product development and other business functions to integrate ESG considerations into business processes and decision-making.

• Monitor developments in ESG regulations, sustainability standards and industry practices, providing recommendations to senior leadership where appropriate.

• Engage with relevant external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, regulatory bodies and sustainability partners, on environmental and social responsibility initiatives.

• Present ESG performance updates, key risks and strategic recommendations to senior management and relevant governance committees.

• Lead and develop a team of sustainability professionals, including performance management, capability development and resource planning.

Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Business or a related discipline preferred.

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in ESG, sustainability, responsible sourcing, environmental management, social compliance or related functions.

• Experience developing and implementing ESG strategies, sustainability frameworks and governance programmes within an international business environment.

• Knowledge of human rights due diligence, environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing practices and relevant regulatory requirements.

• Experience in environmental and social risk assessments, compliance monitoring, sustainability reporting and remediation programmes.

• Practical experience working with manufacturing operations, external business partners or responsible sourcing programmes.

• Experience managing and developing teams, including setting performance objectives and supporting professional development.

• Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across different business functions, organisational levels and geographical markets.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives.

• Experience within consumer goods, retail, lifestyle, manufacturing or related industries would be advantageous.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a cross-functional and matrix organisational structure.

Please click on the apply button to apply online. For more information, please reach out to Rumi Mohd. (EA: 94C3609 /R1550851)