Head of Sustainability / ESG (f/m/d)

Austria Job Openings

Umdasch Group

Amstetten

FULL TIME

September 17, 2024

Company Description
As a global player with over 150 years of history, our mission is to create spaces. Spaces for people to live, work, and organise their leisure time. Spaces for employees to develop and grow. With around 11,000 employees at more than 180 locations across 5 continents, the Umdasch Group forms the parent company for the directly affiliated divisions. These are the formwork and scaffolding company Doka and the shopfitting expert umdasch The Store Makers. We are looking for colleagues who share our values: Partnering, Pioneering, and High-Performing. People who identify with this find space in the Umdasch Group to develop and realize their ideas in the spirit of a performance-oriented corporate culture. Are you open to new challenges and ready to be part of a successful team? Then let's shape the future together.

Job Description
In this new role Head of Sustainability, you will report directly to the CEO of the Umdasch Group and you will be responsible for:

Developing and executing the group sustainability strategy and transformation through collaboration with senior leadership and the responsible sustainability managers within the divisions
Drafting and implementing suitable organizational policies and procedures relating to sustainability including relevant short-, mid- and long-term measurements
Drafting and preparing reports, presentations and proposals for the Management Board and other internal key stakeholders
Reporting and communicating on sustainability performance for external stakeholders as required
Ensuring compliance with all applicable sustainability related laws and regulations in close collaboration with all divisions of the group
Owning and initiating various projects under the sustainability program
Achieving and maintaining appropriate sustainability certifications on a group level
Ongoing monitoring and interpretation of regulatory developments
Acting as a subject matter expert and sparring partner for deriving ESG related business requirements, risks & opportunities within the group
Functional leadership for the sustainability managers within the group as well as all involved and relevant topic owners

Qualifications

University degree with specialization in economics, environment and or sustainability
Experience in developing ESG processes and policies including implementation on a corporate level
Knowledge of current and upcoming regulatory requirements
Proven experience in working across multiple countries and regional levels
Proven ability to act as an advisor to Senior Management on the full spectrum of ESG issues
Languages: Fluent English is a must, German skills are a plus

In addition, you can strongly identify with the following competences:

Critical Thinking: You use problem solving skills to assist in determining priorities, finding timely solutions to departmental or company - wide issues
Collaboration: Successfully collaborates on projects and programs with leadership and other team members
Accountability: You take responsibility for consistent completion and follow-up on departmental projects and provide excellent service delivery
Flexibility: You are responsive to change and demonstrates adaptability
Positive Approach & Can-do Attitude: You maintain to a positive approach while completing daily tasks and when faced with adversity, as well as encourage and recognizes the contribution of others.

Additional Information
As a member of the Umdasch Group you will…

… be eligible for different benefits such as Vital (our health program), our canteen and much more.
…work in a responsible-minded organization with the charm of a family-owned business.

A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.
We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position in Austria is 57.640,00. EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).
Do you think we are a match? Apply now! We are excited to get to know you.

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