Interim Group Director Sustainability

Interim Group Sustainability Director

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Location: Europe Preferred - Hybrid Working

What you'll be doing

As Interim Group Sustainability Director, you will:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of ALS's global sustainability strategy.
• Drive our Net Zero roadmap and climate ambitions, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions programmes.
• Lead ESG reporting and regulatory compliance, including CSRD, IFRS Climate reporting and external assurance.
• Manage relationships with ESG rating agencies and sustainability partners.
• Present sustainability strategy, performance and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Partner with business leaders across multiple regions to embed sustainability into operational decision making.
• Lead, coach and develop an established international sustainability team across Europe and Australia.
• Continue building a collaborative, high-performing global sustainability function.

About you

We're looking for an experienced sustainability executive who combines strategic thinking with commercial awareness and outstanding leadership.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience leading sustainability programmes within a complex multinational organisation.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable ESG and climate initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks including CSRD, IFRS and GRI.
• Experience engaging confidently with executive leadership teams, Boards and external stakeholders.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed, culturally diverse teams.
• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (professional sustainability qualifications are advantageous).

Experience within the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector is welcome but not essential.

Location

• Europe preferred
• Hybrid working (office/home depending on location)
• International travel required

Contract: Fixed Term (October 2026 – October 2027)

Reporting: Chief Strategy Officer

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