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United Kingdom · Compliance, quality and safety · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director of EHS & Sustainability

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports25-100+ reports
  • Reports toChief Operations Officer (COO) or CEO
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Head of Environmental Compliance · VP of Sustainability · Global EHS Director

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The qualifications matched to this job

Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 7 · covers 1 of 10 standards
City & Guilds Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management City & Guilds Limited · Level 5 · covers 2 of 10 standards
City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management City & Guilds Limited · Level 5 · covers 2 of 10 standards
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering NOCN · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

Direct the management of design development and processes in construction management Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF)
Managing a healthy and safe environment City & Guilds Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Computer Engineering (Information Technology and Data Science)
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering

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  1. Direct the management of design development and processes in construction management Highfield Qualifications · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 7
  2. Managing a healthy and safe environment City & Guilds Limited · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 5
  3. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  4. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
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  • ESG Reporting & Disclosure Leadership
  • Climate Risk & Adaptation Strategy
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3What this role really is

This job sets environmental, health and safety strategy across a large business unit, covering compliance and sustainability.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

EHS/EMS Platform (e.g., Intelex, Cority, Enablon) Strategic/Architect

Leading the selection, implementation, and strategic integration of enterprise-level EHS platforms, defining data architecture, and ensuring the platform supports global EHS objectives and reporting requirements. You'll be driving how we use these tools for competitive advantage.

Document Control Systems (e.g., SharePoint, MasterControl) Strategic/Architect

Setting enterprise-wide document governance policies, ensuring system validation for regulatory compliance (e.g., CFR Part 11), and overseeing the architecture of our global EHS documentation to ensure audit-readiness and accessibility.

Audit Management Platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate) Strategic/Architect

Integrating audit findings with enterprise risk management (ERM) systems, using aggregated data to inform strategic EHS investments, and presenting overall audit programme effectiveness to the Board.

Data & Analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel) Strategic/Architect

Defining the key environmental metrics for the entire business, using advanced analytics to model the financial and reputational impact of sustainability initiatives, and communicating complex data insights to executive leadership to drive strategic decisions.

Collaboration Platforms (e.g., MS Teams, Slack) Advanced

Establishing enterprise-wide communication strategies for EHS alerts, policy rollouts, and crisis communications across a diverse global workforce. You'll be using these tools to foster a connected and informed EHS community.

ERP System (e.g., SAP S/4HANA EHS Module, Oracle NetSuite) Strategic/Architect

Working with IT and Finance leadership to ensure ERP systems are configured to accurately capture all necessary environmental data points (e.g., material usage, chemical inventory, waste disposal costs) to support strategic EHS reporting and analysis.

GRC Platform (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust) Strategic/Architect

Overseeing the integration of the EMS into the broader Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework, ensuring environmental risks are managed alongside other enterprise risks and reported consistently to the Board.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
EHS Strategy & Policy N/A N/A N/A
Budget Allocation (EHS) N/A N/A N/A
Regulatory Interpretation N/A N/A N/A
Major Incident Response N/A N/A N/A
Team Hiring & Development N/A N/A N/A

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Reduction in Environmental Incidents
The number and severity of environmental non-compliances, spills, or regulatory breaches across your business unit.
Target · Achieve a 20% year-on-year reduction in major environmental incidents and zero significant regulatory fines.

In Q3, we had one minor spill incident, down from three in Q3 last year, and zero enforcement actions from the Environment Agency.

Achievement of Sustainability Targets
Progress against key environmental objectives, such as reductions in energy consumption, water usage, or waste generation per unit of production.
Target · Deliver a 5% reduction in carbon emissions and a 10% reduction in waste to landfill across the business unit annually.

Last year, our energy intensity dropped by 6.2% per widget produced, exceeding the 5% target, resulting in £2.5M in savings.

ESG Rating Improvement
Improvement in the company's scores from key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating agencies.
Target · Elevate our CDP Climate Change score from 'B' to 'A-' within 18 months and achieve 'Advanced' status with EcoVadis.

Our recent CDP submission saw us move from a 'B' to an 'A-' on climate strategy, directly reflecting the new carbon reduction programme you championed.

EHS Budget Adherence
How effectively you manage the allocated budget for EHS programmes, initiatives, and staffing.
Target · Operate within ±5% of the approved annual EHS budget (£2M-£10M+).

For the last financial year, the EHS department spent £2.1M against a £2M budget, a 5% variance, largely due to an unforeseen regulatory change.

Board & C-Suite Confidence
The level of trust and confidence the Board and Executive team have in your EHS strategy and risk management capabilities.
  • You'll be regularly invited to present on EHS matters to the Board. They'll proactively seek your input on major strategic decisions (e.g., M&A, new product lines). You'll see their active engagement and support for your EHS initiatives, not just lip service. Honestly, it's about whether they see you as a strategic partner, not just a compliance cost.
Proactive Regulatory Engagement
Your ability to anticipate regulatory changes and build constructive relationships with environmental authorities.
  • We'll see you participating in industry working groups, pre-empting new legislation, and having open dialogues with regulators before issues arise. You're not just reacting to fines
  • you're shaping the regulatory landscape where possible. Your team won't be surprised by new rules, they'll be ready for them.
Culture of Environmental Responsibility
The extent to which environmental considerations are embedded into daily operations and decision-making at all levels.
  • Operational leaders will be bringing environmental improvements to you, not the other way around. Employee engagement surveys will show high awareness and commitment to sustainability. Environmental performance will be a regular topic in operational meetings, not just EHS meetings. It's about making environmental responsibility a shared value, not just your team's job.
Effective Crisis Management
Your leadership and effectiveness in managing and mitigating environmental crises or significant incidents.
  • When a major incident occurs, you'll be the calm, decisive voice. Your plans will be robust, your communication clear, and your team will execute flawlessly. Post-incident reviews will show rapid resolution, minimal business disruption, and effective learning that prevents recurrence. This is where your leadership truly shines, or falters.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Driving Significant Change

You'll be constantly looking for ways to improve our environmental performance, challenge the status quo, and implement new, more sustainable practices. This isn't about maintaining; it's about transforming.

Leading the charge to switch our entire fleet to electric vehicles, even with initial pushback on cost, because you see the long-term environmental and brand benefits.

Protecting the Business & Reputation

A core driver will be ensuring the company's licence to operate, safeguarding against regulatory fines, and enhancing our public image. You'll feel a deep sense of responsibility for the organisation's integrity.

Successfully navigating a complex regulatory investigation, preventing a significant fine and protecting the company's reputation through transparent and proactive engagement.

Leaving a Legacy of Sustainability

You'll be motivated by the idea of building a truly sustainable business, embedding practices that will endure long after you've moved on. It's about making a tangible, positive impact on the environment and society.

Implementing a new circular economy programme that significantly reduces waste and creates new revenue streams, becoming a benchmark for the industry.

What frustrates people
  • Dealing with executive leaders who view EHS as a necessary evil or a cost centre, rather than a strategic advantage.
  • The slow pace of organisational change, especially when trying to implement new, more sustainable practices across large, established business units.
  • The constant tension between operational targets (e.g., production volume) and environmental performance goals, often requiring difficult trade-offs.
  • Managing multiple, often conflicting, regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions or countries.
  • The pressure of external audits and regulatory inspections, where even minor oversights can have significant consequences.
  • Having to justify significant investments in EHS initiatives that don't have an immediate, obvious ROI, but are critical for long-term risk reduction or brand value.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable routine with minimal stakeholder interaction.
  • The ability to make unilateral decisions without significant consultation or buy-in from other departments.
  • A role where you can avoid difficult conversations or challenging senior leadership.
  • An environment where all your ideas are immediately embraced and resourced without extensive justification.

8Who you work with

This role directly shapes the company's environmental risk profile, operational licence to operate, and sustainability credentials. Your decisions will influence multi-million-pound investments, impact our global supply chain, and directly affect our public image and investor confidence. You're essentially the guardian of our environmental integrity and a key driver of our long-term sustainable growth.

Inside the business
  • C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, General Counsel)
  • Business Unit Leaders & Site Directors
  • Heads of Operations, Procurement, and Product Development
  • Legal and HR teams
  • Internal Audit Committee
Outside the business
  • Regulatory bodies (e.g., Environment Agency, HSE)
  • External auditors and certification bodies (e.g., BSI, DNV)
  • Investors and ESG rating agencies
  • Major customers and supply chain partners
  • Local communities and environmental groups

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven track record of 16-20 years in EHS leadership roles, with significant experience managing complex, multi-site or global environmental programmes.
  • Demonstrable experience in successfully designing, implementing, and maintaining ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management Systems at an enterprise level.
  • Extensive experience in managing significant EHS budgets (multi-million £) and demonstrating strong financial acumen in EHS investment decisions.
  • A history of effectively leading and developing large teams (25+ people) of EHS professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and engage at the C-Suite and Board level, translating complex EHS issues into strategic business language.
  • Deep expertise in global environmental regulations and a proven ability to navigate complex legal and political landscapes.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Digital EHS Transformation & AI Integration

The ability to use AI, IoT, and advanced analytics for predictive EHS, automated compliance, and real-time monitoring will differentiate leading organisations. You'll need to direct this transformation to gain efficiency and superior risk insights.

Predictive analytics for incident prevention · IoT sensors for real-time environmental monitoring · Digital twins for operational risk modelling · AI-powered regulatory scanning and summarisation · Blockchain for supply chain traceability and compl

  • This month: Research leading EHS software vendors and their AI capabilities; schedule demos.
  • Next quarter: Identify one 'pain point' in our EHS operations that could be significantly improved by an AI or IoT solution.
  • Within 6 months: Develop a business case for a pilot digital EHS project, outlining ROI and implementation plan.
  • Within 12 months: Oversee the successful deployment and evaluation of a digital EHS pilot, using lessons learned to inform broader rollout.

Quick win: Explore how existing AI tools (like those mentioned in Section 4B) could be used by your team to automate routine tasks, freeing them up for higher-value work.

Circular Economy & Resource Optimisation

Moving beyond linear 'take-make-dispose' models is critical for long-term sustainability and resource security. You'll need to drive the adoption of circular economy principles across our value chain, from product design to end-of-life management.

Product-as-a-Service models · Industrial symbiosis · Waste valorisation and upcycling · Design for disassembly and recyclability · Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes

  • This month: Read up on leading circular economy case studies in our industry or related sectors.
  • Next quarter: Map out the key material flows within our business unit to identify major waste streams and resource inefficiencies.
  • Within 6 months: Initiate a cross-functional workshop (with Product Development, Procurement, Operations) to brainstorm circular economy opportunities.
  • Within 12 months: Launch a pilot project focused on a specific circular economy initiative, e.g., reducing packaging waste or increasing recycled content in a product line.

Quick win: Start a conversation with our Procurement team about opportunities to source more recycled or sustainably certified materials.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attend and present at industry conferences and forums (e.g., IEMA, CBI Environment Conference) to stay abreast of emerging trends and network with peers.
  • Participate in relevant industry working groups or committees to influence policy and share best practices.
  • Undertake executive education programmes focused on sustainability leadership, corporate governance, or strategic risk management.
  • Mentor junior EHS professionals, sharing your knowledge and experience to build the next generation of leaders.
  • Publish articles or thought leadership pieces on key EHS and sustainability topics in relevant professional journals or business publications.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

ESG Reporting & Disclosure Leadership

Investors, regulators, and customers are demanding more transparent and robust Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting. Your ability to lead this will directly impact our access to capital, brand reputation, and market valuation.

  • Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure
  • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) s
  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards
  • Double materiality assessment
  • Integrated reporting principles

Climate Risk & Adaptation Strategy

Climate change isn't just an environmental issue; it's a fundamental business risk. You'll need to strategically assess both physical risks (e.g., extreme weather impacting operations) and transitional risks (e.g., carbon pricing, policy changes) and develop robust adaptation strategies to ensure business resilience.

  • Physical climate risks (e.g., floods, heatwaves)
  • Transitional climate risks (e.g., carbon taxes, po
  • Scenario analysis (e.g., 1.5°C vs 2°C warming)
  • Climate adaptation planning
  • Nature-based solutions for resilience

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • ISO 14001:2015 Standard Interpretation (Strategic Application)
  • Environmental Aspect & Impact Analysis (Enterprise-Level)
  • Root Cause Analysis (Complex Incidents)
  • Internal Auditing (Programme Oversight)
  • Legal & Other Requirements Evaluation (Global Scope)
  • Management of Change (Organisational Level)

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Internal Promotion from Environmental Manager or Senior EHS Manager

    3-5 years in a previous senior management role (L5)

    Skills to master

    • Developing enterprise-level EHS strategy, managing multi-million-pound budgets, executive-level communication and influence, leading large, diverse teams, and demonstrating strong business acumen beyond pure EHS.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully led significant EHS improvement projects with measurable business impact.
    • Consistently achieved strong external audit results with zero major non-conformances.
    • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior EHS staff into leadership roles.
    • Proactively identified and mitigated significant environmental risks for the organisation.
    • Received positive feedback from senior leaders on your strategic contributions and influencing abilities.
  2. 2

    External Hire from a similar Director-level role in another large organisation

    Direct entry, assuming 15-20 years of relevant experience

    Skills to master

    • Rapidly understanding our business model, culture, and key stakeholders
    • translating your previous experience into our specific context
    • quickly building credibility with the C-Suite and Board.

    You're ready to move on when

    • A proven track record of success in a comparable industry and organisational scale.
    • Strong references from previous C-Suite colleagues regarding your strategic impact and leadership.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and transform EHS functions in complex environments.
    • A clear vision for how your experience will directly benefit our company's EHS and sustainability goals.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role moves you from managing a function to shaping a business. It can lead to operations leadership, board level roles, or independent advisory work in EHS and sustainability.

The ten Future Fluencies

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Director of EHS & Sustainability
  • ISO 14001:2015 Standard Interpretation (Strategic Application)
  • Environmental Aspect & Impact Analysis (Enterprise-Level)
  • Root Cause Analysis (Complex Incidents)
  • Internal Auditing (Programme Oversight)
  • Legal & Other Requirements Evaluation (Global Scope)
  • Management of Change (Organisational Level)
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Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director of EHS & Sustainability is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. VP of EHS & Sustainability (L7)

    3-5 years in the Director role

    Move from business unit/multi-site focus to enterprise-wide strategic leadership, reporting directly to the CEO or Board.

    • Developing corporate-wide sustainability targets (e.g., net-zero roadmaps)
    • Leading global EHS digital transformation initiatives
    • Shaping company-wide ESG disclosure and communication strategies
    • Representing the company as an industry thought leader

  2. Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) (L7)

    4-6 years in the Director role

    Broader scope beyond pure EHS, encompassing social and governance aspects of ESG, with direct influence on corporate strategy and external positioning.

    • Developing and implementing company-wide ESG policies and programmes
    • Leading external ESG ratings and disclosures
    • Engaging with investor and activist groups on sustainability issues
    • Driving sustainable innovation across the product lifecycle
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Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, at the Director level, your time is precious. You're paid to think strategically, influence, and lead, not to get bogged down in manual data analysis or sifting through endless regulatory updates. That's where AI comes in. It's not about replacing you; it's about giving you superpowers.

Imagine having a personal assistant that never sleeps, constantly scanning for risks, summarising complex documents, and identifying patterns you'd never spot. For a Director of EHS & Sustainability, AI tools can transform how you identify risks, track performance, and even draft critical communications. It's about getting to the insights faster, so you can make better decisions and drive greater impact.

Regulatory Change Automation

Use an AI service to scan global, national, and local regulatory databases daily. The AI flags changes relevant to your specific operations, summarises the new requirements, and suggests which internal procedures may be impacted. For you, this means early warning on critical shifts, allowing you to proactively adapt strategy and brief the C-Suite, rather than reacting to surprises.

Strategic Incident Trend Analysis

Feed all incident and near-miss reports into an AI tool that uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to identify hidden patterns, recurring root causes, and leading indicators across hundreds or thousands of text-based reports. This isn't just about finding a trend; it's about identifying systemic weaknesses across business units, informing your strategic investment in preventative measures, and presenting compelling cases to the Board.

Board Report & Policy Drafting

Use Generative AI to create a first draft of complex board reports, executive summaries, or new enterprise-wide environmental policies. Feed it your key data, strategic objectives, and desired tone, and it'll produce a structured draft that saves you hours of initial writing. You then refine and add your strategic insights, focusing on the message, not the mechanics.

Enterprise Aspect & Impact Modelling

Use an LLM as a sophisticated brainstorming and modelling partner. Prompt it with potential new business ventures, acquisitions, or major operational changes (e.g., 'We're acquiring a chemical plant in Southeast Asia'). Ask it to generate a comprehensive list of potential environmental aspects, impacts, and recommended operational controls based on global best practices and regulatory frameworks. This helps you conduct rapid, high-level due diligence and risk assessment.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Director of EHS & Sustainability?

Common routes in include Internal Promotion from Environmental Manager or Senior EHS Manager (3-5 years in a previous senior management role (L5)) and External Hire from a similar Director-level role in another large organisation (Direct entry, assuming 15-20 years of relevant experience). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director of EHS & Sustainability progress to?

This role can lead on to VP of EHS & Sustainability (3-5 years in the Director role) and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) (4-6 years in the Director role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director of EHS & Sustainability?

Increasingly, ESG Reporting & Disclosure Leadership and Climate Risk & Adaptation Strategy. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

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Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

The skills involved transfer to senior EHS or sustainability roles in most industries, particularly those with complex manufacturing, logistics, or energy operations. ISO 14001, risk management, and stakeholder engagement matter in manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and finance roles focused on ESG investment.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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