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United Kingdom · Sustainability · Director/VP (16-20 years)

Director, Resource Strategy

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  • Experience bandDirector/VP (16-20 years)
  • Direct reports25-100+ reports
  • Reports toVP, Sustainability / Chief Sustainability Officer
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Head of Sustainable Resources · VP of Circular Economy Initiatives · Director of Enterprise Resource Optimisation

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

GQA Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management GQA Qualifications Limited · Level 7 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF) Highfield Qualifications · Level 7 · covers 1 of 10 standards
ProQual Awarding Body Level 7 Vocationally-Related Qualification in Construction Management ProQual Awarding Body · Level 7 · covers 1 of 10 standards
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resource Management CIWM · Level 4 · covers 2 of 10 standards
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management (RQF) Focus Awards Limited · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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Assess and evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of developments in construction management GQA Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Sustainability and environmental impact of developments in construction management Highfield Level 7 NVQ in Construction Senior Management (RQF)
Maintain health and safety in the waste resource management industry CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Operator Competence for Storage of Non-Hazardous Wastes
Stakeholder communication and other non-legislative factors affecting the waste and resource management industry CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resource Management
Manage physical resources in active leisure Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Leisure Management (RQF)

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Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision
Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work
Foresight Fluency seeing round the corner
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  1. Assess and evaluate the sustainability and environmental impact of developments in construction management GQA Qualifications Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 7
  2. Sustainability and environmental impact of developments in construction management Highfield Qualifications · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 7
  3. Maintain health and safety in the waste resource management industry CIWM · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 4
  4. Stakeholder communication and other non-legislative factors affecting the waste and resource management industry CIWM · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 4
  5. Manage physical resources in active leisure Focus Awards Limited · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
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  • Climate-Related Financial Risk Modelling (Advanced)
  • Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) Leadership
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3What this role really is

This job means setting the strategy for how an organisation uses and reuses resources across its whole lifecycle. It covers material flows, water use, energy efficiency and waste reduction at an enterprise level, aiming to lead in this area rather than just meet minimum standards.

4What you'd actually use

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

LCA Software (SimaPro, GaBi, OpenLCA) Strategic

Making decisions on which software to procure and standardise across the organisation, interpreting high-level outputs to inform strategic investments, and challenging model assumptions.

ESG Platforms (Workiva, OneTrust ESG, Sphera, Enablon) Architect

Leading platform selection and implementation, defining the enterprise ESG data governance model, and overseeing the use of the platform for board-level reporting and external disclosures.

Supply Chain Traceability (Sourcemap, TrusTrace, SAP Ariba) Strategic

Developing the enterprise-wide supply chain transparency strategy, using platform insights to negotiate with key suppliers, and de-risk operations at a systemic level.

Data Analysis & Visualisation (Power BI, Tableau) Strategic

Defining the key KPIs to be tracked, using executive dashboards to communicate progress against targets to the C-suite, and ensuring data integrity for strategic decision-making.

GIS Software (ArcGIS, QGIS) Strategic

Integrating GIS-based risk analysis into capital allocation and long-term strategic planning (e.g., 'Where should we not build our next factory based on water risk?').

Financial/Strategic Planning (Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning) Advanced

Collaborating directly with FP&A leadership to model the financial impact of sustainability initiatives, linking resource strategy to P&L and long-term capital planning. You'll be translating environmental costs/benefits into financial terms.

Board Reporting (Diligent, Nasdaq Boardvantage) Advanced

Preparing and uploading board materials, ensuring sustainability performance and resource strategy updates are accurately and compellingly presented to the highest level of governance.

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
Strategic Programme Approval Propose small, defined project ideas to manager. Recommend project scope and methodology to senior leadership. Design and gain approval for multi-year, multi-million-pound strategic programmes (e.g., enterprise-wide circularity roadmap) with C-Suite alignment.
Budget Allocation (Functional) Track project expenses against allocated budget. Manage project budget up to £50K, escalating variances. Own and manage the entire functional budget (£2M-£10M+), making significant allocation decisions and re-prioritisations to meet strategic objectives.
Team Structure & Hiring No direct involvement in hiring decisions beyond interviewing. Participate in interviews, provide feedback on candidates. Define the organisational structure for your department, make all hiring and promotion decisions for your direct reports, and approve hires for teams beneath them.
External Partnership & Policy Engagement Support data collection for external reports. Represent the company in specific industry working groups. Lead engagement with key regulators, industry bodies, and strategic partners to influence policy and drive pre-competitive collaboration at a national or international level.

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.

Virgin Material Dependency Reduction
The percentage decrease in our reliance on newly extracted raw materials across the entire enterprise.
Target · Reduce virgin material dependency by 15% across the enterprise over 5 years.

If our baseline virgin material use was 100,000 tonnes, we'd aim for 85,000 tonnes by 2029, tracking quarterly against our reduction plan.

Revenue from Circular Products/Services
The proportion of total revenue generated from products or services that embody circular economy principles (e.g., remanufactured, product-as-a-service, high recycled content).
Target · Increase revenue from products with certified circular material content to 10% of total revenue within 3 years.

Achieving £10M in revenue from our 'product-as-a-service' model when total revenue is £100M, hitting the 10% target.

CDP Score Improvement (Water/Climate)
Our annual score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for Climate Change and Water Security disclosures, reflecting our transparency and performance.
Target · Achieve and maintain a leadership score (A/A-) from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for both Climate Change and Water Security.

Moving from a B score to an A- score in Water Security by implementing a new water stewardship programme and improving data quality.

Resource Efficiency Cost Savings
The direct financial savings realised through resource efficiency initiatives (e.g., reduced water consumption, energy savings, waste valorisation).
Target · Directly link resource efficiency programmes to a £5M annual cost savings target across the business unit.

Identifying and implementing projects that reduce energy consumption by £2M and water usage by £1M, alongside £2M from waste-to-value initiatives, totalling £5M.

Strategic Integration & Influence
How well resource strategy is embedded into core business unit planning, capital allocation, and product development processes.
  • Resource strategy is a standing item on business unit leadership team agendas. You're proactively consulted on major investment decisions. Business units are actively proposing and funding resource efficiency projects, not just reacting to your team's initiatives. Your input is sought for M&A due diligence related to environmental risks.
Board & Investor Confidence
The level of confidence the Board and key investors have in our resource strategy and our ability to manage associated risks and opportunities.
  • Positive feedback from Board members on your presentations and strategic recommendations. Increased investor engagement on our sustainability reports. Our share price shows resilience against environmental risk factors. You're seen as a credible, authoritative voice in external engagements.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Your ability to build, develop, and retain a high-performing team capable of executing complex resource strategies.
  • High employee engagement scores within your team. Clear career pathways and development plans for your direct reports. Successful succession planning for key roles. Your team is recognised internally and externally for its expertise and impact. You're seen as a mentor and leader who empowers others.
Regulatory Foresight & Preparedness
Our proactive ability to anticipate and prepare for upcoming environmental regulations, minimising disruption and ensuring compliance.
  • No last-minute scrambles to meet new regulatory requirements. We're often ahead of the curve, influencing policy where possible. Internal audits consistently show strong compliance. You're seen as the 'early warning system' for regulatory shifts.

7Would you like it

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

What people enjoy
Driving Large-Scale, Tangible Impact

You'll spend your days architecting multi-year programmes that genuinely reduce our environmental footprint and build a more resilient business. This isn't theoretical; it's about seeing real-world changes in our operations and products.

Leading the initiative that reduces our enterprise-wide water consumption by 20% over five years, seeing the impact on local communities and our bottom line.

Shaping Enterprise Strategy & Influence

You'll be at the table with the C-Suite and Board, influencing major investment decisions and corporate strategy through the lens of resource sustainability. Your insights will directly shape the company's future direction.

Presenting a new circular economy business model to the Board that gets approved for a £10M pilot, fundamentally shifting how we design and deliver products.

Building & Empowering High-Performing Teams

You'll be building and nurturing a diverse team of experts, empowering them to deliver ambitious projects, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Seeing your team grow and succeed will be a key driver.

Mentoring a Senior Strategist who goes on to lead a critical regional resource optimisation programme, knowing you helped build their capability.

What frustrates people
  • The 'Pilot Purgatory': Successfully running a promising pilot project (e.g., a product take-back scheme) that never gets scaled up across the organisation due to a lack of funding or operational buy-in, despite clear evidence of success.
  • The 'Cost Centre' Stigma: Constantly fighting the perception from finance and operations that your department is a compliance-driven cost centre, not a source of long-term value and innovation, especially when advocating for upfront investment.
  • Regulatory Whiplash: Just as you've aligned your reporting to one framework (e.g., TCFD), a new, more demanding one (e.g., CSRD) is mandated, forcing a massive overhaul of data collection and reporting processes, often with tight deadlines.
  • The Tyranny of the Quarterly Cycle: Trying to advocate for long-term, multi-year investments in resource efficiency and circularity when the entire business is fixated on hitting next quarter's earnings target, making strategic capital allocation a constant battle.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable nine-to-five. Expect urgent requests, shifting priorities, and the need to be reactive to global events or new regulations.
  • A role where you're always the expert. You'll need to be comfortable learning constantly, often from your team or external partners, and admitting when you don't know something.
  • A 'hands-on' technical role. While you need to understand the technical details, your primary focus will be on strategy, leadership, and influence, not daily model building or data entry.

8Who you work with

Your decisions will directly influence multi-million-pound investments, shape our brand's market perception, and dictate our ability to meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. You're effectively future-proofing a significant part of our business.

Inside the business
  • C-Suite (CEO, CFO, COO) – presenting strategy, securing buy-in, budget approval
  • Business Unit VPs – integrating resource strategy into their operations
  • Legal & Compliance – navigating complex and evolving regulations
  • Product Development – influencing design for circularity and sustainable materials
  • Procurement & Supply Chain – driving sustainable sourcing and traceability
Outside the business
  • Board of Directors – presenting progress, risks, and strategic direction
  • Investors & Analysts – communicating our sustainability performance and value creation
  • Regulators & Policy Makers – engaging on emerging legislation and industry standards
  • Industry Bodies & NGOs – collaborating on pre-competitive solutions and best practices
  • Key Suppliers & Partners – negotiating terms and driving sustainable practices

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 sustainability, resource management, or a related field, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role.
  • Demonstrable experience leading large-scale, complex transformation programmes across multiple business units or geographies, with budgets exceeding £2M.
  • Extensive experience presenting to and influencing C-Suite executives and Board members on strategic environmental and social issues.
  • Deep understanding of global supply chains and manufacturing processes, with practical experience in driving resource efficiency and circularity within operational contexts.
  • A strong network within the sustainability sector, including industry bodies, NGOs, and regulatory circles, demonstrating your ability to engage and influence externally.
  • A Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A PhD in a relevant discipline would be a bonus.

10What to practise next

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

Digital Twins for Resource Optimisation

Digital twins, virtual models of physical assets or processes, are becoming powerful tools for real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimisation of resource flows (energy, water, materials) in manufacturing and supply chains. This offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and predictive maintenance.

Real-time data integration from IoT sensors · Simulation and 'what-if' scenario modelling for re · Predictive analytics for maintenance and efficienc · Optimisation algorithms for energy and material fl · Integration with ERP and manufacturing execution s

  • This quarter: Research leading industrial digital twin platforms and their application in resource management.
  • Next 6 months: Engage with our Operations and IT teams to identify a pilot project where a digital twin could significantly optimise resource use (e.g., a specific factory line).
  • Next 12 months: Oversee the development or procurement of a digital twin solution for the pilot, focusing on its ability to drive measurable resource reductions.
  • Ongoing: Stay informed on advancements in IoT, edge computing, and AI that power digital twin capabilities.

Quick win: Identify a critical resource-intensive process in one of our facilities and explore existing data points that could form the basis of a simple digital model.

Advanced AI for Supply Chain Decarbonisation

AI and machine learning are rapidly evolving beyond simple data extraction to sophisticated modelling of complex supply chain emissions, identifying optimal decarbonisation pathways, and even predicting supplier performance on sustainability metrics. This will be key to achieving ambitious Scope 3 targets.

Machine learning for Scope 3 emissions estimation · AI-driven supplier risk assessment (e.g., climate, · Optimisation algorithms for logistics and material · Predictive modelling of policy impacts on supply c · Ethical AI considerations in supplier management

  • This quarter: Review current AI capabilities within our IT/Data Science teams and identify potential collaborators.
  • Next 6 months: Commission a proof-of-concept project using AI to analyse a specific segment of our Scope 3 emissions data to identify reduction opportunities.
  • Next 12 months: Develop a long-term strategy for embedding AI into our supply chain sustainability data collection, analysis, and decision-making processes.
  • Ongoing: Engage with external experts and vendors in AI for sustainable supply chains.

Quick win: Task your team to research current AI tools for Scope 3 emissions calculation and present a summary of their capabilities and limitations.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly engage with industry thought leaders, attend global sustainability conferences (e.g., World Economic Forum, GreenBiz), and participate in executive-level roundtables.
  • Maintain an active network with peers in other leading organisations to share best practices and collaborate on pre-competitive challenges.
  • Pursue continuous learning through executive education programmes focused on topics like sustainable finance, climate-related risk, or circular economy business models.
  • Contribute to industry standards bodies or policy development forums, helping to shape the future of resource strategy and sustainability.

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.

Climate-Related Financial Risk Modelling (Advanced)

With IFRS S2 (and similar global standards) becoming mandatory, the ability to quantify and model the financial impact of physical and transition climate risks—and resource scarcity—is no longer optional. Investors demand it, and the Board needs robust data for strategic capital allocation.

  • Physical risk modelling (e.g., asset vulnerability
  • Transition risk modelling (e.g., carbon pricing, s
  • Sensitivity analysis and scenario planning (e.g.,
  • Integration of climate risk into enterprise risk m
  • Translating environmental risks into P&L and balan

Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) Leadership

Following the success of TCFD, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is rapidly gaining traction. Understanding and implementing TNFD will be critical to assessing and reporting our dependencies and impacts on nature, which is the next frontier of ESG reporting and risk management.

  • LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare)
  • Nature-related risks and opportunities (e.g., biod
  • Metrics and targets for nature (e.g., land use cha
  • Integration with existing ESG reporting and risk f
  • Stakeholder engagement on nature-related issues

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Circular Economy Principles
  • Materiality Assessment (Double Materiality)
  • ESG Reporting Frameworks & Assurance
  • Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) & Decarbonisation Roadmapping
  • Natural Capital Valuation & Water Stewardship

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

    Lead Resource Strategist (Internal Promotion)

    3-5 years as a Lead, demonstrating consistent delivery, strategic thinking, and team leadership.

    Skills to master

    • Deepen expertise in a specific resource area (e.g., circularity, water), build strong cross-functional relationships, prove ability to influence senior stakeholders, and mentor junior team members effectively.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully led multiple complex workstreams or small programmes end-to-end.
    • Consistently delivered measurable impact on resource efficiency or sustainability targets.
    • Recognised as a go-to expert and informal leader within the team.
    • Demonstrated ability to present strategic recommendations to VPs and gain buy-in.
  2. 2

    Sustainability Consulting (Senior Manager/Principal)

    Roughly 5-8 years in a senior consulting role focusing on resource strategy, circular economy, or ESG transformation for large corporate clients.

    Skills to master

    • Client relationship management, project delivery for diverse industries, developing strategic solutions for complex business challenges, and managing large project teams.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Managed significant client engagements with multi-million-pound budgets.
    • Developed and implemented sustainability strategies for Fortune 500 equivalent clients.
    • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing consulting teams.
    • Strong understanding of diverse industry challenges and best practices.
  3. 3

    Business Unit Operations / Supply Chain Leadership

    8-12 years in a senior operational or supply chain role within a large manufacturing or retail business, with a strong focus on efficiency and environmental performance.

    Skills to master

    • Deep operational expertise, P&L management, large-scale team leadership, process optimisation, and a proven track record of driving efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Managed a significant operational budget and P&L for a business unit or large facility.
    • Led major operational improvement or supply chain transformation projects.
    • Demonstrated ability to integrate sustainability considerations into operational decision-making.
    • Proven leadership of large, diverse operational teams.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to a Chief Sustainability Officer position, a board-level advisory role, or a senior consulting role advising other organisations on sustainability strategy.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Director, Resource Strategy is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

The record names a next step, but the catalogue has no page for it yet:

  • VP, Sustainability / Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

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  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Director, Resource Strategy
  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Circular Economy Principles
  • Materiality Assessment (Double Materiality)
  • ESG Reporting Frameworks & Assurance
  • Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) & Decarbonisation Roadmapping
  • Natural Capital Valuation & Water Stewardship
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

16The detail, folded away

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, Resource Strategy is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. VP, Sustainability / Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)

    3-5 years as Director, demonstrating exceptional enterprise-wide impact and leadership.

    This is a significant jump to the C-Suite (L7), involving full enterprise-wide accountability for sustainability strategy, board governance, and investor relations.

    • Advanced M&A Strategy (ESG Due Diligence) Leading the integration of ESG risks and opportunities into all major M&A activities.
    • Enterprise Risk Management (ESG Integration) Ensuring ESG risks are fully embedded into the company's overall ERM framework.
    • Strategic Philanthropy & Community Engagement Overseeing the company's broader social impact initiatives and community investments.
    • Crisis Management (ESG-related) Leading the company's response to major ESG-related incidents or controversies.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real: at the Director level, your time is precious. You shouldn't be bogged down by manual data aggregation or drafting routine reports. AI isn't here to replace your strategic brain; it's here to supercharge it, freeing you up to focus on the big picture, influence key stakeholders, and drive genuine transformation.

Imagine cutting through the noise of regulatory updates, instantly identifying supply chain risks, and drafting board-ready narratives in a fraction of the time. Our AI Productivity Hub shows you how to use cutting-edge tools to automate the tedious, amplify your insights, and elevate your strategic impact in Sustainability_Corporate_Social.

Automated Data Harvesting & Validation

Use AI-powered tools to automatically extract critical resource data (energy, water, waste, material composition) from thousands of unstructured documents like utility bills, supplier invoices, and audit reports. This means your team spends less time on manual entry and more time on analysis, ensuring your strategic decisions are based on the most accurate, up-to-date information. It's about getting to 'assurance-ready data' faster.

Predictive Supply Chain Risk Intelligence

Leverage advanced machine learning algorithms to analyse vast datasets—supplier performance, geographic risk (e.g., water stress, deforestation), news feeds, and climate models—to proactively predict and flag emerging resource-related risks in your deep-tier supply chain. This shifts your team from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategic intervention, allowing you to de-risk operations before issues escalate.

Regulatory Foresight & Impact Analysis

Use Large Language Models (LLMs) to ingest, summarise, and cross-reference dense new environmental regulations (like the EU's CSRD, CBAM, or new SEC climate disclosure rules). Get instant executive summaries of key changes, identify their direct implications for your business unit's strategy, and quickly assess compliance gaps. This saves hundreds of hours of legal and consultant review, keeping you ahead of the curve.

Board & Investor Narrative Drafting

Utilise generative AI to create the first draft of compelling narratives for sustainability reports, board presentations, and investor briefings. Input your performance data and strategic objectives, and let AI structure the story, highlight key achievements, and ensure alignment with reporting frameworks. This dramatically cuts down on initial drafting time, allowing you to refine the message and focus on strategic communication.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Director, Resource Strategy?

Common routes in include Lead Resource Strategist (Internal Promotion) (3-5 years as a Lead, demonstrating consistent delivery, strategic thinking, and team leadership.), Sustainability Consulting (Senior Manager/Principal) (Roughly 5-8 years in a senior consulting role focusing on resource strategy, circular economy, or ESG transformation for large corporate clients.) and Business Unit Operations / Supply Chain Leadership (8-12 years in a senior operational or supply chain role within a large manufacturing or retail business, with a strong focus on efficiency and environmental performance.). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director, Resource Strategy progress to?

This role can lead on to VP, Sustainability / Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) (3-5 years as Director, demonstrating exceptional enterprise-wide impact and leadership.), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Director, Resource Strategy?

Increasingly, Climate-Related Financial Risk Modelling (Advanced) and Nature-Related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) Leadership. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

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If you leave this industry

The skills built in this role transfer across industries with significant environmental footprints, such as manufacturing, consumer goods, energy, logistics and agriculture. They can also apply to impact investing, private equity work focused on ESG due diligence, or public policy roles in government or international organisations.

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