Strategic Sustainability Director

Strategic Sustainability Director

Location: Glasgow (hybrid / flexible)

Level: Senior leadership

A well-established sustainability and built environment consultancy is making a deliberate investment in growing its UK presence , with Scotland and Glasgow at the centre of that strategy.

As part of this growth, they are seeking a Strategic Sustainability Director to take a leading role in shaping, growing, and ultimately owning the sustainability offering.

This is not a delivery-only role.

It is a senior, commercially focused leadership position with genuine influence over strategy, people, and growth.

The Opportunity

• Lead and grow a sustainability business unit with full senior backing
• Play a key role in business development, client relationships, and market positioning
• Shape service lines, identify diversification opportunities, and drive long-term profitability
• Build, manage, and develop high-performing teams
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, senior stakeholders, and the board
• You will work closely with Directors and the Managing Director, contributing directly to company-wide strategy, financial performance, and future direction.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Growth

• Drive lead generation and sales activity across sustainability and ESG services
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Represent the business at industry events, networks, and professional forums
• Identify and pursue new market opportunities and partnerships

Commercial & Financial Leadership

• Take responsibility for financial performance, KPIs, and growth targets
• Support cashflow forecasting, invoicing, and commercial risk management
• Manage overheads, margins, and resourcing to ensure sustainable profitability

Leadership & Operations

• Lead teams and act as Project Lead on key commissions
• Support recruitment, performance management, and professional development
• Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and governance across projects

Quality, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure projects meet internal quality, profitability, and regulatory standards
• Uphold ISO, Health & Safety, and internal systems compliance
• Report regularly to the Managing Director and Board

About You

• Operating at Director, Associate Director, or Practice Lead level
• Commercially minded, with a strong track record in winning work and growing services
• Comfortable managing people, budgets, and senior stakeholders
• Technically credible within sustainability, ESG, carbon, or climate-related services
• A natural leader who enjoys building teams and shaping strategy

Chartership or relevant professional membership is expected, along with a commitment to maintaining CPD.

Why Apply?

• Genuine autonomy and influence
• Strong senior backing and realistic growth expectations
• Opportunity to build something , not just inherit it
• Long-term progression and leadership visibility

Interested?

Applications and enquiries will be handled confidentially.

Salary:
90,000 - 100,000

Location:Glasgow

Type:
permanent

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