Head of Purpose and Sustainability

About the Role

We are seeking a Head of Purpose and Sustainability to join our global team. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role has two distinct areas of focus: leading the marketing and communications strategy for the Apex Foundation and shaping and advancing Apex Group’s corporate sustainability agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing and communications strategy for the Apex Foundation, ensuring clear positioning, compelling storytelling and strong engagement across internal and external audiences.
• Work closely with the Executive Chairman of the Apex Foundation to shape and support the Foundation’s long-term strategy, helping to drive growth in donations, reach and engagement.
• Develop and deliver content, campaigns and communications materials that raise the profile of the Apex Foundation and showcase the impact of its programmes and partnerships.
• Partner with the Apex Foundation team to identify and share stories of project success, increasing awareness and participation across employees, clients and external stakeholders.
• Own the Women’s Accelerator external programme, ensuring it is effectively positioned, communicated and delivered in support of Apex Group’s wider purpose agenda.
• Build strong relationships across Marketing, Communications, HR, Risk, Governance, local leadership and ExCo to strengthen alignment around Apex Group’s purpose agenda.
• Lead the continued evolution and delivery of Apex Group’s corporate sustainability and CSR strategy, ensuring alignment with wider business priorities.
• Oversee annual reporting cycles, including ESG health checks, carbon footprint reporting and other ad hoc assessments required by investors, lenders or clients.
• Provide strategic advice and feedback to senior leadership and local Boards on sustainability initiatives, opportunities and performance.
• Collaborate with HR and the Talent Development team to embed corporate responsibility and purpose-led initiatives across the business and enhance employee engagement.
• Lead content development and thought leadership, including the annual Sustainability Report, to strengthen Apex Group’s external profile.
• Serve on the Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) Council, supporting communications, education and policy development across EEDI priorities.
• Establish and maintain robust frameworks for tracking, measuring and reporting impact across Apex Foundation marketing activity and Apex Group’s corporate sustainability and CSR programmes.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members to deliver the role’s strategy and objectives.

Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in foundation, purpose-led, sustainability, marketing or communications roles.
• Strong experience developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies that build engagement and enhance brand reputation.
• Experience overseeing, or working closely with, a corporate foundation, philanthropic programmes or social impact initiatives.
• Good understanding of corporate sustainability frameworks, reporting requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience creating high-quality written and visual content across multiple channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English and exceptional attention to detail.
• A creative thinker and compelling storyteller, able to translate purpose into engaging communications.
• Strong leadership experience, including managing teams and working across multiple geographies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across levels, functions and regions.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A quick learner who is comfortable adopting new skills and digital tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and internationally to deliver purpose‑led and sustainability initiatives.
• A proactive and innovative approach to solving challenges and identifying opportunities.
• Degree educated, ideally in English, business, communications, marketing or a related discipline.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and amplify two important areas of Apex Group’s agenda, strengthening the reach and impact of the Apex Foundation while helping to advance the Group’s sustainability ambitions globally. If you are a strategic thinker, compelling storyteller and collaborative leader with a passion for purpose‑led impact, we would love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.