My client is then largest manufacturer of building materials in North America. They do more than manufacture products, while partnering with their customers, design-build firms, construction professionals, and owners to simplify the way they build. They are committed to improving the built environment, by looking ahead and make the right sustainable choices.

My client hires and develops the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world and is currently looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Manager Biodiversity & Natural Resources Manager to develop and implement a market-leading Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework, including vision, goals, targets & KPIs.

This is a great opportunity to take responsibility in a highly dynamic organisation. You would lead corporate approach on Biodiversity & Natural Resources and represent the business & influence external initiatives, associations & NGO approaches on Biodiversity & Natural Resources, brings the outside in, & keeps the business informed of developments & good practice. Be responsible for building relationships with key global & regional partners to support progress.

You would lead with Group Functions & Divisions to implement relevant programmes to deliver the Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework & to ensure the business meets the needs of investors, ESG rating agencies, association commitments & other stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities:

• oversee how the company can best interact with nature.
• develop and implement an enterprise level Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework including vision, goals, targets & KPIs.
• build and establish sustainable relationships with the Divisions/Operating Companies to implement the developed Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework.
• provide communications, training, guidance & support framework to the Divisions to implement programmes to drive improvement customized to local opportunities and needs.
• be the relationship owner with key external organisations on Biodiversity & Natural Resources & ensures the business understands good practice, emerging risks & opportunities.
• Establish systems & processes to report Group performance including new performance standards, metrics and reporting mandates.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• strong understanding of corporate approaches to Biodiversity & Natural Resources - strategies, frameworks, standards, KPIs.
• strong influencing and networking with external organisations.
• ability to develop, drive and influence project s to deliver value.
• superior communication skills, pitching the message for the audience, clear & succinct.
• ability to analyse complex legislation, assess & communicate business impact.
• strong track record of delivering Biodiversity & Natural Resources strategies.

Interested? Please contact Dagmara.Kruczkowska@1st-executive.com to discuss similar senior executive positions or to explore how we might work together in the future