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Head of Sustainability

Job details
Posting date: 17 February 2026
Salary: £61,200.00 to £75,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 March 2026
Location: Belfast, BT6 6LB
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/2006755/154125

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Summary

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30

  • Location: Hybrid role, Belfast site-based (attendance on-site required; only applicants based in Northern Ireland area will be considered)

  • Degree in sustainability, engineering, or related field, with professional membership (IEMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent).

  • Requirements:

  • Full UK driver’s licence

  • Minimum 5 years’ residency in the UK

Sodexo rewards and benefitsThis is more than a management role – it’s an opportunity to drive culture change, lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and deliver measurable ESG impact!

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Head of Sustainability Services to provide senior leadership, operational oversight, and strategic direction across all sustainability, environmental, energy, waste, water, carbon, and social sustainability functions under the NEC4 TSC Property Management Contract.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the Sustainability Service team, including energy, water, waste, carbon, social sustainability, and data specialists

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Sustainability Strategy, Action Plans, and Carbon Change Plan

  • Manage ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited Environmental and Energy Management Systems

  • Oversee all energy, water, and waste management services across the estate, including monitoring, auditing, reporting, and forecasting

  • Ensure compliance with the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022 and Public Body Reporting Regulations (Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions)

  • Provide specialist advisory services on environmental legislation, renewable technologies, sustainable design, and low-carbon solutions

  • Lead stakeholder engagement, training, communications, and behaviour change programmes

  • Chair monthly sustainability meetings and produce quarterly, annual, and statutory sustainability reports

  • Drive sustainability considerations across asset management, investment proposals, and capital projects

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline

  • Professional membership (IEMA, CIBSE, Energy Institute, or equivalent)

  • Proven track record managing large-scale ESG delivery across multi-site or public sector environments

  • Experience leading ISO-accredited management systems and delivering energy, water, waste, and carbon reduction programmes

  • Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making skills

  • Ability to drive culture and behavioural change, manage complex projects, and communicate at all levels

Desirable:

  • Master’s degree in sustainability or corporate responsibility

  • ISO Lead Auditor qualifications (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 19011)

Why This Role?

  • Lead sustainability across a complex, high-profile estate

  • Work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to innovate

  • Influence ESG strategy at a senior leadership level

  • Make a tangible impact on environmental and social outcomes

Ready to lead the change? If you are a strategic thinker, passionate about sustainability, and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Be part ofsomething greater? Apply today!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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