From forensics to nanotechnology, our analytical systems and solutions help the world’s top researchers do ground-breaking work on the small things that make big things possible. We’re after enquiring minds, imaginative thinkers, and proud geeks. Those who are irresistibly drawn to hard problems others can’t crack. Those who are always thinking ‘what if…’. Do you like to be part of this team? Then read on….
We know a thing or two about scientific measurement, so we’re fully aware of the scale of the Net Zero challenge. Our interim targets are based on the best possible science and aligned to a 1.5 degree warming scenario. We will be net zero in our own operations by 2030 – and across our entire value chain of suppliers and stakeholders by 2040. We need you to help us on that journey.
What’s the job?
You will be the sustainability leader in Malvern Panalytical, driving traction and engagement across the organization to make sustainability thinking part of our company DNA. You will develop our strategy and sustainability roadmap to deliver against our emissions reduction commitments: defining intermediate targets, setting priorities, and delivering against them. You will own the environmental management systems, greenhouse gas inventories, energy management, water management, life cycle assessment, corporate sustainability reporting, and more.
We are looking for a passionate sustainability advocate and a detail-oriented, pragmatic leader who is used to running complex programs, across functions and with multiple stakeholders. You should be comfortable working with large quantities of data and be able to synthesize and interpret data into meaningful material and conclusions. You are at ease in navigating uncertainty, good at influencing up and across the organization and excited to work with a high degree of autonomy.
What will you be doing?
Being our sustainability leader, your role is critical in delivering our sustainability commitments:
You will drive traction and engagement across the organization to make sustainability thinking part of our company DNA. And through your visibility, you will ensure consistent application and interpretations of the sustainability strategy and priorities. On the premise of the Executive Management Team and Spectris Head of Sustainability mandates, you will develop our strategy and sustainability roadmap to deliver against company-wide emissions reduction commitments. You will define intermediate targets, set priorities, and design the cadence of deliverables. You will oversee the execution of the sustainability roadmap and all related sustainability initiatives and you will be held accountable for the delivery of our science-based emission reduction targets. You will lead the cross-functional Sustainability Steering Group and support the workstream leaders in planning and execution of their programs. You will coordinate activities of the local Green Teams, providing them guidance with their local initiatives. You will manage and expand our environmental management systems, including Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions levels and other sustainable indicators (SI) across the full business scope and support environmental audits across the world.
What are your responsibilities?
You will report to Vice President Marketing and Strategy, and set your own agenda, engaging with senior leaders in the organization to drive focus and deliver through cross functional engagement across the globe.
Strategy and execution
Further develop and oversee Malvern Panalytical’s sustainability strategy and Net Zero roadmap Deliver company-wide reduction targets, aligned to our science-based targets, and monitor progress Lead the Sustainability Steering Group and their different workstreams, support with strong program management to drive progress in the different workstreams Work collaboratively across the Spectris Group to leverage joint programs that support delivery of our sustainability goals Ensure sustainability lens is embedded in our corporate and functional strategies, provide advice and guidance
Thought leadership and advising
Be the Subject Matter Expert and keep up to date with the latest trends, legislation and stakeholder requirements on sustainability topics relevant to Malvern Panalytical Provide guidance on the impact and opportunities of these trends, legislations and stakeholder requirements to our business Advise on areas for improvement, policies and recommendations for Malvern Panalytical and the wider Spectris Group’s sustainability strategy Influence internal stakeholder’s way of thinking to embed sustainability into the thought processes of Leadership and teams Use networking and contacts within the sustainability arena externally and ensure Malvern Panalytical works with external bodies effectively
Governance and reporting
Manage and expand the environmental management systems, including Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions levels and other sustainable indicators (SI) across the full business scope Coordinate the environmental and efficiency audits as required Lead the annual sustainability reporting requirements
Communication and Education
Working closely with our communications department, build employee engagement and education with the ultimate goal of making sustainability part of our DNA You are the reference point for the local Green Teams, active in promoting and sharing information of our environmental footprint and providing tools so they can be part of the solution You help to build our brand, and our reputation as the leading sustainable partner for suppliers and our customers You’ll partner with colleagues in other functions to drive the sustainability agenda
What do you need to be successful in this role?
Read on and if you recognize yourself, then maybe this is the perfect role for you!
You have extensive professional experience implementing global and company-wide complex change programs, demonstrated within an international and business environment You have an academic degree, preferably in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related fields You have an extensive portfolio of successful, high-impact (sustainability) strategies built for companies, departments, and various projects You have a deep understanding how sustainability benefits the business, our customers, our people, wider society and the planet You have the capability to digest large amounts of data and research and translate it into easily understandable strategy and action plans. Extensive expertise within research, data analytics or sustainability insights is a plus You have strong leadership, change and influence management skills with the ability to gain credibility with Senior Leadership while challenging the status quo; and motivate a team without direct management authority You have a good business sense and are pragmatic, resilient, and agile in driving the sustainability agenda You are a great communicator, effectively reaching a diverse, cross-functional audience with vision and clarity You deliver on your commitments, every time You are happy to travel globally, up to 20% of your time Preferably you live within commuting distance to one of our head offices, Malvern, UK or Almelo, NL, A hybrid remote/onsite working model is our preferred way of working Depending on your background and experience, we will make sure that when you join you will learn all about our company: our brand and solutions, our people and values, our processes and our ethics and compliance policy
So, if you are the person we are looking for, we’ll give you:
An opportunity to build the sustainability function and shape its strategy within Malvern Panalytical for years to come A stimulating function as part of a great team in an international, high-tech environment Competitive benefits package, details specific to your location
About us
When you make the invisible visible, the impossible is possible.
Our analytical systems and services help our customers to create a better world. Through chemical, physical and structural analysis of materials, they improve everything from the energies that power us and the materials we build with, to the medicines that cure us and the foods we enjoy. We partner with many of the world’s biggest companies, universities and research organizations. They value us not only for the power of our solutions, but also for the depth of our expertise, collaboration and integrity.
With over 2200 employees, we serve the world, and we are part of Spectris plc, the world’s leading precision measurements group.
We are Malvern Panalytical. We’re big on small™.
YES, I WANT THIS JOB!!
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