Head of Sustainability / Esg (F/m/d)

Company Description Family-owned with a history of more than 150 years, the Umdasch Group fully appreciates the classic values of corporate sustainability: reliability, trust, responsibility.

With about 11,000 employees and over 170 sales and logistics facilities on 5 continents, the Group has come a long way from its early days in its home town of Amstetten in Austria. A global perspective is essential for international success. So too are orientation toward world markets, flexibility and dynamism, and a willingness to change. All combined they are a tremendous success factor. Successfully combining them all is a huge challenge.

In this new role Head of Sustainability, you will report directly to the CEO of the Umdasch Group and you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing the group sustainability strategy and transformation through collaboration with senior leadership and the responsible sustainability managers within the divisions
• Drafting and implementing suitable organizational policies and procedures relating to sustainability including relevant short-, mid
• and long-term measurements
• Drafting and preparing reports, presentations and proposals for the Management Board and other internal key stakeholders
• Reporting and communicating on sustainability performance for external stakeholders as required
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable sustainability related laws and regulations in close collaboration with all divisions of the group
• Owning and initiating various projects under the sustainability program
• Achieving and maintaining appropriate sustainability certifications on a group level
• Ongoing monitoring and interpretation of regulatory developments
• Functional leadership for the sustainability managers within the group as well as all involved and relevant topic owners

Qualifications

• University degree with specialization in economics, environment and or sustainability
• Experience in developing ESG processes and policies including implementation on a corporate level
• Knowledge of current and upcoming regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in working across multiple countries and regional levels
• Proven ability to act as an advisor to Senior Management on the full spectrum of ESG issues
• Languages: Fluent English is a must, German skills are a plus

In addition, you can strongly identify with the following competences:

• Critical Thinking: You use problem solving skills to assist in determining priorities, finding timely solutions to departmental or company - wide issues
• Collaboration: Successfully collaborates on projects and programs with leadership and other team members
• Accountability: You take responsibility for consistent completion and follow-up on departmental projects and provide excellent service delivery
• Flexibility: You are responsive to change and demonstrates adaptability
• Positive Approach & Can-do Attitude: You maintain to a positive approach while completing daily tasks and when faced with adversity, as well as encourage and recognizes the contribution of others.

Additional Information As a member of the Umdasch Group you will

• be eligible for different benefits such as Vital (our health program), our canteen and much more.
• work in a responsible-minded organization with the charm of a family-owned business.

A salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.

We are required by law to state a minimum salary. The minimum annual gross salary for this position in Austria is 57.640,00. EUR according to the collective agreement (woodworking industry).