At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainability strategy and governance in a growing renewable energy business.
- Company: Join a leading anaerobic digestion and biomethane developer in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Work closely with senior leaders and external stakeholders for strategic growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of sustainability and drive decarbonisation solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in sustainability leadership and strong technical expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Sustainability Director to lead and evolve sustainability strategy, governance and certification activities across a rapidly growing renewable energy business. This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading anaerobic digestion and biomethane developers at a pivotal stage of growth, backed by 3i Infrastructure and RWE Energy Transition Investments and playing a key role in delivering decarbonisation solutions for major corporate partners.
We’re looking for an experienced sustainability leader who combines strong technical and governance expertise with commercial awareness and the ability to lead and develop a high‑performing team. You’ll take ownership of sustainability strategy, certification, compliance and MRV frameworks across the business, whilst helping shape new market opportunities and supporting the continued growth of Future Biogas’ low‑carbon infrastructure portfolio.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Business Development Director, you’ll lead all sustainability functions across the business, including:
- Overall leadership, strategic direction and responsibility of all sustainability requirements and strategies for the business, including sustainability budgets, people, resource and contingency planning.
- Responsible for leading and continual development of our overarching Sustainability Strategy, GHG inventory, emission reduction targets, reporting requirements and associated governance.
- Leadership, strategic direction and responsibility of operational sustainability certification, including expansion projects, ISCC, RHI, REGO, RGGO, DENA, Achilles etc.
- Leadership, strategic direction and responsibility of developmental work, including LCA, abatement curve development, setting of new standards and procedures etc.
- Relationship development and management of key regulators such as Ofgem and key external stakeholders including auditors, independent reviewers, specialist consultancies, policy makers, standard publishers/working groups.
- Identifying and nurturing of key external partners, relationships and collaborations instrumental to growth and business‑critical certification and accreditation requirements.
- Ownership and accountability for key business risks relating to sustainability certification and MRV, and proactive identification and cost‑effective mitigation planning for future/potential risks.
- Contribute to scope and delivery of business strategy.
This role offers significant visibility across the business, working closely with senior leadership, investors and external stakeholders to drive both operational excellence and long‑term strategic growth.
About You
We’re interested in speaking with sustainability professionals who can demonstrate:
- Academic or professional qualifications related to sustainability, Life Cycle Assessments, carbon reporting, sustainability certification and accreditation.
- A track record of effective leadership, governance and delivery of certification and accreditation processes, compliance and novel development of certification processes.
- Proven experience in strategic team leadership, with excellent line management and people development skills.
- Significant industry knowledge of renewable energy sector and technical expertise relating to MRV, accreditation schemes.
Sustainability Director in Surrey employer: Future Biogas Limited
At Future Biogas, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the renewable energy sector, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to sustainability is matched by our dedication to employee growth, providing ample opportunities for professional development and leadership within a supportive team culture. Located at the forefront of the UK's transition to low-carbon solutions, we empower our employees to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a strong sense of purpose in their work.
