Sustainability Director

Acre is pleased to be partnering with a leading investment company, operating in the retail space. The company's portfolio is comprised of high-end outlet centres across Europe and they are looking at growing further through future acquisitions.

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We are supporting them with the search for a Sustainability Director - the successful applicant will build the function and shape the organisation's future operations.

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You will be responsible for:

• Building a new sustainability department to deliver across strategy, certification and the organisation's "net-positive" commitments

• Representing the business externally and raising the organisation's sustainability profile through relevant industry fora and stakeholder engagement

• Create a compelling narrative on the benefits of sustainability for the entire organisation

• Sustainability reporting and disclosure, managing key external relationships with investors and external parties

• Horizon scanning for new policy and trends, driving and championing thought leadership on sustainability with key internal stakeholders

• Shape the organisation's environmental vision and create an ambitious sustainability strategy which underpins their future portfolio growth plans.

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You will have:

• A demonstrable track record in delivering effective sustainability strategy within a corporate and commercial environment

• The analytical skills to develop and monitor the roadmap and KPIs to ensure goals are achieved

• The ability to build relationships and engage with a variety of teams and stakeholders

• Desirable: A good knowledge of the real estate / property industry (experience of BREEAM and GRESB would be ideal)

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With significant executive support (including from the CEO), sustainability is a priority for the organisation. With ambitious targets and a well-defined strategy, you will have the opportunity to lead an exciting transformation. For more information, please apply, or email

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This role can be based from Germany, the Netherlands, Spain or the UK - other European locations will be considered.