As a global player with over 150 years of history, our mission is to create spaces. Spaces for people to live, work, and organise their leisure time. Spaces for employees to develop and grow. With around 11,000 employees at more than 170 locations across 5 continents, the Umdasch Group forms the parent company for the directly affiliated divisions. These are the formwork and scaffolding company Doka and the shopfitting expert umdasch The Store Makers. We are looking for colleagues who share our values: Partnering, Pioneering, and High-Performing. People who identify with this find space in the Umdasch Group to develop and realize their ideas in the spirit of a performance-oriented corporate culture.  Are you open to new challenges and ready to be part of a successful team? Then let's shape the future together.

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
• Acting as a subject matter expert and sparring partner for deriving ESG related business requirements, risks & opportunities within the group
• Functional leadership for the sustainability managers within the group as well as all involved and relevant topic owners

• 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.

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).

Do you think we are a match? Apply now! We are excited to get to know you.