Senior Manager Biodiversity

Description:

Position Overview

CRH is looking for a Senior Manager Biodiversity & Natural Resources. This is a great opportunity for talent to take responsibility in a highly dynamic organisation. You would lead CRH’s corporate approach on Biodiversity & Natural Resources. There is responsibility for the development & implementation of a market-leading Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework, including vision, goals, targets & KPIs.
You would represent the business & influence external initiatives, associations & NGO approaches on Biodiversity & Natural Resources, brings the outside in, & keeps the business informed of developments & good practice. Be responsible for building relationships with key global & regional partners to support CRH progress.
You would lead with Group Functions & Divisions to implement relevant programmes to deliver the Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework & to ensure the business meets the needs of investors, ESG rating agencies, association commitments & other stakeholders.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Oversee how the company can best interact with nature
• Develop and implement an enterprise level Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework including vision, goals, targets & KPIs
• Build and establish sustainable relationships with the Divisions/Operating Companies to implement the developed Biodiversity & Natural Resources framework
• Provide communications, training, guidance & support framework to the Divisions to implement programmes to drive improvement customized to local opportunities and needs
• Be the relationship owner with key external organisations on Biodiversity & Natural Resources & ensures the business understands good practice, emerging risks & opportunities
• Establish systems & processes to report Group performance including new performance standards, metrics and reporting mandates.
• Ensure CRH meets regulatory, investor & ESG rating agencies needs (e.g., TNFD)

Key Functional Competencies and Relevant Experience

You possess the following:

• Strong understanding of corporate approaches to Biodiversity & Natural Resources - strategies, frameworks, standards, KPIs
• Strong influencing and networking with external organisations
• Ability to develop, drive and influence project s to deliver value
• Superior communication skills, pitching the message for the audience, clear & succinct
• Ability to analyse complex legislation, assess & communicate business impact
• Strong track record of delivering Biodiversity & Natural Resources strategies