Head of Sustainability (m/f/d)

Head of Sustainability (m/f/d)

Vorwerk SE & Co. KG

Wuppertal

Senior, very experienced

Code: 10716

Vorwerk SE & Co. KG is a family-owned company founded in 1883 and based in Wuppertal. Vorwerk's core business is the production and sale of innovative premium household appliances. The portfolio also consists of commercial cleaning, financing solutions as well as a venture capital company. Today, the globally active Vorwerk Group has around 11,000 employees in over 60 countries.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and Implementation of the Group-wide Sustainability Strategy:
  • Define strategic sustainability goals that achieve both business relevance and positive ecological and social impacts, in coordination with SVP Group Strategy.
  • Ensure consistency between sustainability goals and Strategy 2030.
  • Develop strategically relevant measures to promote the sustainability positioning of the Vorwerk Group.
• Strategic Initiatives and Goal Management:
  • Implementation of group-wide sustainability initiatives and coordination of the stakeholders required to implement the strategic goals.
  • Integration and activation of relevant stakeholders from the core business, e.g. sales marketing, (digital) product development, incentives, modus operandi.
  • Ensure compliance with ESG requirements and integrate legal obligations (e.g., LkSG, EUDR, CSDDD).
• Management and Engagement of Relevant Stakeholders:
  • Coordinate and engage internal stakeholders, such as sales marketing, product development and other operational departments.
  • Select and manage external consultants to complement internal competencies and support complex projects.
• Conducting Strategic Analyses:
  • Analyze ESG trends and their impact on core business operations.
  • Identify sustainability potentials and evaluate market attractiveness for relevant topics.
• Support and Coordination of the Strategy Process:
  • Assist in the annual update of the strategic sustainability roadmap.
  • Support the annual strategy process at division, country and functional levels, including coordination with respective management to ensure alignment with Group Strategy.
  • Evaluate the progress of ongoing sustainability initiatives and create status reports together with the PMO and initiative leaders.
• Development of Methods and Knowledge Management:
  • Contribute to the development of tools and methods for ensuring ESG compliance.
  • Support internal training on sustainability strategy and promote knowledge exchange.

YOU OFFER US

• Excellent academic background with a master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including in a leading strategy consultancy or a comparable position with a strategic focus.
• Management Experience: Initial experience in disciplinary management or extensive experience in the technical management of complex, cross-divisional projects in areas such as strategy, business development or sustainability.
• Knowledge of sustainability strategy and ESG compliance, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., LkSG, EUDR, CSDDD).
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, combined with a result-oriented and performance-driven mindset; independent working skills are essential.
• Business fluent in written and spoken German and English.
• Excellent communication skills across different organizational levels, with strong networking abilities.
• High social competence and empathy, with the ability to convince and engage stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic demeanor and charismatic presence, coupled with strong presentation skills.
• Team player, willing and able to work closely with other units.
• Openness to new ideas and approaches, with a commitment to advancing innovative solutions to achieve strategic sustainability goals.

WE OFFER YOU

• Flexible working framework and 30 days of holiday.
• Possibility of mobile working within a defined framework.
• Attractive pension plan through several modules as well as the option of a time value account.
• Benefits of a family-owned company such as employee discounts as well as subsidy for childcare costs.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Extensive health benefits such as supplementary company health insurance, a wide range of fitness options and the possibility of on-site physiotherapy.
• Subsidized snacks and menus.
• Discounted "Deutschlandticket" and free parking directly at the workplace.

YOUR CONTACT

Vorwerk SE & Co. KG
Mühlenweg 17-37
42275 Wuppertal
www.vorwerk-group.com/de/home

Sabine Albrecht
Specialist HR Operations
+49 202 564 1775