Freelance Director Sustainability and Environment

Our client is professional association.

Policy Leadership

Lead priority sustainability and environmental policy portfolios (e.g. circular economy, waste management, decarbonisation, ESG reporting)
Shape and drive strategic industry positions on EU Green Deal and related legislative initiatives
Act as a key spokesperson on sustainability and environmental topics
Promote the role of the medical technology sector in delivering sustainable healthcare systems.
Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain strong relationships with key EU institutions, policymakers, regulators, and sustainability stakeholders
Lead coalition-building efforts and engagement with industry associations, cross-sector alliances, and environmental platforms
Members support

• Work with members to develop consensus positions on sustainability and environmental policy questions
• Maintain a continuous engagement with members at the technical, policy and board level.
• Team leadership

• Foster a strong, purpose-driven team culture
• Support team members in their development to realise their potential
• Ensure agile and effective internal processes
• Cross-Departmental Support

Provide sustainability and environmental expertise across policy areas (e.g. regulatory, digital, market access) leading to internal alignment and consistency of messaging.
Integrate the priorities and considerations from the ESG groups into the broader strategy of the association.
Sustainability Intelligence & Foresight

Monitor and analyse EU policy and regulatory developments related to sustainability, environment, and ESG
Provide forward-looking insights on emerging trends and risks affecting the sector
Ensure effective intelligence-sharing and coordination of stakeholder insights to inform advocacy

Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental Affairs, Healthcare, EU Institutions or Industry
Master's degree, ideally in Environmental, Biomedical, Natural, Political or Social Sciences
Excellent EU legislative knowledge, especially related to environmental and/or chemical and/or healthcare regulations
Proven experience leading, organizing and reporting on projects to diverse audiences
Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the senior leadership level
Strong track record of driving strategic change and innovation
Experience collaborating with C-suite executives and board members
Partnership-focused with demonstrated ability to work closely with peer-level directors and cross-functional leadership teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including a forte for active listening
Fluent in English, other EU language(s) highly appreciated

Interesting strategic assignment.