Senior Professional Officer (& Above) (Environmental Sustainability (Chemical Process))
Core
Lead and manage sustainability innovation projects for the food and chemicals ecosystem, co-creating commercially viable solutions with industry partners to address challenges like carbon accounting, food waste reduction, and green chemistry.
Role type
Senior Professional Officer (Sustainability for Chemical Processes)
Builds
Innovation projects linking industry to research performers for the green economy
Domain
Chemical engineering, food science, environmental sustainability
Required skills
Life cycle analysis, carbon accounting, ESG reporting, project management, grant writing, industry engagement, regulatory knowledge, technical writing, analytical thinking
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD, representation on national committees, relevant industry certifications (ISO 14044), experience in writing project proposals
Technologies
LCA tools, carbon accounting frameworks, ESG reporting standards
Responsibilities
Lead projects impacting the Food and Chemicals ecosystem focusing on sustainability innovation; Collaborate with industry partners to co-create sustainable solutions; Secure funding for research and innovation projects through grant applications; Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of sustainability-related projects; Demonstrate thought leadership by speaking at conferences or publishing opinion pieces
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with 15+ years experience