Head of Sustainability - Volunteer

Help build a more sustainable future — and make your expertise count What if your experience in sustainability and environmental management could do more than support an organisation’s compliance? What difference will you make? What if you could help shape how an international organisation operates, build sustainable practices from the ground up, and contribute to programmes designed to improve lives and break the cycle of poverty? Project Yananai is looking for an experienced and purpose-driven Head of Sustainability to lead this work. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of our sustainability agenda and help embed strong environmental standards across an evolving international organisation. What are we looking for? What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who combines professional expertise with a genuine desire to create positive change. You will ideally bring 3+ years’ experience in sustainability management, health and safety, environmental management or a related field. Experience developing and implementing sustainability, HSE or environmental strategies. Strong understanding of relevant policies, standards, risk management and compliance. The ability to translate strategy into practical policies, processes and measurable outcomes. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. The confidence to work across cultures, countries and different organisational environments. A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with the ability to influence without relying solely on formal authority. A genuine commitment to social impact, environmental responsibility and community empowerment. Experience within the charity, non-profit or international development sector would be advantageous, but it is not essential. Remote What will you be doing? Project Yananai specialises in poverty alleviation programmes through sustainable skills development and compassionate humanitarian aid , working with communities and partners internationally to create lasting, positive change. The opportunity As Head of Sustainability, you will provide strategic leadership across environmental sustainability , ensuring these principles are embedded into our programmes, operations and organisational culture. You will have the opportunity to build, influence and shape — developing policies and frameworks, working with teams across different countries and cultures, identifying risks and opportunities, and helping establish the standards that will support Project Yananai as it grows. This is a role for someone who wants to use their professional expertise for meaningful social impact and who is excited by the opportunity to build something rather than simply maintain what already exists. What You’ll Do Lead the Sustainability Strategy Develop and implement a practical, forward-looking sustainability strategy aligned with Project Yananai’s mission and international operations, ensuring health, safety and environmental considerations are integrated across our programmes. Build strong HSE frameworks Develop and establish effective policies, procedures and protocols covering health, safety and environmental management, helping create a consistent approach across our global operations. Influence and collaborate globally Work closely with international teams, local communities, partners and stakeholders to understand sustainability challenges, identify risks and develop solutions that are practical, culturally appropriate and capable of creating lasting impact. Build a culture of sustainability Design and deliver engaging training and awareness initiatives for staff and volunteers, helping embed sustainability, health and safety into everyday decision-making and organisational culture. Measure impact and drive improvement Develop appropriate measures to monitor the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives, using data and insight to identify opportunities for improvement and communicate progress to stakeholders. Champion sustainability externally Represent Project Yananai on sustainability matters and help develop relationships with relevant governmental, non-governmental and other organisations to strengthen our expertise, partnerships and impact.