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Barden have been exclusively retained by Cairn – a public limited company and Ireland’s largest home builder, ranked 3rd in Ireland’s Best Workplaces 2025 within the Large Organisations category -, to appoint a new leadership position as Head of Sustainability.
A full job spec is available but below are a few highlights and key information:
- The position will report into the Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer (CSSO).
- You will work alongside the CSSO in delivering, executing and evolving Cairn’s sustainability strategy and ESG roadmap, embedding sustainable thinking into every part of how Cairn plans, designs, builds and operates. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration to integrate sustainability into core business operations, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- This position will initially have 3 direct reports, however the structure is likely to evolve over time.
- While the organisation operates a flexible hybrid working model, there is an expectation for someone at this level to be very embedded in the business and to develop strong relationships with multiple stakeholders in different functions. As such, although there isn’t a prescribed number of days onsite, the role would suit someone Dublin based or within easily commutable distance.
THE PERSON
- Proven experience at a senior level in Sustainability/ESG in an in-house environment.
- Strong exposure to sustainability within the build environment (housebuilding, construction, development or related sectors) and complex supply chain matters.
- Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, policy and best practice, including European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), industry frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills – able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and external partners and from site to boardroom.
