Head of Sustainability Transformation

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Sustainability Transformation to lead the next phase of Tesco�s sustainability agenda.

Over the past few years, the scale and nature of sustainability delivery has evolved significantly. We are moving beyond setting strategy and commitments into a phase where delivery, integration and regulatory execution at pace are critical.

To support this shift, we are establishing a focused Sustainability Transformation capability to strengthen how we deliver complex, cross-business priorities with greater rigour, pace and consistency. This role sits at the heart of that evolution.

As Head of Sustainability Transformation, you will lead the strategic transformation of Tesco�s sustainability agenda, ensuring our commitments are translated into scalable, embedded and measurable change across the Group. You will drive delivery of complex programmes that reduce risk, create long-term value, and accelerate progress against our Planet Plan, regulatory obligations and Net Zero pathway.

You will also play a key role across broader QTS strategic priorities, leading enterprise-wide initiatives where sustainability, quality and technical outcomes intersect and require strong governance, structured delivery and deep cross-functional collaboration.

This role is critical in ensuring we move from ambition to execution at scale, embedding sustainability into how the business operates and makes decisions every day.

• Lead the sustainability transformation roadmap, translating strategy, commitments and external requirements into clear, actionable and embedded business change

• Drive enterprise-wide sustainability programmes across climate, nature, supply chain, products and operations, working across functions, markets and categories

• Embed sustainability into core business processes, including governance, investment decisions, commercial planning and operating models

• Lead complex regulatory and reporting transformation, ensuring Tesco is prepared for evolving external requirements and future-ready in its approach

• Lead priority cross-QTS strategic initiatives, acting on behalf of QTS to deliver clarity, pace and alignment where sustainability, quality and technical priorities intersect

• Provide programme leadership across enterprise priorities, ensuring structured delivery, clear accountability and strong senior stakeholder alignment

• Identify, assess and mitigate sustainability risks, working closely with Risk, Legal and Compliance to manage dependencies and ensure robust controls

• Provide external and internal thought leadership, using horizon scanning to translate emerging trends, risks and regulations into clear, decision-relevant insights

• Support executive and Board-level engagement, providing clear updates on transformation progress, risks, trade-offs and key decisions

• Proven experience leading large-scale, complex transformation or change programmes, ideally within sustainability, strategy or closely related fields

• Deep understanding of sustainability issues, including regulatory expectations and reputational risk within a large, consumer-facing organisation

• Strong track record of translating strategy into delivery, successfully embedding external commitments into scalable, operational outcomes

• Solid understanding of governance, risk management and decision-making frameworks within complex, matrixed organisations

• Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders, leading effectively through ambiguity and organisational complexity

• Experience building and leading high-performing teams, with success operating through matrix structures and cross-functional collaboration

• Proven ability to balance pace, rigour and pragmatism, delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining momentum in a fast-moving environment

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