Divisional Sustainability Manager – Terberg Environmental
Location: IJsselstein (Utrecht) | Scope: International
Reports to: Group Sustainability Manager; works closely with Divisional Management and Operating Companies
Company: Terberg Group – fourth‑generation family business, approx. €1.5 billion turnover, 40+ companies, active in 15+ countries
The Opportunity
Do you want to accelerate sustainability within an international technical group? Terberg Environmental is looking for a Divisional Sustainability Manager who translates ESG strategy into tangible actions, strengthens data and reporting processes, and supports Operating Companies in CSRD reporting, GHG accounting and circularity initiatives.
In this role, you are the connecting link between the division and the Group Sustainability Team—strategic, hands‑on, and close to the business.
What You Will Do:
Strategy, Roadmap & ESG Coordination
- Coordinate and support division‑wide sustainability projects, including GHG inventories, CSRD data collection and circularity initiatives.
- Translate the RTG Sustainability Roadmap into divisional priorities and executable plans.
- Ensure timely, accurate and auditable ESG data from all Operating Companies.
OpCo Support & Execution
- Provide hands‑on support with sustainability processes, reporting systems and data validation.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices between Operating Companies.
- Represent smaller OpCos in group‑level initiatives to ensure their interests and needs are addressed.
Stakeholder Alignment & Management Systems
- Align sustainability initiatives with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems.
- Work closely with Quality, HSE, Finance, HR, Procurement and divisional leadership teams.
- Build awareness, engagement and collaboration across internal stakeholders.
Monitoring, Reporting & Decision Support
- Monitor developments in legislation (including CSRD), customer expectations and industry trends.
- Advise and report to the Group Sustainability Manager, Divisional Board and CFO.
- Identify risks, progress and improvement opportunities, and translate these into actionable guidance.
Your Profile:
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, CSRD, project management or a related field.
- Experience in an industrial, technical or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of CSRD, GHG Protocol, circularity and ISO management systems.
- Experience in multinational or multi‑entity environments is a plus.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
- Analytical and process‑driven, with excellent data management skills.
- Organisationally strong; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Able to influence without authority and drive collaboration across teams.
- Hands‑on, pragmatic, and comfortable working with operational environments.
- Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.
Personal
- Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset.
- Resilient, adaptable and comfortable navigating complexity.
- Ethical, reliable and aligned with family‑business values.
- Proactive, independent and willing to travel internationally.
What We Offer
- An influential role within a growing, internationally active technical division.
- Excellent salary package and a yearly bonus scheme
- The opportunity to create visible, measurable impact on sustainability performance.
- 25 vacation days per year.
- Hybrid working (IJsselstein and remote).
- Excellent pension scheme and collective insurance options.
- Strong focus on professional development and training.
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial and supportive working environment.
About Royal Terberg Group
Royal Terberg Group is a leading Dutch family business with more than 155 years of history. We combine entrepreneurship with innovation and sustainability, ranging from specialised vehicle manufacturing to industrial services. You will have room to grow, take initiative and make tangible impact. Join Team Terberg and help build tomorrow.
Important Note
We give priority to candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.
While Royal Terberg Group is an IND‑recognized sponsor, for this position we have chosen not to offer relocation support.
Apply & Contact
Interested in this opportunity? Please apply directly via the vacancy link.
For questions about the role, you can contact Jan den Hartog at J.d.Hartog@terberg.com.
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