Focus Areas

Sustainable Business

At GS2 we support organisations who have the desire to develop sustainable strategies, and support the drive to a net zero future, through our executive search, recruitment, and talent advisory services.

With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within business, we are dedicated to connecting exceptional individuals with purpose-driven organisations to advance the transition to a more sustainable economy.

Our sustainable business practice encompasses a diverse range of sectors including:

Consultancy
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Real Estate
Food and agriculture
Engineering
Professional services

By utilising our extensive global network of top-tier professionals, we help businesses integrate sustainability into every aspect of their organisation, supporting SME’s through to large corporations to build high-performing, purpose driven teams that excel in their markets and deliver sustainable growth with commercial returns.

Typical assignments include:

Chief Sustainability Officer
Head of ESG Consultancy
Corporate Sustainability strategy
Sustainability Lead - Development
Head of Sustainability
ESG Consultant
Global Head of Health and Safety
ESG Lead
Sustainability Analyst
Global Lead - Supply Chain Risk
Head of Environment
Global Lead - Responsible Sourcing

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GS2 are the future of recruitment!. Every element covered in extensive detail to ensure that the correct candidates are found. Josh, Naz and the teams approach is personal, specific and with incredible customer service to keep you fully informed before, during and after the assignment. Can’t rate them highly enough, a fully deserved 5 star experience.
Simon Bown - Director of HSEQ at KeolisAmey

Simon Bown,

Director of HSEQ

Working with GS2 to recruit our Sustainability Lead - Development was a completely different experience to any recruitment I had done in the past. I had already seen a successful outcome of this approach when they recruited on behalf of the Better Buildings Partnership. What you get with GS2 is a very personal approach - they genuinely care that they are providing the right candidate and the right solution, and they manage expectations well.

Janine Cole,

Social Impact and Sustainability Director

The level of service, both for me as the client and for the candidates was exceptional and the quality of all candidates was extremely high. From the initial briefing to the final placement of the successful candidates I could not fault the approach and ethos. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with Josh and GS2 again in the future.

Alison Grogan,

People Director - Group Functions, Compass Group

GS2 helped recruit for two critical roles within the BBP and for a short-term project manager. The service from them has been exemplary.

From the detailed engagement on the brief to scoping out the market, the process was set up for success extremely well.

They really understood our organisation, our recruitment needs and how best to position the roles for potential candidates.

The initial engagement GS2 undertook with candidates, including interviews and candidate profiling was incredibly thorough meaning that we received a very high quality of shortlisted candidates.

They worked alongside us closely all the way through the recruitment process, supporting us and the candidates to ensure our expectations and aspirations were well matched.

As a result, we are incredibly fortunate to be welcoming some fantastic talent into the BBP team - what more can you ask?

Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO, The Better Buildings Partnership

Sarah Ratcliffe,

CEO of The Better Buildings Partnership

Find your next challenge

Are you looking for your next challenge within a sustainably conscious organisation? At GS2 we partner with organisations, who like you, believe in leaving the world better than they found it.

Posted 2 days ago

Health and Safety Advisor

Salary£44331 - £47532 per annum
LocationLondon, Greater London, South East, England

Health and Safety Advisor Are you ready to step into a role where your influence can directly improve workplace wellbeing across a diverse and high-impact environment? Do you want to play a central role in embedding a positive safety culture across multiple departments and services? Would you thrive in a role that offers autonomy, professional respect, and a mix of strategic and operational health and safety responsibilities? If so, look no further… A progressive and people-focused position has arisen for a Health and Safety Advisor to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation where health and safety is receiving focus and commitment from senior leadership. You’ll report into a supportive and experienced Health and Safety Manager as part of a small, dedicated team. Together, you’ll manage health and safety across more than 40 varied sites, including operational depots, housing, and office environments. The role blends audits, stakeholder engagement, inspections, and facilitation of risk assessments always with a focus on practical, people-first solutions. Why the Health and Safety Advisor position is something you should apply for:Health and safety is a top priority, championed by senior leadership with genuine buy-in from the top down.You’ll work across a large, varied portfolio no two days are the same, and you’ll develop a truly well-rounded skillset.This is a trusted, hands-on role where relationship-building, coaching and influencing are key.The team values independent thinking and personal initiativeLeadership is experienced, inclusive, and open creating space for you to grow professionally and bring your ideas to the table. The successful Health and Safety Advisor will:Have 5+ years of experience in a Health and Safety position within operational, public sector, or service-led environmentsDemonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to build rapport at all levelsBe a pragmatic problem-solveSupport and deliver health and safety audits, user group meetings, and the facilitation of risk assessments In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:Salary: £44,331 – £47,532, dependant on experienceLocal Government Pension 25 days annual leave increases by 5 days after 5 years. Statutory day in DecemberCar mileage scheme

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Posted 2 days ago

Sustainability Manager

Salary£50000 - £60000 per annum
LocationLondon, Greater London, South East, England

Sustainability Manager - London based covering the sites across the London areaDo you enjoy working within sustainability in construction and have ambitions to join a fast growing tier 1 contractor with significant growth plans?Would you enjoy working alongside like minded sustainability individuals within a highly regarded and ambitious organisation with a collaborative, learning and positive team culture?Are you comfortable being responsible for the delivery of sustainability objectives throughout the whole construction lifecycle?If so, look no further... A newly created position has arisen for a Sustainability Manager to join our client, a Construction Group at the forefront of UK construction. Working alongside the Head ofSustainability, wider sustainability team and the specific business unit you partner with, you will ensure that sustainability is embedded in all of the operations alongside advocating innovativeapproaches. Why the Sustainability Manager position is something you should apply for:There is scope for growth and development through to the Head of sustainability level.This is a very agile environment with exposure to a variety of projects and all aspects of work including pre-construction bids and tenders through to operational delivery.You will work in collaboration and partnership with a high profile client base.The organisation has an exceptional learning culture, coupled with a flexible, progressive working style and mindsetThe successful Sustainability Manager will:Have a proven track record in construction, delivering technical sustainability outcomes particularly around BREEAM, bids and tenders, carbon, data, reporting and engagement.Be a self-starter, with motivation and ambition to deliver without constant oversight and management.Have proven ability to engage with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.Be fully literate in the different carbon scopes while being able to clearly articulate to a range of audiences.Ensure that accurate and clear sustainability data is captured and reported across the portfolioIn return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:£50-60k basic salaryDiscretionary bonus10% car allowanceHealthcare plan (partner option available)Plus many moreIf this could be of interest, please apply now through GS2 Partnership.

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Posted 9 days ago

Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Manager

Salary£60000 - £70000 per annum
LocationSheffield, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

Health, Safety, Environment, Quality ManagerAre you passionate about driving cultural change and embedding best-in-class safety practices across complex, high-value projects?Do you want to lead a team in a dynamic organisation that’s investing heavily in its people and future?Are you looking for a role where you’ll have the autonomy to lead, influence, and grow within a business that's scaling rapidly? If so, look no further… A strategic and rewarding position has arisen for a Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Manager to join a leading property services and construction business undergoing significant national expansion. This newly created role sits within the property services division, supporting a portfolio of long-term refurbishment and maintenance projects across residential schemes. Why the Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Manager position is something you should apply for:Join a business on a fast-growth trajectory, backed by recent acquisitions and long-term investment.Collaborate with senior leadership, project teams, and third-party contractors to embed a high-performing SHEQ culture.Enjoy a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with a structured training matrix, 1-1 development plans, and a clear path to progress.Work under experienced leadership, reporting directly to the HSEQ Director with strong industry pedigreeThe Successful Health, Safety, Environment, Quality Manager Manager Will:Hold a minimum of 3 years experience within construction Health & SafetyBe an excellent communicator and influencer comfortable coaching both operational staff and senior stakeholdersBring strong CDM knowledge, audit capability, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindsetLead on SHEQ input for tenders, investigations, compliance reporting and strategic initiativesHold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence In Return, You’ll Receive:£60,000 – £70,000 base salary£5,500 car allowance If this sounds like your next step, please apply now through GS2 Partnership.

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Posted 11 days ago

Head of Group HSE

Salary£65000 - £75000 per annum
LocationEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Head of HSE Are you a passionate and experienced HSE leader with a strong background in health, safety, and environmental management systems?Would you want to work for a business that is leading in and dedicated to supporting the energy transition?Do you want to play a pivotal role in driving a world-class safety culture across an international matrix organization? As the Group Head of HSE, you will manage the HSE risk management services and lead the development of group standards. This senior role involves embedding a positive safety culture, managing change, and ensuring continuous HSE improvement across the organization. You will work closely with business leaders to implement safety initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and driving sustainability and risk management strategies. Why the Head of HSE position is something you should apply for:Lead the development and implementation of world-class HSE management systems and technical standards.Influence and coach leadership teams across multiple divisions to promote a Zero Harm culture.Drive continuous improvement across HSE tools, communications, and reporting in line with industry best practices.Oversee a team of HSE professionals, managing third-party vendors and ensuring operational excellence.Develop and implement HSE certification programmes and sustainability reporting aligned with company goals. The successful Head of HSE will:Hold a degree in HSE or Engineering, with significant leadership and operational experience.Be a proven leader in HSE data analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement.Have a strong understanding of HSE legislation, risk management, and claims management processes.Possess the ability to drive continuous improvement and influence key decision-makers. If you are an accomplished HSE professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.

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