Director Sustainability Central Europe
Maastricht Op De Bos Office
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
Location: Region of Maastricht preferred, with flexibility possible for candidates based elsewhere in the Netherlands or in Belgium.
Working model: Hybrid, with regular presence at operational sites important for permitting, stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.
Regional scope: Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine.
Reports to: Vice President Sustainability
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Are you passionate about sustainability and the environment, looking for a leadership role with real ownership and the opportunity to influence long-term business decisions? As Director Sustainability Central Europe at Sibelco, you will join a supportive and collaborative global Sustainability team, lead Sustainability Managers and Specialists across the region, and play a key role in shaping the environmental agenda for Central Europe. With significant autonomy and visibility, you will influence long-term decisions around land, permitting, quarry development and environmental performance. This is a leadership role for someone who wants to stay close to the action — not only setting direction and reviewing results, but actively engaging in key permitting, land and environmental matters alongside the team. It is a rare combination of regional leadership and hands-on environmental work.
We are seeking a pro-active and hands-on Director Sustainability to lead the sustainability activities across the Central Europe sub-region, covering Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland and Ukraine, while also actively managing permitting and land files in the base country.
You will be responsible for securing and maintaining the legal and social licence to operate across the sub-region, obtaining permits and managing land-related matters in the base country, ensuring effective reporting on environmental and sustainability performance and contributing to the development and execution of Sibelco’s ESG strategy.
The Director Sustainability is part of the sub-regional leadership team and works closely with the global sustainability team. You will report to the Vice President Sustainability.
This role combines leadership responsibility with hands-on environmental involvement.
You will manage sustainability professionals across the sub-region while remaining directly involved in key environmental and permitting matters in the base country. As part of the Sub-regional Leadership Team, you will work closely with Operations and other key functions, combining environmental expertise with a strong understanding of the wider business.
With Sibelco’s long-term approach, you will have the opportunity to influence areas such as land acquisition, quarry development, permitting, environmental performance and stakeholder relationships.
The role offers significant autonomy, ownership and senior-level exposure, while being part of an international sustainability team.
Permanent
Why Join Us?
Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
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Material Solutions Advancing Life
Sibelco is a global material solutions company that sources, transforms, and distributes specialty industrial minerals — particularly silica, clays, feldspathics, and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. Operating in over 30 countries, we serve diverse industries such as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification, delivering materials that power progress in modern life, from solar technology to smartphone screens.
Founded in 1872, Sibelco has grown into a multinational business with a broad portfolio of high-specification minerals and a commitment to dedicated technical support. We strive for innovation, sustainability, and excellence, offering solutions that meet and anticipate the needs of our customers.
At Sibelco, we are committed to sustainability, biodiversity, and the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. We foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all colleagues feel valued and supported.
As a great place to work, we provide competitive pay, well-being support, and opportunities for growth and development. Our vision is to deliver long-term social, environmental, and economic value, guided by our purpose: Material solutions advancing life.
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