Salary: Excellent basic salary and package
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 18 May

Job Reference: EP3946

Acre has been engaged by British American Tobacco (BAT) to identify a Global Environmental Manager. This critical hire will work as part of a central unit to lead the strategic development of Environment and Health & Safety best practice across the entire global organisation.

Overview   

BAT now seek to recruit a credible and influential EH&S professional, who can complement the dynamic and supportive team in the development, design, and management of these critical initiatives across the business.

The Global Environmental Manager will provide leadership and direction to regional teams in the development and implementation of programmes that will address the key environmental impacts of the business including water, carbon, biodiversity, energy, and waste.   

Reporting to the Group Head of Environmental, Health & Safety, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously to determine and drive the required business change.   As a natural leader and skilful influencer, the successful applicant will have a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in Environmental and Health & Safety Leadership, and the commerciality and know-how to think strategically at a global level and operate effectively at a local level.


Responsibilities and tasks

•    Act as subject matter expert on Environment and Health & Safety issues
•    Develop and deliver the Environment strategy for the group
•    Utilise innovative ideas to develop programmes to continue delivering relevant step-change improvements on BAT’s environmental commitments
•    Drive strategic change across the group, establishing effective working relationships at all levels and across all functions globally
•    Act as the key facilitator and support to regional EH&S leaders in the development of best practise and the delivery of collaborative projects
•    Prepare technical information for presentation to Board and executive staff
•    Frequent travel abroad to develop relationships, build business understanding and drive the successful implementation of project

Qualifications and work experience

•    Demonstrable track record of success within a commercial environment, with sound awareness of key drivers for a global business
•    Outstanding leadership qualities, with the credibility, resilience and motivation to operate and inspire change at all  levels including Executive level
•    Strategic development and delivery of Environment, Health & Safety programmes
•    Excellent inter-personal skills with the gravitas to engage diverse stakeholder at all  levels
•    Ability to motivate, inspire and drive participation and collaboration across global teams
•    Regional and/or international experience, demonstrating an awareness of and sensitivity towards cultural differences across markets
•    An interest in broader business functions, and desire to develop career within a wider commercial setting


What BAT offer

BAT continues to demonstrate business integrity through their leading sustainability programme and their strong commitment to continually improving their performance.  The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and progressive career at BAT. You will be offered significant opportunities to gain global experience across a broad number of business functions and the chance to follow a rewarding and developmental career plan.

Salary and Benefits

•    Competitive basic salary
•    Share scheme
•    Contributory pension
•    Monthly car allowance
•    Excellent bonus structure
•    Medical insurance


Contact:

For additional information about the position, and to submit your application, please contact Nadia Walsh at Acre on + 44 (0)207 400 5584 or at nadia@acre-resources.com, quoting job reference EP3946.

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Salary: Not stated
Job Status: Full Time
Date Posted: 16 May


The Senior Director, Corporate Affairs and Communication will manage Loblaw public relations, corporate social responsibility, government relations, and internal communications programs for the Quebec Market. While directly reporting into the national corporate affairs and communication, the incumbent will also work closely with Quebec market leadership to develop and execute programs in meaningful way for the Quebec market. The incumbent will act as an ambassador of Loblaw’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) culture within the scope of their responsibilities and act as media spokesperson in Quebec.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs and Communication and Vice President, Public Relations, and manages a team of communications professionals. The position collaborates with national and regional business units, including banners, and senior management to support the development and execution of plans aimed at preserving, enhancing and promoting corporate reputation.

The candidate must be an excellent project and people manager, and exceptional written and verbal communications skills. The candidate must be able to work in cross-functional teams, be a strategic and critical thinker, solutions and detailed – oriented and resourceful. Key consideration for those that are customer service-oriented, actively focused on delivering services of tangible benefit. The position requires an individual that must clearly be able to think on their feet helping to handle, often fast breaking issues and contribute real value to decision making. People management experience

Accountabilities:

• Work closely with national Corporate Affairs and Communication team to ensure appropriate and effective communication and execution of regional programs to media, industry associations and government for the Quebec Market
• Work closely and collaboratively with the, Sr. Director Public Relations, Sr. Director Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sr. Director Internal Communications to execute corporate reputation initiatives for Loblaw within the Quebec Market
• Work closely with Loblaw Quebec business leaders to ensure regular communication of corporate affairs and communication objectives and alignment of key messages
• Responsible for ensuring successful execution of corporate affairs and communication initiatives that are aligned with the company’s overall mission, values and behaviors and national mandate
• Mentor and manage team members and ensure a high performance team; conduct performance reviews as per Company policy
• Ensure government, trades and the community (through media) in Quebec have a solid understanding of Loblaw’s position concerning new regulations or industry practices and Loblaw driven initiatives
• Ongoing liaison with Government and trade relations, particularly Retail Council of Canada (RCC) to ensure understanding of new regulations, communication of company CSR plans and initiatives, progress and completion
• Involved in publishing a “CSR Report” annually for communication and distribution to stakeholders
• Responsible to manage local issues and crises, adhering and working with national crisis/issues management direction.
• Act as local spokesperson for all media enquiries related to the Quebec Market
• Manage local Quebec initiatives as it relates to President’s Choice Children’s Charity (PCCC) for the National PCCC team located in Toronto and the supervision of that specialist.
• Proven track record in tailoring national PR activities to meet local market consumer needs; experience in PR campaign planning and execution
• Drives for results and maintains focus on LCL’s strategic goals. Strives to move the company forward while maximizing the use of communication resources. Persists in advancing initiatives despite adversity and creates alternative solutions as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

Role Requirements:

• University or college degree in Business, Communications or an equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience in related role
• Must be fluently bi-lingual in verbal and written communications
• Proven people, project and budget management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to effectively source information, obtain approvals, build relationships, and provide sufficient influence to achieve success.
• Creative problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic. Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong in media relations and has a proven track record of building positive relationships and networks with influential consumer and business media
• Excellent planning and problem solving skills.
• Strong project/program management skills
• Strong collaboration and communication strategy skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Team player comfortable in a highly collaborative environment, but comfortable to work independently while liaising with central national team
• Ability to influence and sell ideas and gain consensus and buy-in from key stakeholders

Here are just some of the things Loblaw colleagues enjoy:

• 10% Colleague Discount Program on eligible products sold at Loblaw stores.
• Ongoing career development through in-house training programs, tuition assistance and support for professional designations.
• Sharing in the growth of Loblaw with our Employee Share Ownership Plan.
• Corporate rate fitness club memberships for colleagues as well as eligible family members.
• Helping you help others with our Volunteer Grant Program.


Contact:

Please apply online: click here.





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Salary: Not stated
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 9 May

REPORTS TO: 

Organizing and Alliances Manager
 
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

The Regional Advocacy Lead will strengthen Oxfam America’s advocacy capacity and impact through recruitment, cultivation and engagement of influential constituencies in support of Oxfam America’s mission and campaigns within a defined multi-state region.  The Regional Advocacy Lead will expand Oxfam America’s organizing and alliances activity to influence attitudes and policy outcomes as it relates to impacts on global poverty and development.  The Regional Advocacy Lead will support Oxfam’s campaign work on the following campaigns: GROW a campaign to build a better food system that sustainably feeds a growing work population and empower poor people to earn a living, feed their families and thrive; and  Right to Know/Right to Decide a campaign that challenges international  oil, gas and mining companies to respect a community’s right to revenue transparency and free, prior and informed consent.
 
COORDINATES WITH: 

Organizing and Alliances staff; Policy & Communications staff; regional staff and partner organizations; allied organizations and networks; Oxfam international colleagues; volunteers and interns.
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Lead and expand Oxfam America organizing and alliance building efforts in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 
·  Recruit and nurture relationships with key allies and partner organizations; work closely with allied organizations and networks to develop and implement collaborative strategies and leverage mass actions when strategically appropriate
·  Recruit and engage grasstop leaders from key demographics to raise Oxfam’s profile with policy targets
·  Monitor regional politics and policy issues and develop strategic options for action that intersect Oxfam America’s agriculture policies
·  Formulate and execute regional and state-based outreach and organizing strategies and tactics
·  In coordination with Oxfam America’s media relations unit, develop and maintain relationships with regional media, including key reporters, columnists, editorial boards, radio and local television stations
·  Represent Oxfam America at community events, conferences and public forums
·  Coordinate with Oxfam field based volunteers in the region, including student volunteers and Oxfam Action Corps
·  Regularly report on all outreach and engagement activity, using evaluation and tracking systems
·  Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems
 
Strengthen Oxfam America’s program and campaigning capacity

·  Serve as member of Organizing and Alliances staff, conducting general outreach, public speaking, panel presentations, event organizing and other duties as assigned.
·  Implement strategies to grow Oxfam America’s constituency of high level activists, using evaluation and tracking systems, including the Constituent Relationship Management system.
·  Recruit, manage and mentor interns and temporary employees
·  Share learning and best practices with the agency
·  Respond in positive fashion to unexpected and urgent needs
·  Perform other reasonably related duties as required
 
 
 EXPECTATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

·  The Regional Field Organizer is required to stay abreast of professional standards, trends and issues affecting this set of responsibilities, demonstrating continuous learning in the field
·  S/he will work effectively and collaboratively in support of building  a team-based culture of work, will perform all duties appropriated a multi-cultural environment, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and will be familiar with and committed to Oxfam America mission and goals
·   Up to 35% overnight travel within region, and to Boston and Washington, DC; occasional international travel; some evening work may be required
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Required:
·  Bachelor’s degree

Experience:
·  Minimum of five years experience in campaign organizing, or other relevant experience
·  Issue specific or international development knowledge
·  Experience working with allied organizations
·  Public speaking experience and experience conducting trainings
·  Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work under pressure
·  Excellent communications skills, both oral and written
·  Demonstrated proficiency with applications in Microsoft Office
 
Preferred:
·  Knowledge of current climate change policy debates
·  Experience living, working, or studying in a developing country


Contact:

To apply please visit the website.





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Salary: 22K – 24K plus excellent benefits
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 9 May

Department: Sourcing Assistant
Reports To:  Head of Sourcing -  Mitre Sports International/ Prostar Sports Ltd


Our mission: To create a world class company, engaging world class people, developing world class brands, delivering world class financials

Pentland began life as the Liverpool Shoe Company in 1932, manufacturing and selling fashion footwear to UK retailers. We’ve come a long way since then. Pentland Brands Plc is now an international brand management group in the sports, outdoor and fashion markets. Our brand portfolio includes Speedo, Ellesse, Boxfresh, Mitre and Berghaus. We also develop and market Lacoste and Ted Baker footwear under global licence and Kickers in the UK and Ireland. In addition Pentland Group plc has other business activities around the world spanning fund management, venture capital investments and a 57% stake in The John David Group plc.

Pentland’s state-of-the-art global headquarters are in North London and the Group also has offices in China, France, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, the USA and Vietnam. The total number of direct employees around the world is around 1,500.

Our culture is people centred, and the work environment reflects and supports this. The Pentland values are at the heart of what we do and how we interact with the world around us.

www.pentland.com


Key Purpose of the Job: To provide administration support to the Sourcing and Merchandising Team.

Key responsibilities

Corporate Responsibility/Ethical Trading

Direct Factories
•    Working alongside the Sourcing and CR team provide admin support and help manage corrective action plans for all direct factories.
•    Ensure factory profiles are updated on a regular basis
•    Provide Bi-Annual reporting as required
•    Ensuring the Brands CR Planner and central files are kept up to date, key dates and risks are highlighted 
•    Work within the brand and group KPI’s 

Licensee Factories – Corporate Responsibilities
•    Maintain the licensee factory database and factory profiles.
•    Help manage and track progress of corrective action plans for all our licensee factories.
•    Reporting on issues and highlighting risks to the brand and the CR Team
•    To maximise leverage with supply base we need to get more information on what our partners and distributors are sourcing and from where. This would be in Conjunction with Licensee CR reporting.

Restricted Substances
•    Help implement restricted substance monitoring throughout the supply chain.
•    Collating data and provide reporting to senior management team

KPI Reporting
•    To drive improvements in Sourcing/Supply chain/Merchandising  regular KPI reporting needs to be implemented for both internal purposes and Supplier management

Cash’s Security labelling
•    To help implement a security labelling process within Mitre and Prostar
•    Once up and running you will be responsible for the management of the process, working with our licensees and UK based supply chain teams and Vendors.

Manufacturing Agreements / NDA’s
•    Liaising with our Legal team ensure that manufacturing agreements / NDA are in place for all our factories and agents factories.
•    Track progress, highlight issues and maintain files

Merchandising
•    Reporting on Product development process/Critical path.
•    Product costing Analysis/Data maintenance
•    Price List / Buying process support.

This job description is not exhaustive – you may be required to perform other tasks not detailed here.


Needs to be
•    Highly motivated and proactive
•    Able to work in a multicultural environment
•    Able to work independently and as part of a team
•    Willing to learn
•    Operating at the highest level of integrity

Essential
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external contacts
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
•    Excellent administration skills

Desirable
•    Experience of CR issues
•    Understanding of legal contracts and compliance



Contact:

Please apply for this role via email to jobs@pentland.com




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Salary: Basic salary up to £54,000 + benefits
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 25 April


Department/Team: Corporate Affairs

Reports to: Sally Camm, Corporate Affairs Director

Location: Primary - Nottingham with travel to London and elsewhere

Job Purpose: To develop, manage and deliver a National Corporate Social Responsibility strategy and plan for Capital One UK.

Job Summary:

The Head of Social Responsibility has three main objectives in order to work to promote and protect the reputation of Capital One;

- To work externally with members of government, other stakeholders and key community partners to identify and deliver a range of CSR initiatives which are aligned with Capital One Corporate Strategy, Vision and Imperatives.
- To partner with internal teams including community relations; product development and brand to drive CSR thinking, activity and value across the business
- To deliver commercial benefits through Financial Education and other CSR initiatives. This may include liaising with external organisations to identify best practice, partnering with marketing on ‘cause related’ marketing opportunities or utilising Financial Education to drive customer engagement.

Key Activities:

- To deliver a national programme of Corporate Social Responsibly in order to identify and deliver commercial and reputational value to Capital One
- To leverage Capital One’s Credit Made Clearer campaign (http://www.capitalone.co.uk/) and other current Financial Education initiatives
- Work with Brand/Marketing to evaluate opportunities to link our CSR work with the wider marketing strategy. This could involve Customer communications, marketing campaigns etc
- Determine how we utilise CSR to drive and build relationships with our customers
- Partner with the Community Relations team to ensure consistency with our local Financial Education and Community initiatives and to ensure the engagement of our employees in our Financial Education initiatives
- Identify and assess best practice related to CSR and ‘bring the outside in’ in terms of helping the business to apply best practice to our own activity. This could include areas like collections strategy, dealing with vulnerable groups or how we communicate with our customers
- Deliver clear, consistent and credible communications both internally and externally to promote, influence and drive engagement in all work streams
- Develop a deliver a clear strategy which is communicated to key stakeholders, measured and monitored to ensure it is adding value and providing ROI
- Build close connections with the UK Leadership Team and key internal departments (for example HR, Learning and Development) to identify and maximise positive opportunities, and to identify and manage effectively potential risks.
- Work in partnership with HR to use CSR to help deliver our employer brand
- Champion and be a passionate advocate of Capital One and our CSR work both internally and externally
- Work in partnership and Capital One’s key Financial Education partners (youthnet/my.bnk/pfeg) and build new, effective, mutually beneficial relationships
- To provide the public face of Capital One’s CSR opportunities

Key Outputs

- CSR strategy and plan and targets to support the strategy
- Creation and delivery of External Stakeholder engagement plan, to identify key networks and partners and engage with them
- Delivery of one National Programme of activity in year one
- Delivery of one significant product related initiative in year one

Key Relationships

- UKLT
- Directors
- Director plus
- L&D team and HR
- Marketing/ brand team

Qualifications

- Graduate calibre individual

Fit with role

We are looking for someone who wants to work in a corporate environment within an established team that is both socially-minded and enterprising.

You need to have a strong interest in financial products and how they can improve society and financial education, be achievement-orientated, resourceful, diligent, self-motivated and professional.

The demands of the job require someone who is capable of co-ordinating and assessing complex information and developing strategies that integrate with our existing CSR programme and our corporate Vision and Values. Strong communication, networking and negotiating skills are essential to inspiring and bringing on board partners and colleagues, including senior individuals both internally and externally. You also need to be confident in taking responsibility for planning, budgeting and managing the delivery of your work.

The role most suits someone who values meeting challenges, collaborating with and influencing others, and helping people to develop.

Finally, you will need experience in, or ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of, the following:

- working with charities and not for profit organisations
- business strategy and business strategy within financial services is particularly valuable
- relationship and stakeholder management
- the financial services sector and the issues it faces

Salary & Benefits

- Basic salary up to £54,000
- Annual Performance related bonus up to £13,600 – target £8,500
- 25 days Holiday Allowance, Competitive Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance, Gym Subsidiaries
- Other Flexible Benefits


Contact:

For more information and details on how to apply please click here.





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Salary: Not stated
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 25 April


DESCRIPTION:

The Director of CSR will be charged with the development and activation of multi-faceted cause programs that are informed by research and trend analysis, built to allow for scaled application, use marketing and brand-building techniques to promote participation, apply digital technology and innovation to extend engagement, and produce measurable results. The Director will not only ideate and build programs but be responsible for the execution and delivery, as well as ongoing measurement and tracking of results. This role will also contribute to the staff development and forming internal and external relationships on behalf of the group. Additionally the Director of CSR will be the department point on our sustainability platform, Green is Universal, in terms of encouraging environmental considerations across the our business as well as staying abreast of key movement and advances in the sustainability sector with relevance to our company.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Director of CSR will be charged with the development and activation of multi-faceted cause programs that are informed by research and trend analysis, built to allow for scaled application, use marketing and brand-building techniques to promote participation, apply digital technology and innovation to extend engagement, and produce measurable results. The Director will not only ideate and build programs but be responsible for the execution and delivery, as well as ongoing measurement and tracking of results. This role will also contribute to the staff development and forming internal and external relationships on behalf of the group. Additional the Director of CSR will be the department point on our sustainability platform, Green is Universal, in terms of driving environmental considerations across the operational parts of our business and into the DNA of the company as well as staying abreast of key movement and advances in the sustainability sector with relevance to our business.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-  Ideate and conceptualize CSR/outreach programs that make impact on targeted issues and creatively mobilize company resources
-  Conduct research and build programs with an eye towards strategic alignment, viability, cost effectiveness, feasibility in execution and ROI
-  Build innovative, multi-faceted cause programs that utilize marketing, events, and new media techniques to drive impact and build brand awareness
-  Foster partnerships with government, nonprofit and business organizations, interfacing with external stakeholders to develop ideas and negotiate actionable collaborations
-  Oversee outside agencies and consultants in project development and execution
-  Manage project budgets, timelines, goals and impact measurement
-  Guide and oversee CSR staff work product, including staff training and development

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

-  Minimum 7 years of experience in public affairs, marketing, and/or pro-social program development
-  Proven experience working with creative agencies and outside consultants
-  Bachelor’s Degree required

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

-  Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through http://www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job number: 5347BR)
-  Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
-  Must be willing to work in New York, NY
-  Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
-  Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

-  Applicants must demonstrate leadership in corporate responsibility, sustainability, pro-social investment, and public-private partnerships
-  Some experience in business development is preferred
-  Experience developing and managing corporate social responsibility or sustainability programs desired
-  Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook)

NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.


Contact:

To apply for this position, please: click here.





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Salary: Competitive + benefits
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 11 February


The Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility will assist the Director in execution of HBO’s employee volunteering, contributions, and social outreach initiatives. He/She will liaise with HBO employees, department heads, and external partners to further the philanthropic mission and objectives of The Office of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and communicate all elements of HBO philanthropic activities:

• Manage the implementation of NY based philanthropic, volunteer, and pro-social programs from conception to execution.
• Provide necessary resources for departmental heads and individual employees to support specific philanthropic activities.
• Track proposals HBO receives from non-profit organizations, schools, universities and community groups, and work with Director to determine eligibility for HBO pro-social support.
• Maintain existing relationships and identify new external partners and opportunities to expand HBO philanthropic mission.
• Manage HBO employee engagement offerings including Youth Enrichment Series focused on Junior and Senior High School students.
• Work with East Coast programmers and Departments on non-profit partnerships and pro-social campaigns for HBO content offerings and business related objectives.
• Manage CSR coordinator in day-to-day priorities for The Office of Corporate Social Responsibility.
• Manage the development of internal communication strategies for employee activities specifically related to the CSR website and online access CSR activities and programs.
• Provide oversight of HBO Matching Grants, Holiday Giving, and Annual Charity programs.
• Manage the departmental efforts related to any broader CSR company-wide initiatives including HBO content screenings, educational outreach, Andrew Heiskell Awards, etc.
• Work closely with Director of CSR on company environmental impact issues and supplier diversity assessments.
• Manage corporate contributions budget including budget detail, forecasting, Gifts database tracking, and invoice processing adhering to processes and guidelines set forth by HBO Finance team


Secondary Responsibilities

Manage creative process for CSR communications and collateral:

• Manage Online teams to maintain and expand CSR website and oversee regular content updates.
• Work with partners (external organizations, Time Warner Corporate, other divisions) and internal departments to produce original site content.
• Work with internal Creative Services teams to produce print materials and videos for CSR initiatives


Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required, preferably in youth development, education, nonprofit or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in corporate social responsibility, education, or volunteer management strongly preferred.
• Must have effective communication, interpersonal, collaboration and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with senior level executives and non-profit partners.
• Must possess strong attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously while prioritizing workflow.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and web knowledge. Technical expertise in developing, launching and updating websites is preferred.
• Must be a team player.


Contact:

Please apply via the careers website and search for job requisition number 130599BR.





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Salary: Competitive
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 9 March

Job Reference: EP3849

Acre is working with BSR, a well regarded global corporate responsibility consultancy and membership organisation, to add a Manager to their Advisory Services practice in the Paris office. Advisory service works with members and non-members across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA region) to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions.

The role will involve consulting across a number of industries including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, ICT and financial services to deliver a range of services relating to sustainability, human rights, the environment, economic development, corporate responsibility and governance.  This will include include strategy support, program development, project implementation support, stakeholder and community engagement, and reporting. BSR works with corporates, governments, bilateral and international donors, NGOs and research institutions.

The Manager will grow BSR’a advisory services activities in the EMEA region in support of members and BSR’s mission to create a just and sustainable world. Further to this the Manager will be responsible for:

•    Working with BSR members to ensure the membership value proposition is met
•    Developing business opportunities and account management in the corporate sector and with key stakeholders
•    Delivering advisory service projects, including collaborative initiatives

This role represents an opportunity for the right candidate to build and manage an advisory services portfolio within a global advisory services practice and as part of a truly global organisation

•    The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in advising clients in sustainable business strategies and solutions with the listed industries
•    Subject matter expertise in one or more sustainability area (eg. human rights, stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting, environmental management)
•    Proven and demonstrable success in working with business in a client facing position
•    Masters degree or equivalent
•    Fluent in English and either French, Arabic or another European language

This is a great opportunity to join an ethical organisation working in the heart of sustainability within EMEA.


Contact:

To apply please email Simone Awramenko at bsr@acre-resources.com or call +44(0) 207 400 5589 for more information quoting job reference EP3849.

Please provide your CV in Microsoft Word or Rich Text format only.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.





Website: http://acre-resources.com/csr-and-sustainability-jobs#Ref3849


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Salary: Competitive
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 22 February

Job Reference: EP3836

Acre is working with BSR to add a Director of Advisory Services to their rapidly growing Paris office.

BSR has been a leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, working with a global network of almost 300 companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research and cross-sector collaboration. BSR is a true global organisation, with offices in Asia, Europe and North America, with the office in Paris focusing on Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

The Director of Advisory Services will contribute to growing and leading BSR’s work, developing business opportunities and delivering consulting projects aiming to improve companies’ sustainability performance. The responsibilities of the Director will include:

o    Significant business development, identifying and building opportunities and recruitment of new member companies
o    Leading in delivering consulting services to member and non-member companies in a few of the following priority industries: consumer products, ICT, pharmaceuticals, food-agriculture-beverage, financial services and health care
o    Assisting in supervising and developing the professional capabilities of BSR’s consulting and research teams
o    Representing both BSR and the priorities industries to external audiences

The ideal candidate will bring significant business consulting experience to the role with a demonstrable ability to develop and maintain senior level client relationships, pursuing and creating business opportunities and overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Further to this the candidate will have:

o    Significant experience working with business in the EMEA region, particularly Europe, and relevant industry experience across a few industries
o    Deep knowledge and experience in key sustainability content areas, such as stakeholder engagement, supply chain, environment, human rights or local economic development
o    Experience in developing sustainability related methodologies such as sustainability reporting, social/environmental risk assessment, strategy, or social/environmental impact indicator development
o    Knowledge and experience related to business processes such as strategic planning, organisational development, training programs, performance management, change management, etc
o    Have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
o    Fluent spoken and written English and a second European language such as French or German is required

This is a great opportunity to join a leading and well-regarded corporate responsibility organisation that works with global companies towards creating a sustainable world.


Contact:

Please apply to Simone Awramenko at bsr@acre-resources.com or for more information please call +44(0)207 400 5589 or skype: AcreResources1 quoting job reference EP3836.

Please provide your CV in Microsoft Word or Rich Text format only.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those short listed will be contacted.





Website: http://acre-resources.com/csr-and-sustainability-jobs#Ref3836


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Salary: Not stated
Job Status: Full-time
Date Posted: 10 February


Environmental, social, and health and safety issues are beginning to receive as much attention as financial results, as stakeholders become more aware of the impact of business on our environment and social infrastructure.

Companies that want to break away from the pack are developing sustainable business strategies, with the help of our dedicated team of specialists. We help organizations in energy and natural resources, consumer and industrial products, financial services and government develop and maintain management systems that enable their organizational strategies.

In this role, the successful candidate will have responsibilities that include corporate responsibility reporting (benchmarks, strategy, program identification and reporting), the design and development of carbon footprints, providing assurance on corporate emissions, development of data management systems for climate change information, climate change risk assessment for organization; you will also be involved in:

· Due diligence procedures for carbon credits
· Developing climate change strategy for organizations
· Modeling energy demand
· Conducting mass or energy balances
· Assessing data management systems
· Measuring various costs to produce relevant risk and mitigation assessments
· Calculating carbon reduction potential

Reporting Structure:

The Consultant could be reporting directly to a Manager, Director and/or Partner and will be constantly challenged to demonstrate their ability to think strategically in order to achieve the overall objectives of the firm. This individual should be comfortable leading and providing guidance to teams while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements:

· Candidates would have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a environmental or science based degree.
· Experience of spreadsheets and databases.
· Good understanding of financial statements and the relation with climate change risks and opportunities.
· A minimum of 3 years of experience related to climate change.
· Member of a Professional industry association- Professional Engineer is highly desirable but not essential.
· Have a minimum of 2 years leading and managing medium to large projects.
· Ability to manage a team that in turn is focused on budgeting (cost control and reporting), progress, change management, scheduling, sub-contract management and site supervision.
· The Consultant must be a team player with the proven ability to communicate effectively and must have the desire to assist and at times drive business development initiatives.
· Additionally this individual must have strong writing and verbal communication skills in French and English with a proven ability to make both formal and informal presentations.
· The Consultant must ensure to stay abreast of technical expertise and industry related knowledge.

Responsibilities:

Client Site:

Overseeing project teams undertaking work related to Corporate Social Responsibility and/or Climate Change projects. This will require the following:
· Overseeing work to assess client processes against best practices.
· Providing guidance to ensure that there is the appropriate level of risk and quality review on various types of projects.
· Providing directional guidance and thought leadership to teams in order to manage issues on client engagements.
· Providing industry experience and leadership to other project teams.
· Identifying opportunities within client organizations both within capital projects and other areas of the firm.



Contact:

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PricewaterhouseCoopers is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage qualified candidates, including Aboriginals and Persons with Disabilities, to apply.





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