CSR & Sustainability Jobs

This position is responsible for managing a team of 4 PR executives along with up to 10 current international client accounts across FMCG, energy, environment, fashion, ICT and NGO industries. You will be devising a PR strategy, identifying promotional opportunities for clients, writing press releases, devising pitches for retainers and one-off projects, as well as managing the team and interns.

The successful candidate will have previous work exposure within a communication strategy role (agency or in-house). Demonstrable experience and skills will include:

• Working on ideas generation through to conceptualisation within a sustainability environment
• Effective communication skills
• Up to date knowledge of new media and digital PR
• A passion for sustainability / environmental affairs

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

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The successful candidate will:

• Own the SD performance management of the group, policies and position papers
• Develop training courses, competencies and performance management for the group ensuring compliance and transparency
• Oversee the performance management system and report / present back to the Board and group Executives
• Organise and deliver various training programmes throughout the group, and develop the Sustainable Development Champions program around the business

The successful candidate will have an excellent track record within a FTSE or FMCG / Retail organisation in delivery of a Sustainable Development program.

You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be able to implement, develop and roll out processes on a global scale, as well as being the speaker and group representative at various events world-wide.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click apply or call Lydia on 0203 170 8032.

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

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The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Developing, implementing and driving a one-Vestas environmental management system
• Helping to define and drive internal environmental awareness, compliance and sustainability best practice through product lifecycle
• The management of a team of environmental specialists

We are interested to speak with driven professionals who have worked at a senior level, probably in an in-house role and who have experience of managing projects and initiatives from cradle to grave. In particular you must have:

• Experience in the successful design and implementation and of a global corporate environmental management system
• The ability to communicate with, influence and manage multiple stakeholders globally
• A strong educational background – preferably to MSc level or equivalent
• Experience of global campaigning and lobbying (including NGOs and the UN Global Compact)
• A track record of leadership, an appetite for a challenge and the ability to self direct

This role offers an unparalleled scope to make a difference; there is much work to be done, and you will play a fundamental role in creating a world leading environmental and sustainability practice.

The position is based in Denmark, and support will be offered in the event that the successful candidate has to relocate. For more information or to apply, contact Andrew Tew at Acre’s London office on + 44 (0)203 008 4696.

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They are now looking for the Communications Manager who will be responsible for broadening the understanding of our Clients policy to new and existing stakeholders across the globe, including conservation groups, media, industry clients and government agencies. A major component of the role will be communicating development, implementation and evaluation of projects, policies, methodologies, guidelines and directives related to the their organisation.

The Candidate will utilise their technical and science communication skills to ensure all relevant stakeholders engage with and understand our Clients policy, including the governance bodies and stakeholder groups.

The right Candidate will act as a spokesperson, both internally and externally, and to be the first point of contact for members of the public and journalists on policy, process and the Clients standards. They will ensure that all relevant communications are targeted to meet audience needs, are produced to a high standard, and represent the Client accurately and persuasively.

Please apply here, including your covering letter and CV, outlining the value you will bring to this opportunity. Please provide evidence and examples of your ability to meet each of the criteria.

To discuss this role in confidence, please contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 845 257 8030

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

Ref. 2960

They are now looking for the Training Manager who will be responsible for the training provision made available to certification bodies and others involved in their assessment process. The Training Manager will ensure that these groups have the understanding, practical skills and motivation to carry out our Clients assessments in conformance with their requirements. They will also be responsible for the internal staff training.

The successful candidate will have had experience in developing and managing training strategy, literature, workshops and implemented evaluation and monitoring programmes.

Knowledge of certification schemes, standard setting and the role of eco-labelling would be desirable. You will be a highly motivated manager with gravitas and excellent strategic influencing and communication skills. An ability to provide a compelling case for action across a range of stakeholders throughout the supply chain and sustainability networks is essential, whilst being a good listener and consultative.

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

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With a network of thought leaders and delivery partners spanning five continents they bring a depth of capabilities to provide targeted, effective strategic advisory services.

Their work enables fortune 500 companies to:

• Use stakeholder engagement to deliver innovation, strategy and risk management
• Design strategies that create value and differentiate the organization
• Manage the environmental and social issues that drive organizational success
• Enhance the ability of partnerships to deliver strategic results at scale
• Utilize assurance to build trust and enhance reporting processes

You will be specifically responsible for:

• Developing new business relationships and generating new income
• Project Managing advisory service engagements related to stakeholder engagement with corporations, Collaborative Governance, business and social strategy
• Leading corporate responsibility projects with specific emphasis on project management and the provision of technical advice to clients
• Working as part of an internal knowledge management team to translate knowledge from service activities to R&D, and vice-versa
• Act as the main contact person in New York or DC with senior client team members and decision makers

You will have a background consisting of the following:

• A deep understanding of corporate responsibility and corporate citizenship
• Good business sense and proven success in your sales ability
• A confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
• Strong client management skills
• An effective leader
• Confidence presenting to large groups of people and at board level

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the company at a very exciting stage in its growth. The post requires a strong international orientation. Overseas working experience is desirable.

Please contact Martin Killeen on +1.773.327.0963 to discuss further or apply here

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Based in London and reporting to the Director of Corporate Affairs this position will work with the business to promote diversity and inclusion and integrate practice into the Group’s business processes. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Developing the diversity and inclusion strategy, including targets and measures to track progress.
• Co-ordinating and managing the delivery of diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Ensuring the CEO is accountable for diversity and inclusion targets and holds the senior team accountable.
• Working in partnership with other Group functions (HR, Legal and Marketing among others) to build support for diversity and inclusion
• Communicating internally the commercial and reputational benefits of diversity and inclusion

The successful individual will have the ability to think strategically and see the wider business context. Specific skills and experience required include:

• Proven experience in creating and executing a diversity and inclusion strategy for large, complex organisations
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify business needs and develop relevant solutions
• Ability to work effectively with senior level internal colleagues and external groups to support the delivery of a diversity and inclusion strategy
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Proven planning and project management skills, including the ability to deliver high quality initiatives to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment

For more information or on this role apply here.

Ref. 2913

The individual will be required to:

• Develop policy to be integrated across the Group with regard to Environmental Risk
• Research and perform appraisals relating to environmental legislation and industry initiatives, with particular attention to project finance and the nuclear industry
• Represent the Group’s environmental risk approach to internal and external audiences
• Analyse and advise on environmental considerations for case referrals from within the Group

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental expert, ideally from within the banking sector, looking to move their career forward with an industry leader.

This challenging role will require an individual with:

• The ability to identify possible environmental risks for the Group
• An acute awareness of principles involved in risk management
• First class presentation and influencing skills at all levels

To be considered for this opportunity, please forward your CV to Andrew Tew here.

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

Ref. 2937

You will be responsible for continuing to grow their member base and executing client projects across a variety of CSR related projects. Strong Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Development knowledge is required, along with the passion, dedication and high ethical standards.

The ideal candidates will have a strong consulting background, but also have the experience of working in-house, delivering and executing strategic initiatives.

For more information please contact Martin Killeen begin_of_the_skype_highlighting     end_of_the_skype_highlighting in our US office on +1 773 327 0963 Ref. 2920

Acre is currently working with one of the Big 4 professional services companies to complete a key hire within their Sustainability and Climate Change Department for an Associate Director.

The successful candidate will have had a high level of experience in working with leading players within the international development and government sector and climate change with a particular focus on adaptation. The ideal individual will bring to the role a depth of experience and skills including:

• A comprehensive understanding of the content of global climate change adaptation.
• International Development experience
• An established network within Climate Change bodies, the international development community including international organisations, donor community, developing country governments, the research community, NGO’s and the private sector

This is a unique opportunity to join a world renowned consultancy to lead, help design and deliver adaptation related advisory work.

Specific skills and qualifications required include:

• Masters or PhD in environmental/climate/physical sciences or climate policy
• Expertise in international climate change policy architecture
• Expertise in managing large and complex programs

The candidate will likely come from a combination of research and commercial experience, or have worked as a professional in a UN sponsored project.

For more information contact Simone Awramenko at Acre on +44(0)20 3170 8038 or apply here.

Due to the high response we receive to adverts we are only able to respond to applicants closely matching the criteria.

Ref. 2912

We are now looking for a talented recruiter to join our small but growing US office in Chicago. As a recruitment specialist, you will help expand our reach into the CSR and Climate Change markets. You will be joining us at an exciting stage of growth, and will play a fundamental role in developing Acre’s service offering.

Within this role you will:

• Work proactively to develop business with new and existing clients nationwide
• Network and source suitable candidates
• Attend regular client meetings
• Contribute to Acre’s brand and reputation

You will:

• Be entrepreneurial and hands on
• Have extensive experience in full life-cycle recruitment
• Have current expertise in the field of recruitment
• Have an interest or passion for sustainability, and climate and energy issues (although a background is not essential)
• Relish the opportunity to develop business and succeed in a sales based role

If you would like more information please send your resume with a short cover letter to info@acre-resources.com or apply here.

Ref. 2860

They are now looking for the Senior Traceability Manager who will have organisational responsibility for ensuring the credibility, quality and consistency of the organisations certification programme. They will contribute to the development and credibility of the programme, including the implementation and evaluation of key policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have strong commercial, technical and management skills, combined with significant experience in supply chain management and tracking. The Senior Traceability Manager will be experienced in and committed to excellence in people management.

The right candidate will have gained international experience as a senior manager from:

• the food / food service, natural resource or agricultural / agribusiness sector; or
• supplier/supply chain management;
• possibly from the international development field
• another industry with incentives for illegal trading, for example due to supply chain product value pressures

Knowledge of certification schemes, standard setting and the role of eco-labelling would be desirable. You will be a highly motivated manager with gravitas and excellent strategic influencing and communication skills. An ability to provide a compelling case for action across a range of stakeholders throughout the supply chain and sustainability networks is essential, whilst being a good listener and taking decisive action.

To discuss this role in confidence, please contact: Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 845 257 8030

Ref. 2841

Working with the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team, you will deliver strong, focused and creative strategies that tackle complex sustainability issues. Embedding these high level strategies into the business model, you will engage with policy makers, employees, customers and drive the organization’s message into society.

This is a new position within the team and requires an individual with a multitude of business skills, acumen, and inspirational leadership qualities.

Requirements for this position include:

• Proven experience of running cross functional marketing campaigns
• High level of expertise in running advocacy campaigns, either in a company or an NGO
• Demonstrable experience of engaging stakeholders and creating behavioural and cultural change
• High level strategic planning around sustainability issues in a large scale organization; including waste, carbon reduction, supply chain and community investment
• Previous senior team management experience

You will be a strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to adapt and absorb new ideas and information. You will look to innovate and solve complex issues; comfortable dealing with ambiguity and challenges. Working closely with the CEO you will have political acumen and posses the ability to manage the media. You will represent this global brand internally and externally and deliver results.

For more information apply here or contact Martin Killeen at Acre.

Ref. 2772

As a Resourcer at Acre, your input will be invaluable and you will search out the best candidates for the recruitment projects we’re working on. With access to the world’s largest database of sustainability and green professionals, specific responsibilities will include:

• Identifying suitable individuals using all available resources (database, online networks, advertising)
• Interviewing and assessing candidates both on the phone and face to face
• Researching and mapping the marketplace
• Headhunting
• Keeping commercially up to date with developments and legislation within the environmental, climate and sustainability space

Working at the cutting edge of this exciting and globally important area, you will be given full support to grow your career in recruitment.

Skills and qualifications required:

• Educated to degree (or equivalent) level
• Previous resourcing or research experience in a recruitment environment
• Confident user of Microsoft office, recruitment software systems, and online job boards

Experience within the environment, energy, sustainability / CSR sector will be highly beneficial; a passion for this sector is essential.

For more information and to apply for this opportunity please submit your cover letter and CV here.

Ref. 2747

You will have primary responsibility for continuing to build and direct work with companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. You shall have significant autonomy in developing business opportunities and delivering consulting projects that provide high value to companies interested in improving their CSR or Sustainability performance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Consulting and Member Services: Playing a principle role in managing and delivering consulting services across a variety of projects (CSR performance assessment and strategy development, reporting, stakeholder engagement, environmental sustainability, ethical supply-chain, issues management and human rights)
• Business development and recruitment: Pro-actively develop new business opportunities and recruit new member companies
• Internal Practice Management: Represent the Pharmaceuticals/Biotech sector at internal management meetings, strategy discussions and budget planning
• External Representation: Presenting at Industry conferences, writing publications, forming beneficial external partnerships; and creating other opportunities to raise the profile of the company

Your background and qualifications will consist of:

• Master’s degree in business, law, public policy, environmental management or other relevant discipline required
• Significant consulting experience (7 years+) required, to perform the key functions of a consulting practice leader, including: developing and maintaining senior-level client relationships; pursuing and creating business opportunities; and overseeing multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Significant experience consulting within pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (European market knowledge a plus)
• Deep knowledge and experience in key CSR content areas, such as: stakeholder engagement, supply chain, environment, human rights, or sustainable development
• Experience in developing CSR-related methodologies, such as: sustainability reporting, social/environmental risk assessment, strategy design & implementation, or social/environmental impact indicator development
• Proven leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to mentor the skills and effectiveness of other team members
• Outstanding verbal, written, and facilitation skills
• Willingness to undertake business travel (~ 25-40% time)

Please contact Martin Killeen on 773.327.0963 or martin@acre-resources.com for a confidential discussion.

Ref. 2742

As a Recruitment Consultant at Acre, you will help develop business within the green space, working with a variety of companies to search out the best people for their requirements.

We are looking to hire an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team in London. At this level we’d be interested in passionate individuals with demonstrable ability, experience and success in:

• Business development and sales within a recruitment environment
• Communicating professionally with clients and candidates
• Managing and delivering the full recruitment process
• Attending and presenting at client meetings
• Establishing a network of industry contacts
• Achieving financial targets

You will be able to develop your knowledge of this exciting and globally important area within a commercial environment, and will be given full support to grow your career in recruitment.

Skills and qualifications required:

• Educated to degree (or equivalent) level
• Previous recruitment experience
• Confident user of Microsoft office, recruitment software systems, and online job boards

Commercial experience within the environment, energy, sustainability / CSR sector will be highly beneficial; a passion for this sector is essential.

For more information and to apply for this opportunity please submit your cover letter and CV here.

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