CSR & Sustainability Jobs

The successful candidate will have a track record of developing capacity building and remediation tools and be able to illustrate how to disseminate these practical tools to help an organisation’s supply chain implement its Code of Conduct credibly and consistently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the ethical audit programme and training competencies throughout the supply chain
• Managing engagement with third party ethical audit companies
• Conducting research on current industry ethical initiatives and best practice
• Assisting with the publication of the annual Corporate Responsibility report
• Continuing to raise the profile of the Ethical Trading department within the organisation through regular stakeholder briefings
• Representing the organisation at public forums and seminars

Working in this strategic role with one of the most dynamic retailers in this space, will provide an incredible opportunity to create a positive impact at the forefront of sustainability.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 203 170 5885 or apply below including your covering letter and CV.

Ref. 2542

This is a high profile position within the core management team and will take responsibility in two key areas;

• Developing the Company’s CR profile in the marketplace
• Developing the Company’s team to provide expert consulting and support services to clients around CR strategies and communication tools that will deliver innovation, effectiveness and success

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, ambitious and creative in their thinking and approach. They will have an exceptional knowledge of CR and have previous experience in a communications agency or client-side CR communications, visual identity and branding.

Essential skills and experience required:

• Track record in growing client relationships
• Confidence in pitching ideas, presentations and tenders to clients
• Demonstrable project management and organisational skills
• Expert knowledge of CR issues and understanding of the changing nature of communications
• Ability to work at an executive level with corporate clients

The CR Communications Manager will contribute to strategic company decisions and will take full responsibility for client relationships. This position is an opportunity to take a driving role in the future success of a business with over 12 year’s experience of working with many of the UK’s leading organisations who see CR as a major aspect of business.

For more information contact Toby Young on 0845 257 8030 or apply here.

Ref. 2539

The organisation, synonymous for quality and style, requires a compliance officer to manage CSR activity and drive supplier and compliance improvement forward.

You will be someone who enjoys new challenges and is ready to play a fundamental role in an innovative position. Working on new factory assessments, tracking and reporting CSR progress and issues, and communicating with suppliers or subcontractors, this huge international brand requires a confident, forward thinking candidate with broad CSR and compliance experience.

Your responsibilities involve:

• Engaging with and driving supplier compliance improvements in diverse areas (including labour and environmental compliance)
• Collating and enhancing visibility of production methods and locations
• Creating awareness of obligations policy developments within CSR, locally and globally
• Monitoring of production
• Using benchmarking and research skills to identify and communicate risks and challenges that can affect the brand

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Social Auditor (SA8000/similar training qualification)
• Experienced in building social compliance in textile, footwear and/or accessories brands
• Skilled in the manufacturing and supply chain
• Confident with their Japanese and English language skills.

Fluent Japanese is an essential requirement.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive best practice in CSR for a leading brand, and fantastic career development opportunities are available for the right candidate.

For more information contact Hannah Wylie on 0044 203 170 8038.

Ref. 2538

As Senior Campaigns Manager you will be responsible for researching, developing, delivering and co-ordinating national campaigns and activity to demonstrate my Client’s brand leadership in and commitment to community initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Researching and developing issue-based campaigns in partnership with NGO/charity partners
• Maintaining appropriate networks to ensure the Community & Campaigns team is tuned in to current issues and new initiatives
• Working with the membership and marketing teams to ensure national and regional campaigning activity is co-ordinated
• Monitoring and measuring campaign impacts

Skills and experience required:

• Highly developed communication and project management skills
• Experience of developing and delivering community investment strategy and campaigns
• Understanding and experience of impact measurement
• Financial management skills
• Degree/post graduate professional qualification or equivalent

This position represents an opportunity to work within a leading brand and player within corporate responsibility and sustainability.

For more information or to discuss your next career move contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here

Ref. 2533

This is a high profile opportunity for an exceptional individual with commitment and passion to push their career forward. This broad, senior level role offers responsibility for strategy and direction of the CSR and ethical sourcing programme.

The CSR & Ethical Sourcing Manager must be a thought leader with the gravitas to influence at a senior level as well as working across the business to deliver an innovative forward thinking CSR strategy.

The successful candidate will have a breadth of CSR experience in governance and policy, reporting, stakeholder engagement, employee engagement & investor relations.

Ideal experience and expertise will include:

• A solid background within ethical sourcing and appreciation of ethical supply chain issues faced in a leading brand retail environment
• An understanding of the challenges and rewards of working in a fast moving environment such as retail or FMCG

This role demands a breadth of experience across CSR and ethical sourcing and an individual who can demonstrate accountability and ownership of a complex and challenging CSR strategy.

To register your interest please email your CV to hannah@acre-resources.co.uk

Ref. 2532

As a key member of the Corporate Responsibility team, you will work with both internal and external stakeholders, championing the environmental business. As the Company’s expert in sustainability, and environment & climate change policy, governance and public affairs, it will be your responsibility to appreciate how changes will affect the company. Where necessary it will be your responsibility to develop strategy and communicate within the business.

This is a broad, senior level position offering responsibility and direction. You wil represent the company at professional forums and be a spokesperson when required.

My client is looking for individuals who are a team players, bringing energy, innovation and gravitas to this vital role.

For more information and to discuss this opportunity further contact Olivia Anderson on 0203 170 8036 or apply here.

Ref. 2531

Reporting into the Director of Marketing, with direct access to the Chief Executive, board of Trustees and senior management team, the right Candidate will be responsible for developing the programme to raise in excess of £1.5m per annum. They will initially be tasked with launching, leading and managing a major appeal, so experience of co-ordinating capital appeal fundraising would be extremely advantageous. The right Candidate will:

• Lead the strategic development of our Clients fundraising programme by engaging with UK and international high net worth individuals, grant making bodies, trusts and foundations.
• Lead a small team of major donor, trust and foundations staff (2 direct reports) that will raise £1.5m per annum by 2014 and liaise with other key areas of the organisation in order to reach strategic objectives.
• Lead and project manage capital appeals, project funding, donor stewardship and relationship management, fundraising proposals and compelling cases for support.

The right Candidate will have the gravitas and track record to be an ambassador for the organisation in relationships with UK and international funding bodies and donors.

You will have management experience and track record in leading successful teams, excellent communication and negotiation skills, be approachable, adaptable and have a positive disposition that inspires confidence. This is a fantastic chance to make a lasting impact with a dynamic and relevant organisation.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 203 170 5885 or apply below.

Ref. 2526

The successful position holder will contribute to the design and delivery of a wide-ranging corporate responsibility strategy across the UK business and support the Head of Stakeholder Strategy in developing and implementing the operating plan on time and to budget.

The Stakeholder Strategy Manager will play a pivotal role in the continued delivery of the current stakeholder engagement programme; specific responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with customer facing colleagues to arrange face to face conversations with a wide range of stakeholders
• Implementing analytical tools to measure significance of these conversations; track issues and make reputational recommendations
• Writing annual stakeholder engagement programme report; accounting for activity and response to stakeholder issues
• Continuing to attract further stakeholders to engagement programme and new delivery mechanisms (group meetings, discussion forum, communication tools)

Internally the Stakeholder Strategy Manager will interact with the Communications Team and other countries’ Stakeholder Strategy Managers. Externally, key interactions will be with NGOs, Board members, charities and expert corporate responsibility organisations.

This role requires solid and proven experience of CR at both strategic and operational level, operating in multinational and complex organisation.

Skills, experience and competencies required:

• Up to date knowledge of CR practices and techniques, including global standards
• Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and corporate responsibility reporting in line with KPI frameworks
• The ability to present strategic ideas to senior level audiences with credibility and gravitas
• Experience in embedding CR strategies across organisations
• Objectivity to combine empathy and understanding with the views of a wide range of stakeholders with strong commercial focus
• Proven successful delivery
• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject
• A team player

For more information about this position contact Toby Young on 0845 257 8030 or apply here.

Ref. 2524

• The right Candidate will previously have developed and implemented a comprehensive NGO partnership programme. Ideally, they will have done this in the field of ‘sport for development or community sports sponsorship
• The Candidate will have previously identified and worked with community partners to develop strategic, high impact projects in line with community investment models, agreeing mutually beneficial objectives and targets that were aligned with their organisations objectives and strategy – the Candidate will have to have a sound commercial awareness and judgement
• They successful individual will have excellent project and relationship management skills and a proven track record of achievement of leveraging best practice in community investment programmes. They will have evidence of making the most effective use of management resource, ability to engage with senior stakeholders, business units and country level community teams. This is to ensure all programmes have full business engagement and ownership, are appropriately located and all opportunities are maximised to deliver business value
• The Candidate will be experienced in working with a variety of communications functions – including media relations, public policy and corporate communications to profile and represent the programme to key audiences and influencers, including UK and international government, media, CSR organisations and internal audiences. The Candidate will need to manage relationships with the marketing and sponsorship team to maximize the profile and value of the investment
• The Candidate will be responsible for the measurement and evaluation of the programme and have had previous high value budget management experience. They will need to review and ensure project adherence to the company’s governance framework and will need a high standard of written and verbal communication and reporting skills
• The right Candidate will have to manage a variety of new and existing community programmes, be pro-active and able to operate independently, and have had experience in a global role with a continued willingness to travel globally

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0)845 257 8030 or click here to apply including your Covering Letter and CV

Ref. 2523

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing the Community Outreach Programme
• Working with the various internal Committees to maximise employee engagement
• Working closely with Marketing/PR to promote community relations efforts and initiatives
• Representing the organisation at external meetings and deputising for the CSR Manager as required

Your skills and experience will include:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent), in business, public relations or closely related business discipline, plus appropriate post qualification experience
• Experience of working alongside the public/local communities and planning, organising and co-ordinating events
• Knowledge of the planning system, public relations and topical environmental issues
• The ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders (both internal and external) to deliver the best possible results
• A broad base of management skills including project management, consensus-building, and communication/presentation skills

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and growing CSR team with a real community focus. To apply for this position, please contact Hannah Wylie or apply here

Ref. 2522

Primark, part of Associated British Foods Plc, has engaged Acre Resources to assist with the hire of an Ethical Trade Manager (ETM) in Vietnam and Cambodia. AB Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £8.2 billion and over 96,000 employees in 44 countries.

AB Foods has a significant presence in High Street retailing through its fast-growing Primark value fashion and clothing chain, trading from 191 stores and 5.77 million sq ft of selling space in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Holland and Germany. Research has shown that Primark is now the second largest clothing retailer in the UK by volume.

The ETM is responsible for the implementation and following up of Ethical Trade Strategy and goals of Primark for the suppliers in Vietnam and Cambodia.

The ETM will be monitoring and supporting remediation against policies and procedures based on the Primark Code of Conduct (PCC), national and other applicable laws. Principally the company’s Ethical Trade strategy is based on the implementation of the Primark Code of Conduct, which in turn is based on the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code for implementation.

Duties will include:

• Conducting audits in accordance with the Primark Code of Conduct, and the accurate preparation of audit reports
• Supplier remediation, for example supplier training or organising work shops for factory managers, workers and representatives in order to ensure high standards
• Project management and coordination
• NGO and external stakeholder engagement

The ETM should possess, as a minimum, the following skill sets and experience:

• Solid and demonstrable hands on experience of conducting Ethical Code Compliance Audits and well as related activity
• A good understanding of Ethical/Social and if possible Environmental issues and standards
• Exposure to SA 8000 audit protocols, and be certified as a lead auditor
• Excellent communication skills, including very good verbal and written English
• Exposure in working through Multi Stakeholder engagement/initiative models
• Ability to work independently, self driven while at the same time being in constant communication with the team and line managers
• Proficiency in Information Technology tools (software applications) and Windows packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• A team player

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining ‘why you are the right candidate for this role’ to info@acre-resources.co.uk or apply here

Ref. 2520

Primark, part of Associated British Foods Plc, has engaged Acre Resources to assist with the hire of an Ethical Trade Manager (ETM) in Bangladesh. AB Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £8.2 billion and over 96,000 employees in 44 countries.

AB Foods has a significant presence in High Street retailing through its fast-growing Primark value fashion and clothing chain, trading from 191 stores and 5.77 million sq ft of selling space in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Holland and Germany. Research has shown that Primark is now the second largest clothing retailer in the UK by volume.

The ETM is responsible for the implementation and following up of Ethical Trade Strategy and goals of Primark for the suppliers in Bangladesh.

The ETM will be monitoring and supporting remediation against policies and procedures based on the Primark Code of Conduct (PCC), national and other applicable laws. Principally the company’s Ethical Trade strategy is based on the implementation of the Primark Code of Conduct, which in turn is based on the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code for implementation.

Duties will include:

• Conducting audits in accordance with the Primark Code of Conduct, and the accurate preparation of audit reports
• Supplier remediation, for example supplier training or organising work shops for factory managers, workers and representatives in order to ensure high standards
• Project management and coordination
• NGO and external stakeholder engagement

The ETM should possess, as a minimum, the following skill sets and experience:

• Solid and demonstrable hands on experience of conducting Ethical Code Compliance Audits and well as related activity
• A good understanding of Ethical/Social and if possible Environmental issues and standards
• Exposure to SA 8000 audit protocols, and be certified as a lead auditor
• Excellent communication skills, including very good verbal and written English
• Exposure in working through Multi Stakeholder engagement/initiative models
• Ability to work independently, self driven while at the same time being in constant communication with the team and line managers
• Proficiency in Information Technology tools (software applications) and Windows packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• A team player

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining ‘why you are the right candidate for this role’ to info@acre-resources.co.uk or apply here

Ref. 2518

Primark, part of Associated British Foods Plc, has engaged Acre Resources to assist with the hire of Ethical Trade Managers (ETM) in China. AB Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £8.2 billion and over 96,000 employees in 44 countries.

AB Foods has a significant presence in High Street retailing through its fast-growing Primark value fashion and clothing chain, trading from 191 stores and 5.77 million sq ft of selling space in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Holland and Germany. Research has shown that Primark is now the second largest clothing retailer in the UK by volume.

The ETM is responsible for the implementation and following up of Ethical Trade Strategy and goals of Primark for the suppliers in China.

The ETM will be monitoring and supporting remediation against policies and procedures based on the Primark Code of Conduct (PCC), national and other applicable laws. Principally the company’s Ethical Trade strategy is based on the implementation of the Primark Code of Conduct, which in turn is based on the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code for implementation.

Duties will include:

• Conducting audits in accordance with the Primark Code of Conduct, and the accurate preparation of audit reports
• Supplier remediation, for example supplier training or organising work shops for factory managers, workers and representatives in order to ensure high standards
• Project management and coordination
• NGO and external stakeholder engagement

The ETM should possess, as a minimum, the following skill sets and experience:

• Solid and demonstrable hands on experience of conducting Ethical Code Compliance Audits and well as related activity
• A good understanding of Ethical/Social and if possible Environmental issues and standards
• Exposure to SA 8000 audit protocols, and be certified as a lead auditor
• Excellent communication skills, including very good verbal and written English
• Exposure in working through Multi Stakeholder engagement/initiative models
• Ability to work independently, self driven while at the same time being in constant communication with the team and line managers
• Proficiency in Information Technology tools (software applications) and Windows packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• A team player

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining ‘why you are the right candidate for this role’ to info@acre-resources.co.uk or apply here

Ref. 2517

Primark, part of Associated British Foods Plc, has engaged Acre Resources to assist with the hire of an Ethical Trade Manager (ETM) in Turkey. AB Foods is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £8.2 billion and over 96,000 employees in 44 countries.

AB Foods has a significant presence in High Street retailing through its fast-growing Primark value fashion and clothing chain, trading from 191 stores and 5.77 million sq ft of selling space in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Holland and Germany. Research has shown that Primark is now the second largest clothing retailer in the UK by volume.

The ETM is responsible for the implementation and following up of Ethical Trade Strategy and goals of Primark for the suppliers in Turkey.

The ETM will be monitoring and supporting remediation against policies and procedures based on the Primark Code of Conduct (PCC), national and other applicable laws. Principally the company’s Ethical Trade strategy is based on the implementation of the Primark Code of Conduct, which in turn is based on the Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code for implementation.

Duties will include:

• Conducting audits in accordance with the Primark Code of Conduct, and the accurate preparation of audit reports
• Supplier remediation, for example supplier training or organising work shops for factory managers, workers and representatives in order to ensure high standards
• Project management and coordination
• NGO and external stakeholder engagement

The ETM should possess, as a minimum, the following skill sets and experience:

• Solid and demonstrable hands on experience of conducting Ethical Code Compliance Audits and well as related activity
• A good understanding of Ethical/Social and if possible Environmental issues and standards
• Exposure to SA 8000 audit protocols, and be certified as a lead auditor
• Excellent communication skills, including very good verbal and written English
• Exposure in working through Multi Stakeholder engagement/initiative models
• Ability to work independently, self driven while at the same time being in constant communication with the team and line managers
• Proficiency in Information Technology tools (software applications) and Windows packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• A team player

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining ‘why you are the right candidate for this role’ to info@acre-resources.co.uk or apply here

Ref. 2514

Working for a fast moving leading brand, your responsibilities will include;

• Management of their CSR annual planning process shaping the projects to be delivered across the business
• Management of their governance process including measurement and reporting to the Steering Group/Corporate Responsibility Committee
• Coaching and support of project managers and directors across the business to deliver projects on time, to quality and budget
• Building capability within their international teams, including defining group ways of working and sharing learning across teams

With a sound grounding in CSR, ideally with a community focus, you posses;

• Excellent process management skills
• Experience of project management
• Good written communication skills, with experience of implementing communications strategies to consumers / stakeholders.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with a broad range of people – including international colleagues
• The ability to influence at a senior level

This is an opportunity to really catapult your CSR career by joining a leading brand in an innovative high profile team.

Please email your CV to hannah@acre-resources.co.uk 0044 203 170 8038

Ref. 2489

They are the largest European non-profit membership organisation, working with over 40 organisations to introduce and enforce European animal welfare legislation. They are recognised as the credible partner, on all animal welfare standards and policies, to major European institutions.

The Candidate will be a highly committed and experienced project leader who will define and implement a strategy to integrate animal welfare into European retailers’ food supply chain. Working alongside national members, you will coordinate consumer information and retail focus campaigns in order to meet the aims of the organisation.

Tasks include:

• Identifying, in conjunction with the Director, prioritised and time-bound objectives for the Sustainable Food Chain and CSR programme
• Gathering and analysing existing retail standards and developing a strategy to increase the importance of animal welfare in the European food supply chains of supermarkets
• Developing strong networks among key retailers, consumers, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders in order to implement an effective campaign
• Establishing contacts with European and national retailers relating to their food supply chain standards and animal welfare policies
• Promoting animal welfare as a factor of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility with key stakeholders
• Assisting and coordinating the campaign activities of national organisations in the EU
• Managing and co-ordinating projects and ensuring delivery on time
• Monitoring trends and developments in the retail sector relating to ethical food supply chain issues, consumer preferences, labelling and information

The Candidate:

• Will be fluent in English to business level, with at least one other EU language, ideally French and/or German

Will have a proven track record of either

• Managing a Sustainability/Corporate Responsibility programme within the retail and/or food and/or ethical supply chain sector

and/or

• Strong track record of managing programmes and campaigns from a NGO perspective

• Will have a commercial understanding of the issues, practices and strategy in Sustainability and CR and/or animal welfare within the supply chain
• Will be a good communicator in writing and speech with good strategic influencing and communication skills, with an ability to provide a compelling case for action to motivate and enthuse retailers, consumers, NGOs and other stakeholders
• Will be realistic about what is achievable but has the flexibility and maturity of proactively taking initiative to execute strategy into action and onto results
• Will be a driven self-starter, who can work on their own as well as in a team
• Will operate from Brussels with occasional travel within Europe

The successful Candidate will be an optimistic, enthusiastic and innovative sustainability professional with a commercial focus. This is a unique opportunity to develop a programme that intersects the commercial world and sustainable food supply chain throughout Europe.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough on +44 (0) 203 170 5885 or apply below including your covering letter and CV.

Ref. 2483

You will lead a team working on behalf of a major European retailer, supporting them to meet social and environmental requirements defined by the BSCI. In particular you will lead in the management of a supplier qualification project in relation to social standards in Chinese factories. You will undertake factory visits in the region to liaise with factory management and worker representatives on social and environmental issues.

Responsible for a project team of Chinese consultants your responsibilities will include:

• Project management and coordination
• The training, coaching and management of four Chinese consultants and other staff
• Development of training material
• Quality control, cost management and project reporting
• Organising work shops for factory managers and representatives in order to ensure high standards

You will have proven staff and project management experience and will be a proactive and entrepreneurial individual. In addition you will have:

• Experience with the implementation of social standards (e.g. BSCI, SA8000, EICC, ICTI, WRAP)
• A good understanding of Quality, Environmental and OHS issues and standards
• Knowledge of Chinese labour law

You will be fluent in English and will preferably be fluent or have an understanding of Mandarin or Cantonese.

Initially this will be a contract role; however there may be opportunities for extension. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a motivated and ambitious team and to work on a project which will have a significant positive impact.

To discuss in further detail call Hannah Wylie 0044 203 170 8038 or send your CV to Hannah@acre-resources.co.uk

Ref. 2471

Reporting to the CEO this senior management position is responsible for overseeing the development and successful delivery of Global Action Plan’s community-based programmes. The Director of Programmes provides the strategic leadership, ensuring all projects are delivered cost effectively, on time, and meet environmental targets.

Using expert people management skills to motivate and manage an overall team of 25 people, the Director of Programmes will create an overall strategy of delivery against Global Action Plan’s business objectives. Specific responsibilities include:

• Proactively developing relationships with current and potential funders
• Encouraging open and effective communications with all Global Action Plan teams
• Ensuring the Programmes Team is meeting the expectations of commercial partners
• Implementing high quality project management to understand programmes’ performance and effectiveness; addressing challenges and offering remedial procedures
• Presenting and reporting progress to CEO, Board of Trustees and Management Team

The Director of Programmes will carry out all line management duties, developing staff and motivating through exceptional leadership. Previous experience within programme and/or project management, developing strategy and a track record of innovation and achievement is essential. Outstanding networking, relationship building, influencing and financial management skills are pre-requisites.

Global Action Plan will look for a genuine and demonstrable interest in environmental issues and energy and enthusiasm to support this pioneering area of the charity sector.

If you are committed to making a real difference please apply by emailing your CV with a supporting cover letter.

Ref. 2465

Due to continued growth and demand a Communications and Marketing Executive / Account Manager is required. This position will be responsible for the development and project management of programmes delivered to top end corporate clients as well as charities and NGOs.

The key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and maintain a rapport with clients
• Ensure work is delivered on time, to brief and on budget
• Produce regular progress reports both for client and internal use
• Manage and develop account support staff
• Prepare detailed project proposals using creative solutions

This is a high profile position and the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, ambitious and creative in their thinking and approach, engaging both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have gained previous experience within a communications role and will be looking to develop their skills in client handling, research, writing and project management.

Necessary experience:

• Excellent project management, time management and organisational skills
• In-depth appreciation and understanding of CSR and sustainability issues
• Previous experience working with corporate clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Offering a good benefits package including healthcare, pension and a generous holiday allowance, this is a fantastic opportunity for a CSR marketing or communications professional who is looking to move into a challenging and fast paced environment within a leading successful consultancy. Please send your CV to joseph@acre-resources.co.uk or call on 0203 170 8044

Ref. 2253

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.

Based in London, you will be working alongside a vibrant and talented team of professionals. 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.

A proven track record in recruitment and new business development is essential. Whilst this may be from a range of sectors, you will have a demonstrable passion for environmental issues and a desire to learn more.

If you would like to be considered for a position within the Acre team, please send your CV along with a cover letter to mail@acre-resources.co.uk quoting reference 2476.

Ref. 2467

The purpose of the role is to;

• Research, analyse and monitor SRI issues at companies in assigned sectors;
• Produce sector studies on assigned sectors and related SRI issues;
• Plan, arrange, carry out and report on engagement with companies;
• Assist in screening and other supporting work for the ethical funds;
• Provide information and assistance as required for marketing of SRI and ethical products and client presentations;
• Contribute to the identification and analysis of public policy issues relating to SRI.

As well as having a real passion and enthusiasm for the SRI sector, candidates will have:

• Experience in SRI research and engagement with companies
• Sound understanding of financial markets and a business environment
• Prior experience in research and analysis of public policy issues
• Excellent research and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage projects and work load on one’s own
• IT literacy including database management

Salary will be on dependant on experience. Ref. 2437

You will be responsible for implementing enterprise-wide software solutions for some of the world’s largest companies.

Your duties will involve:

• Ensuring proper project management processes are in use throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage day-day implementation of enterprise software solutions
• Align appropriate resources to meet project goals and deadlines

To be considered for this role, you will have strong experience in project management and software solutions implementation for large enterprises. Your main skill set will contain the following:

• 5 years + project management on software solutions implementation
• Proven track record for project planning, executing, controlling and closing
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in client facing situations
• A background in software development
• PMP certified

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in applying, please send your resume to martin@acre-resources.com or apply here.

Ref. 2433

The Head of Diversity & Inclusion will lead large scope global enterprise initiatives, acting as the subject matter expert for diversity and inclusion and providing advice and counsel to the business. This highly visible role will contribute significantly to the expansion of the dynamic culture and will emphasise an inclusive work environment where diversity of background, thought, culture, skill sets and perspective are celebrated.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing the current state and desired future state of diversity and inclusion through a quantitative and qualitative approach to enable an inclusive working environment to be developed
• Working with the Executive Committee Sponsor to deliver an agreed business case and defined global strategy for diversity and inclusion
• Supporting the Executive Committee Sponsor in establishing the infrastructure needed to realise the defined strategy. This will include the governance of the strategy via a Company-wide Steering Group and development of systems, processes & measures to determine maturity against the strategy
• Interfacing with relevant functional leads from HR and performance excellence and other business areas to ensure policies, processes and practices support an inclusive working environment and modify and evolve to enhance employer proposition
• Leading the approach to the inclusion and professional development of women within the Company including overseeing annual Global Forums & Conferences

The ideal candidate will be

• A subject matter expert in the field of Diversity & Inclusion with demonstrable experience and expertise facilitating diversity and engagement training
• Able to provide evidence of a successful track-record in strategy development and implementation on a UK-wide and ideally global basis.
• An exceptionally strong communicator, able to influence a diverse stakeholder group both internally and externally, often at senior levels.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough or Toby Young on

+44 (0)845 257 8030 or click apply to submit your CV and covering letter.

Ref. 2412

Their software solutions products address today’s most pressing issues such as Climate Change, Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying prospects within assigned territory
• Generating sales leads by exchanging with potential customers
• Responding to RFI/RFPs
• Managing the full sales life cycle
• Attending industry conferences & tradeshows

Ideally you will have:

• Solid and demonstrable success in B2B sales
• Experience in EHS / CSR sales
• The gravitas to develop relationships at a senior level
• The ability to multi-task

If you meet the above requirements and can accomplish your objectives by identifying, developing, and strengthening long-term relationships with customers and partners then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please contact Martin Killeen at + 1 773 327 0963 or martin@acre-resources.com

Ref. 2383

The company produces the leading software for materials information management. In doing so they provide cutting edge Life Cycle Analysis software to some of the world’s most innovative manufacturers and technology companies. They are now looking to promote a unique software tool which will have a tangible impact on the way companies select and utilise materials.

The ideal candidate will provide a critical function in managing the development of this product, sitting on the interface between the clients, and the internal software and marketing departments.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Meeting current and prospective clients to provide technical insight
• Liaising with the internal software development and marketing team to recommend improvements based on client feedback.
• Coordinating the software update timetable
• Project managing the bi-annual consortium meetings of major clients and key stakeholders
• Representing the company at trade shows, lectures and conferences

Essential skills required:

• An MSc (or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry or a related materials background
• Experienced with current environmental legislation including REACH, EuP, RoHS, ELV, in the UK and abroad
• Professional experience within the materials industry

Experience with Life Cycle Analysis or eco design, and fluency in more than one language is an advantage.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high tech, dynamic environment, on an innovative tool used by industry leaders. This role will involve extensive international travel to the US, Europe and beyond.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact James Irwin on +44(0) 203 008 4695 or apply here. Ref. 2344

The Head of Ethical Business Conduct will provide leadership and guidance to the Business and will have substantial direct involvement with senior business executives and the opportunity to be a critical influence on the ethical culture of the Company.

This role will play a pivotal role in leading and implementing global ethical business conduct initiatives, programmes and activities to achieve the objectives of the Company’s CR agenda.

This role will also be expected to set the tone for ethical behaviour by reinforcing the principles and standards defined in the Company’s Business Conduct programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Executive Committee objectives in progressing towards a recognised leadership position with regard to Business Conduct
• Developing and delivering targeted training modules to stakeholder groups on areas of concern
• Producing company-wide campaigns focused on continuous awareness and accountability for ethics and business conduct
• Managing all work areas related to Business Conduct, including training and supporting infrastructures. This will include governance via effective project management, and corporate measurement & reporting tools
• Working with team members on the research and provision of information for the annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, specifically related to Code of Conduct compliance and ethics training completion
• Representing the Company at external and internal conferences on areas of subject matter expertise
• Initiating and growing relationships with external bodies, and creating networks to develop best practice initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a background in the implementation of a similar programme of business ethics within a global multi-national organisation, and be able to evidence this. They should also be an exceptionally strong communicator, able to influence a diverse stakeholder group, often at senior levels and used to raising awareness of policy on a global scale.

To discuss this opportunity further contact Rufus Bullough or Toby Young on

+44 (0)845 257 8030 or click apply to submit your CV and cover letter.

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