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Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and propel the global transition towards a circular economy
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Salary £55000
Location UK - Remote or Isle of Wight
Expires Expires at anytime
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is at the forefront of driving the global shift towards a circular economy. As an influential organization, it collaborates with businesses, academia, and policymakers to implement systemic solutions that benefit both people and the environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a visionary team dedicated to creating a sustainable future.
- Establish and maintain high-impact partnerships with Strategic Partners.
- Engage with C-level stakeholders to foster buy-in for the circular economy concept.
- Monitor engagement activities and maintain quality relationships within the Network.
- Align partnership impacts with the Foundation’s 2030 strategic goals.
- 7+ years of experience in relationship management or business/economics.
- Prior experience with circular economy projects is highly advantageous.
- Proven ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including C-level executives.
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and vision creation.
- Agility in evolving environments and excellent prioritization skills.
- Strong management skills with a track record of meeting critical deadlines.
To apply, click the green icon to upload your CV and cover letter. For assistance or more time to complete the application, contact recruitment@ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an organization that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy. We work with, and inspire, business, academia, policymakers, and institutions to mobilise systems solutions at scale, globally. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Our vision is a new economic system that delivers better outcomes for people and the environment.
The role entails working directly with our Strategic Partners to maximise the impact of those partnerships. You will create buy-in to the circular economy vision at all levels of our Network organisations including C-level stakeholders. Your main responsibilities will be as follows: Being the key contact for businesses within the Network and ensuring the quality and trust of those partnerships; keeping track of engagement activities and key contacts. Ensuring the impact of those partnerships and their alignment with the Foundation’s 2030 strategy through agreed Partnerships plans.
Job requirements include 7 years+ experience in a role related to relationship management or business and/or economics. Experience of working on circular economy projects will be a definite advantage. Proven ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders from different backgrounds, including C-level stakeholders and technical experts. Evidence of cross-functional management showing the capacity to create vision and supporting stakeholders in achieving that vision. Experience of working in agile, evolving environments. Evidence of strong management skills with experience in meeting time-critical milestones as well as the ability to prioritise effectively to deliver on an outcome basis.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus UK Bank Holidays plus discretionary organisational extra days leave) generous parental leave; enhanced pension options/private health scheme after 6 months; wellbeing programme.
To apply, click the green icon where you will be asked to upload a CV and covering letter. If you need longer to complete your application, please contact us at [email removed - click apply for more details].
