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Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and champion the circular economy as a Project Manager for Policy and Institutions.
Overview
Salary
£46000
Location
Isle of Wight or remote UK, hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is at the forefront of the global shift towards a circular economy, striving for a sustainable future by collaborating with various sectors including business, academia, and policymakers. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to drive impactful change and contribute to an economic system that benefits both people and the environment.
- Lead significant projects within the Policy & Institutions team.
- Develop strategic approaches and ensure timely execution of plans.
- Manage diverse stakeholder relationships to advance circular economy goals.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a policy-related field.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in a second language is highly beneficial.
Benefits: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, parental leave, enhanced pension or private health options, and a wellbeing programme. Note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for at least 3 years. Immediate start preferred.
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 of Project Manager - Policy and Institutions will involve leading on specific projects and areas of work within the Policy & Institutions team, developing an approach (aligned with the EMF strategy), creating a plan, tracking progress against the plan and ensuring timely delivery. You will also be responsible for managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders ranging from policymakers (international institutions, governments and cities), academics, NGOs, academics, companies, and philanthropists to drive progress towards a circular economy.
Job requirements include 5+ Years’ relevant work experience preferably within a policy environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and analytical skills to structure and solve complex problems. Proficiency in at least one language in addition to English is a definite plus in this role given the range of stakeholder engagement.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus UK Bank Holidays plus discretionary organisational extra days leave), generous parental leave, enhanced pension options or private health scheme after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for this role. All applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK which is valid for at least the next 3 years. The desired starting date is ASAP and the closing date is August 9th, 2024.
