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Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and pioneer a sustainable future by leading business content and learning initiatives for a circular economy.
Overview
Salary £60000
Location Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a trailblazer in the development and advocacy of the circular economy, collaborating with global entities to create systemic change for the benefit of both people and the planet. The organization is driven by its ambitious goal to fundamentally reshape the economy to be regenerative and sustainable by 2030, making it an incredibly dynamic and impactful place to work.
Role Summary:
- Development and management of business content aligned with the Foundation's 2030 Strategy and tailored to the needs of the Network, especially business partners.
- Line management of the Content Team members.
- Fostering strong pedagogical, entrepreneurial, and strategic skills, with a commercial mindset.
- Efficient management of a team and budgetary responsibilities.
Role Requirements:
- Degree in business, economics, science, engineering, or a related field.
- Approximately 10 years' experience in creating professional learning offerings and international business partnerships at a senior level.
- Proven experience in managing diverse teams.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to act as an external representative for the Foundation.
- Capability to handle pressure and high volumes of work, especially during key project phases.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance and parental leave.
- Enhanced pension options and private health scheme after 6 months.
- Comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Support for international relocation, including accommodation and travel expenses.
The Foundation is dedicated to promoting equality and providing a discrimination-free workplace. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
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.
As a Business Content and Learning Lead, you will be responsible for developing and overseeing a diverse portfolio of business content offerings that orient around the Foundation’s 2030 Strategy, whilst being closely tailored to the needs of our Network, particularly our business partners. You will also have responsibility for line management of relevant team members within the Content Team. You should evidence strong skills in pedagogy, entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, sound commercial judgement, and the ability to manage a team and a budget.
Job requirements include degree level qualifications in business, economics, science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines. Circa 10 years’ relevant professional experience in creating professional learning offerings with evidence of partnering internationally with businesses at a senior level. Experience of managing a diverse team is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to represent the Foundation externally, including excellent written & verbal communication skills. The ability to work well under pressure and deal effectively with high work volumes typical in the build-up to milestone moments.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus UK bank holidays and discretionary extra days leave), generous parental leave, enhanced pension options/private health scheme after 6 months, and a wellbeing programme. The job is UK based with regular attendance at our office in Cowes, Isle of Wight (subject to individual circumstances). Some international travel may be required. We offer support with relocation from overseas, such as: helping to source accommodation, travel expenses to the UK (dependent on circumstances and eligibility).
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and providing a working environment free from discrimination. Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
