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Join the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Plastics Initiative, leading global efforts for a circular economy and confronting plastic waste issues.
Overview
Salary
£59960
Location
Cowes, Isle of Wight or remote UK base
Expires
Expires at anytime
Visa
Visa sponsor - UK
Organisation summary
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a dedicated charity propelling the inception of a circular economy. It aims to revolutionize the future of business, society, and the natural world, with a particular emphasis on combating plastic wastage.
Role Summary
- Head the Global Commitment program and develop strategy along side the Lead.
- Manage significant strategic programmes and assist the team in achieving program goals.
- Direct and handle the annual delivery of the Global Commitment's industry-leading report.
Role Requirements
- Track record of leading successful initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
- Understanding of the plastic packaging industry.
- Expertise in corporate disclosure or in publishing external reports.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in related sectors (business, economics, NGO).
Application Process Details
- Complete the application process by clicking the green icon, which will prompt you to upload a CV and covering letter.
- Note: Remote working outside the UK is not supported, but Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship can be arranged for relocation.
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a charity committed to building a circular economy, so we can create a better future for business, society and the natural world. As part of our Plastics Initiative, you will work collaboratively across the Foundation to drive our common vision of a circular economy for plastic, in which it never becomes waste.
The role entails leading the Global Commitment programme. You will directly support the Lead to shape and deliver the strategy; manage key strategic programmes; and support the team to deliver against programme objectives. You will work closely with the Lead and Exec Lead to shape the next phase of the Global Commitment and be responsible for the delivery of the Global Commitment’s industry-leading annual report.
Job requirements include proven experience of leading successful multi-stakeholder initiatives, demonstrated understanding of the plastic packaging industry, and expertise in corporate disclosure of packaging usage and/or publishing external reports. A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in a relevant sector (e.g. business, economics, NGO) is required.
Benefits include a generous holiday allowance 25 days plus UK Bank Holidays plus discretionary organisational extra days leave at Christmas and Easter, generous parental leave; enhanced pension options/private health scheme after 6 months; wellbeing programme.
Please note that we cannot support remote working outside of the UK for this role but would consider Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship if relocation to the UK is needed. Apply by clicking the green icon where you will be asked to upload a CV and covering letter. Desired starting date: as soon as possible.
