Sustainability Communications & Reporting Manager

We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

We’re a bunch of outsiders, dreamers, entrepreneurs, rebels and activists who fight for full regeneration of our people and planet. We move furiously fast in an ever-changing ecosystem, and we also fail fast, learn, get back up and try again. To thrive in this slightly crazy atmosphere, we’re also a bunch of mates, doing cool things and supporting each other along the way.

Celebrating the outdoors isn’t just something we talk about - when the seasons change we’re out there to mark it. Exploring, sharing, workshopping, camping and enjoying local produce (and wine) is all part of it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You’ll be supported and encouraged all the way.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on…

Vivobarefoot aspires to go beyond sustainability to become a regenerative business. This is a big ambition and a complicated journey. We’re looking for someone that can help us communicate this journey both internally and externally, to our people, customers, business community and many more. Working as part of the Sustainability team (we call ourselves the Regeneration team) and in collaboration with the Marketing and Insights teams, you’ll produce engaging and informative content and reports for our target audiences.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Managing the creation, delivery and promotion of Vivo’s annual ‘Unfinished Business’ Integrated Report. Working across the Vivo ecosystem and with external agencies, designers and content creators to bring to life Vivo’s journey to becoming a regenerative business.
• Providing content, guidance and support to the Marketing and Insights team in the development of engaging campaigns with sustainability narratives and claims across all external platforms.
• Owning the review, substantiation and ongoing evolution of Vivo’s external product sustainability claims, in compliance with an evolving legislative landscape.
• Working with the Head of Regeneration to create and manage internal Regeneration updates/engagement across the business and leading the rollout of internal Regeneration training.

WHAT WE'D LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

• Broad communication skills across the wide and challenging scope of sustainability topic areas.
• Good knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, requirements and cross-industry benchmarks.
• Creative and collaborative approach to creating content across a wide range of platforms and mediums.
• Ability to distil complex subjects and data into engaging narrative without losing accuracy or integrity.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to develop and deliver upon a project plan, budget and timeline.
• Ability to operate in a fast paced, dynamic, self-managing environment
• Passion for health, fitness, footwear and the natural world.

JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING..

• CLOSING DATE: 28th of October 2022.
• This is a full time position.
• We are mostly working flexibly from home and meeting up in person as each team requires. You will be required to attend few team and company events each year - please feel free to reach out to us if you'd like further information on this!

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!