We are looking for
high quality individuals who will be motivated by the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and successful business at the cutting edge of sustainability and to partner with world-class leaders to take on some of the planet’s most pressing ESG challenges.
- Independently manage and contribute to delivery of sustainability consulting projects. Specifically, projects will be focused on Responsible Sourcing, Human Rights and Climate Services.
- Manage the projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and efficient delivery as well as project team management, client engagement, project administration, quality control, and internal reporting.
- Be the point of escalation for challenges and issues identified by the client or the team and resolve these issues alongside the project director and to the satisfaction of the client.
- Oversee the project roadmap, budget, and resources to complete the work within the project plan, identify potential risks and make timely adjustments and revisions to the process, as needed.
- Independently contribute to business development through proposal writing, pipeline management, pitches / presentations, client cultivation, and raising LRQA’s profile through thought leadership, blogs and speaking opportunities.
- Manage staff allocated to projects and contribute to broader team development through mentoring, training, and promoting a positive open team atmosphere.
- Partner with senior leaders, customer leads, and other product leads to support / lead the design and development of effective programs, products, and services that respond to client needs.
- Uphold standards of LRQA platforms and systems, including project management systems, business development systems, and other processes.
- Contribute to product development, from high-level marketing materials to detailed SOPs and delivery tools.
- Stay informed about best practices and trends in responsible souring, human rights and emerging regulatory frameworks informing supply chain due diligence to continuously improve processes and procedures.
Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements :
years of relevant experienceProfessional experience with and expertise in sustainability consulting in the areas of Responsible Sourcing and / or Human Rights Due Diligence.Manager-level experience, including project management, team management, and business development experience.Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.Professional experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, human rights or modern slavery is needed.Outstanding written and spoken communication and presentation skills.Strong collaboration and interpersonal skillsCapacity and willingness to work across different time zones and to hold meetings outside of regular local working hoursExperience in a high-growth company or entrepreneurial environment