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Deputy Director, Responsible Sourcing |
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Reference |
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Deputy Director, Responsible Sourcing (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application) |
Sectors |
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Sustainability, Climate, Environment Management
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Location |
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Netherlands - Europe, England (South East) - UK
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Town/City |
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Oxford |
Salary |
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€73,000 - €78,000pa if in The Netherlands |
Type |
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Fixed Term and Permanent Roles |
Status |
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Full Time |
Level |
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Senior Level |
Deadline |
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18/09/2024 |
Company Name |
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Proforest |
Contact Name |
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Adela Pike |
Telephone |
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01865243439 |
Email |
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personnel@proforest.net |
Website |
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Further Details / Applications |
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Description |
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We’re seeking an experienced and knowledgeable strategic lead to support our growing portfolio of projects within responsible sourcing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with deep technical knowledge gained working on responsible sourcing within agricultural supply chains to take on a strategic role where your impact will be felt. This role is suited to someone who is an expert in client relationship management with the passion to nurture and develop teams.
Who are we?
Proforest is a mission-driven organisation that provides a consultancy service working throughout agricultural supply chains supporting the production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes for People, Nature and Climate. These cover issues such as protecting and restoring forests and natural ecosystems, respecting worker’s rights, advancing gender equality, and engaging with communities and indigenous people.
What will you do?
You’ll be part of the growing Responsible Sourcing Team, a team of expert technical consultants who support the implementation of our clients’ responsible sourcing and production commitments. You’ll have the opportunity to work with companies such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, Mars, General Mills, Cargill on commodity supply chains including palm oil, sugar, soy, coconut and cocoa. Our client projects share our mission to deliver positive outcomes for People, Nature and Climate by using and adapting Proforest’s ACRES approach.
Key responsibilities include:
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Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of client and projects, taking accountability for effective planning, resources, and budget. Lead the technical delivery, shape client’s strategy and advice with the support of a technical team of experts and consultants.
What is your profile?
You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent business acumen, expert in environmental and social issues in agricultural supply chains and be able to shape and advise on client’s strategy. You’ll feel comfortable with the institutionalisation of technical knowledge building on client’s work. To be considered for the role you will also have:
Essential:
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In depth knowledge and understanding of social and/or environmental issues in tropical agriculture supply chains such as deforestation, regenerative agriculture, climate change, livelihoods, gender equality and respect for human rights
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Experience and working knowledge on one or more tropical commodities e.g., Soy, Sugar, Palm oil, Cocoa, Rubber, Coconut
Desirable:
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Knowledge of one or more of our other working languages - Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa or Mandarin
Why should you work for us?
You’ll be part of a global organisation with a shared vision, working in offices across 8 countries with staff from more than 17 countries, speaking more than 40 languages.
What else does Proforest offer?
Key information
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Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (for the UK) or up to €73,000 - €78,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
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Hybrid working: Proforest operates on a hybrid basis. We encourage staff to attend the office regularly to maximise interactions with colleagues and encourage collaboration, but we also appreciate individual circumstances and preferences. We prefer attendance at the office twice a week, if possible, with a minimum of once a week.
To apply to the Oxford office click here
To apply to the Leiden office click here
We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all.
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