Strategic Initiative Lead

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Fairtrade Foundation Full time

Job title:
Strategic Initiative Lead

Salary:
£55,834 per annum

Location:5.7 The Loom, 14 Gower's Walk, London, E1 8PY (Hybrid Working)**
Contract/Hours: Full time 35 hours per week, Permanent


Fairtrade Foundation are recruiting for a Strategic Initiative Lead to deliver complex strategic priority projects for The Fairtrade Foundation in the UK.

This role is working within and across a matrix international team of experts to deliver pioneering changes to Fairtrade's approach to drive change for farmers and workers.

This role will lead priority strategic projects from implementation through to successful completion, including; project governance; developing operational plans; monitoring and delivering project activities; mitigating delivery risks; leading internal stakeholder engagement plans; and developing internal change processes in collaboration with functional leads.

The role will provide project leadership for the operational development and delivery of specific strategic initiatives. The role requires a growth mindset, problem solving focus and a commitment to delivering innovation and results.


You'll need to have a degree or qualification related to international development, agriculture, ethical trade, sustainability and/or equivalent by experience.

If you have experience of working in Tea supply chains, that's great, but it's not essential.


Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers around the world.


Globally, across all Fairtrade members, we share a vision of a world in which all farmers and workers can enjoy secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future.

To achieve this we connect disadvantaged farmers and workers with consumers, promote fairer trading conditions, and empower farmers and workers to combat poverty, strengthen their position and take more control of their lives.

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

Farmers and workers have a strong voice at every level of Fairtrade, from how they invest in and run their local organisations to having an equal say in Fairtrade's global decision-making.


Closing date:
Friday 31st
May at 12pm.

Interviews will take place on w/c 10th
June.

Contract:
Full-time, Permanent.

Role Purpose


The Strategy and planning team is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation, design and project management of critical strategic initiatives and the delivery of organisational governance ensuring regulatory compliance.


The Strategic Initiative Lead will join Strategy & Planning team and is responsible for leading and delivering complex strategic priority projects for The Fairtrade Foundation in the UK.

This role is working within and across a matrix international team of experts to deliver pioneering changes to Fairtrade's approach to drive change for farmers and workers.

This role will lead priority strategic projects from implementation through to successful completion, including; project governance; developing operational plans; monitoring and delivering project activities; mitigating delivery risks; leading internal stakeholder engagement plans; and developing internal change processes in collaboration with functional leads.

The role will provide project leadership for the operational development and delivery of specific strategic initiatives. The role requires a growth mindset, problem solving focus and a commitment to delivering innovation and results.

Key deliverables include:

Project development:

  • Develop strong understanding of internal processes, governance and approvals.
  • Develop strong knowledge of wider industry contexts relevant to the specific strategic initiative, working with internal and external experts to identify market and producer needs.
  • Communicate any relevant market and industry trends to both internal and external audiences.
  • Identify and champion any need for change in relation to the strategic initiative, and work in collaboration with functional leads to assess change readiness and impact.

Project Delivery:

  • Develop and deliver a strategic project plan that identifies immediate, medium
- and long-term challenges and solutions in relation to the strategic priority.

  • Work in close partnership with the global Fairtrade movement to deliver an integrated approach for positive change for farmers and workers.
  • Work closely with Deputy Director of Partnerships and Head of Strategy and Planning in UK on ensuring growth initiatives move at pace, respond to market and producer feedback, and create an enabling environment for delivery of priority projects.
  • Act as a key link internally across the Fairtrade Foundation and the global Fairtrade system. Ensuring key deliverables are met and approaches balance market access and producer impact.
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