Strategic Lead for Responsible Sourcing

4 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Environment Platform Wales Full time
Job Title: Deputy Language Director

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable strategic lead to support our growing portfolio of projects within responsible sourcing. This role is suited to someone who is an expert in client relationship management with the passion to nurture and develop teams.

About the Role

As a Deputy Language Director, you will 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 will have the opportunity to work with companies such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, Mars, General Mills, and Cargill on commodity supply chains including palm oil, sugar, soy, coconut, and cocoa.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of client and projects, taking accountability for effective planning, resources, and budget.
  2. Lead the development of client's proposals and design large scale projects with our global teams and external network to support multi-country delivery.
  3. Provide oversight to project technical teams, mentor/coach and develop people into their roles within responsible sourcing projects.
  4. Line management responsibilities include mentoring and supporting team members' growth.
Requirements
  1. Substantial experience within responsible sourcing either gained in the private sector or within a consultancy environment.
  2. Experience working on complex & high value projects with high profile FMCG clients internationally (beyond Europe).
  3. Team and line management experience with proven ability to motivate and drive performance.
  4. A flexible approach with the ability and confidence to learn and adapt in a fast-paced sector.
  5. Knowledge of one or more of our other working languages - Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa or Mandarin.
What We Offer
  1. 25 days plus public holidays (with an extra 2 days the following year should you take your well-earned holiday within the year).
  2. We contribute to your pension (up to 8%).
  3. We support learning and development with a dedicated team to help you achieve your goals; we provide access to training for knowledge and competency development.
  4. Life insurance and income protection insurance.
  5. We organize regular in-person team gatherings, regional and international knowledge exchanges and social events.
Location and Salary

Location: Oxford, UK or Leiden, The Netherlands

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (for the UK) or up to €73,000 - €78,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.

We operate on a hybrid basis, encouraging staff to attend the office regularly to maximise interactions with colleagues and encourage collaboration, but also appreciating individual circumstances and preferences.

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