Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting Consumers International in their search for a Sustainability Programme lead.

The role:

As Sustainability Programme Lead you will create a dynamic, powerful, and trusted connection between Consumers International and UN Environment Programme’s work to help drive sustainable consumption worldwide.

You will drive the success of the UN’s 10 Year Framework Consumer Information Programme for Sustainable Consumption and Production (CI-SCP), through excellent project management and stakeholder engagement.

You will adapt quickly and enjoy building and innovating in an entrepreneurial environment to assist the organisation in implementing new strategy and programmes on sustainable consumption.

You will also build strong relationships with the organisation's global network of Members and stakeholders to drive impact on sustainable consumption.

The organisation:

Consumers International is the only global membership organisation for consumer groups around the world, bringing together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers everywhere.

They work with their members and partners, across national borders to address critical, systemic global issues that impact and involve consumers. Representing and empowering consumers, they are their voice in international policy-making forums and the global marketplace to shape a world where everyone has access to safe and sustainable products and services. Their work shapes the future for consumers in food, finance, energy, mobility, sustainable consumption and more.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working on initiatives, policy or advocacy related to suitability
• Solid Project and or programmes experience
• Excellent ability to communicate complex information succinctly both in writing and verbally
• Sensitivity to differing contexts and cultures and adept at functioning in political situations
• Experience working with international decision-making bodies

If you are a passionate senior communications professional keen for their next challenge in a senior role at an organisation in an impressive growth stage with endless potential this could be the role for you!

Location: Home Based with travel to London Office ad hoc

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000

Contract: 12 Month FTC

To find out more please email a copy of your CV to harriett.stevens@harrishill.co.uk.

Closing date: This role will firmly close Thursday 28^th April at 5.00pm.

Please be aware only successful candidates will be contacted. 

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