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Ecosurety is looking for a Head of Circular Packaging to lead the development of recycling and reuse advice to our clients, helping us to deliver on our mission of ridding the world of unnecessary packaging.



This role requires strong leadership, analytical and communication skills to deliver insightful information in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with other experts in the organisation, you will help the Client Services Team to design and deliver impactful guidance to clients.



Reporting to the Innovation and Policy Director, you will inform the strategy that "goes beyond compliance" and enables clients to improve their packaging around the goods they sell.



We are an industry leading company of 95+ people, based in the heart of Bristol's vibrant city centre, with a mission to rid the world of unnecessary packaging. Our clients are many of the UK big brands and retailers, often facing big challenges over their use of packaging. We are a Certified B Corp, committed to balancing profit with our social and environmental impact.

Lead the development of practical packaging guidance, taking factors like recyclability, recycled content and reusability into account Collaborate with account managers and the business development team to deliver bespoke advice to our largest clients Develop and manage external stakeholder relationships within the industry Manage a small team of industry experts Build visibility and engagement by regularly speaking at industry events and leading collaborative impact projects Scan the horizon to understanding factors and risks affecting packaging, including policy and technical innovations Contribute towards retaining existing and growing new client relationships Help to inform and develop the company strategy

Person Specification

A genuine passion for recycling Proven experience in thought leadership relating to the packaging supply chain Bring insight through experience in several related roles over 8+ years. An understanding of UK Government environmental policies Strong stakeholder management experience, working in formal and adhoc teams. Contribute to the direction of the business through formulating the department's annual strategic plan Experience in managing a highly experienced technical team Experience presenting and speaking in public forums Ability to synthesis highly complex issues into concise summaries Strong ability to work in a standardised project management framework


We do not recruit based only on skills. We give equal weight to behaviours and the successful candidate must be well aligned with the Ecosurety Values Framework. Specifically, we will be looking for examples of: Responsibility; Clarity; Proactivity.

Package

c. 65-75k per annum (Pay band 6) Full time, 8-hour day with flexibility 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays 5 x salary life insurance, 7% employer pension contribution, up to 10% bonus, employee health cash plan, paid sick leave, critical illness cover, 2 weeks workcation, options to buy additional holiday or unpaid leave, 3 days volunteer leave, happy to talk flexible working, remote working, wellbeing support, great office location, 250 home working set up payment. Hybrid working: Employees are expected to work with colleagues (primarily at the office) at least 50% of the month


Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 19th November.


Start Date: asap



Ecosurety offers a working environment that enables our team to perform at their best, with flexible hours, remote working options, access to training and employee benefits. We focus on outputs, rather than work location or hours. If you are well organised, enjoy working with others and eager to make a meaningful contribution, please get in touch!


We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all. We embrace flexibility and diversity in the workplace and aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills free from discrimination, harassment or bullying.


We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of any of its job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of high-quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply for one of our roles as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.