Job Description

Company Description

, the systems change company and certified , was founded to drive the achievement of the and the by transforming markets and business models in five key systems: nature and food, materials, and circular economy, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance.

We are guided by the conviction that all system transformations are rooted in human transformations. We must continue to bring more diverse people and voices into real conversations to succeed. We know we don\'t have all the answers; we may not even have all the right questions. But we know that open mindsets drive change, so relationships, people, and trust are at the heart of everything we do.

Position

Do you want to be part of the change?

As a Strategy Associate, you will be instrumental in working on various key projects in the Materials and Circular Economy platform. You will work in highly collaborative project team set ups and work with complex multi-stakeholder relationships across the private sector, governments, NGOs, and industry bodies. You will input into workstreams that draw expertise from around the organisation and amongst external partners. You will have ample opportunity to introduce and own your own workstreams within the Materials & Circular Economy space. As such, we are looking for someone who has experience in operating across a range of sectors and the ability to work on fast moving corporate advisory projects and longer-term coalition pieces of work.

More specifically

• Co-create approaches with our partners/clients to overcome the perceived trade-offs between economic viability, ecosystem regeneration, and social inclusion and wellbeing,
• Bring data together in a consistent way and perform analyses based on agreed questions for insights,
• Develop long-lasting and collaborative relationships with project partners and stakeholders,
• Provide strategic insights and develop practical solutions for successful transformations
• Support these partners in monitoring, evaluating and communicating their business model, vision and impact.

Who is leading the change?

You will be part of the Materials & Circular Economy team, led by Partner Ben Dixon.

At Systemiq, Ben works across the circular economy and energy platforms. In his first year at Systemiq, he has worked with diverse clients, including the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, the United Nations International Resource Panel, and large multinational companies in the packaging and chemicals industries. He also manages SYSTEMIQ\'s growing work programme on plastics, which aims to contribute to the critical transition towards a plastic packaging industry that is more circular, less wasteful, and does not pollute the environment and oceans with plastic.

Requirements

The Mindset, Skills & Experience we are looking for

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated contribution to change and impact, e.g., in thought leadership/research, project management, client relations, or stakeholder management. You have a strong record in professional excellence, and/or relevant academic achievements, and/or demonstrable curiosity and understanding of systems change.

You have proven yourself in different contexts and are keen to work in a young, entrepreneurial company where you can get involved in a variety of work, shape the business, and make maximum impact. You are inspired by SYSTEMIQ\'s mission and approach to system change.

Specifically, you ideally come with a combination of the following mindset, skills, and experience:

• Master\'s degree/equivalent or higher
• Evidenced passion for SYSTEMIQ\'s mission and the sustainability / environment / social enterprise space,
• 2+ years of experience in a professional system change environment (thought leadership/research, start-ups, advisory/consulting, strategy, project management, investment,), preferably in an international environment,
• Understanding of key concepts and contexts within the topic area of environment, industry, energy, consumer goods, manufacturing, or agriculture/land use,
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical and structuring skills with high level of comfort & enthusiasm for delivering intuitive presentations of complex data
• Intellectual and commercial curiosity with an interest to quickly dive into new topics,
• Collaborative team player and can-do attitude,
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify opportunities and new initiatives and to turn them into reality.
• Resilience under stress and resourcefulness to deliver
• Alignment with SYSTEMIQ\'s values (creativity, challenge, collaborate, change, care).

Please send your application via our website.

Other information

Opportunities to work in a hybrid work set up are available via our London, Paris, Munich, or Amsterdam offices

Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change and the mission we have set ourselves. So we commit ourselves to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of working from day to day. This includes recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.
• Providing a supportive environment. We want people to be themselves and be at their best, regardless of their background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.
• Enabling a long-term, sustainable approach to work and life more generally. We want to support our people at all stages of their lives - as parents or caregivers, through changing life circumstances - and to accommodate personal priorities where they matter most.

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