July 7, 2009 - SustainAbility is seeking an experienced Social Policy Director to join our Advocacy Team. The team is responsible for ensuring that the organization is expert, compelling and articulate about key social and environmental issues. We are looking for a creative team player, comfortable with our hybrid campaigning/consulting identity and excited to contribute to our work with senior corporate decision makers to achieve transformative leadership on the sustainability agenda. The Director will be based in London or Washington DC.

The Director’s primary responsibilities are:

• To build our organisational knowledge based on the specific social issues relating to SustainAbility’s priority sectors – healthcare, food & beverage, energy, IT, mobility and finance
• To embed this knowledge in our advocacy and consulting work in pursuit of SA’s end goals of a healthy planet, equitable access to healthcare, energy, food and corporate accountability
• To lead or support billable advocacy and consulting work – the Director will join either our food or healthcare team
• To undertake business development including development of client opportunities, sector development, networking and outreach
• To lead or support thematic advocacy work – written, representational and media work to enhance SustainAbility’s thought leadership

You should have:

• At least seven years relevant experience of working in business, government or NGO
• At least five years management experience
• An advanced degree in business or a directly relevant field
• Demonstrable understanding of, and commitment to, the social agenda in relation to the corporate sector
• Knowledge and experience of working with issues central to either health care or nutrition, including an understanding of human rights
• A commitment to SA’s Mission, Vision and Values modelled in behaviours
• An enthusiasm for working in a small team demonstrating energy, self-motivation, collegiate problem solving and an ability to think outside the box
• Demonstrable experience in engaging with a consulting business, or experience of developing or implementing a change strategy within a business
• A proven track record of business development and maintaining senior client relationships
• A willingness to travel worldwide, extensively
• Experience of writing under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Experience of public speaking and working with the media

Salary range is between £45,000 - £70,000 or $ 80,000 – $110,000.


A full Job Description can be viewed on our website - www.sustainability.com.


Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to humanresources@sustainability.com

Deadline for applications: 21st July 2009

SustainAbility

SustainAbility

Independent think tank and strategy consultancy. Experts in corporate responsibility and sustainable development. Advisors on market risks and opportunities.

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