Closing date: 5th February 2025 at 23:59pm
Full time, Permanent
Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1-2 days per week in office)
Salary: £55,600 - 57,630 per annum (salaries are graded against our pay framework and are not negotiable)
The B Corp Movement
B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting social and environmental impact on a par with profit.
Why this job?
B Lab UK is seeking a strategic leader to oversee the B Corp journey and help transform our certification and recertification processes. In this new role, you will be critical in ensuring an exceptional experience for companies applying to become B Corps.
You will lead the certification and recertification functions, overseeing performance, managing risk, and ensuring smooth operations. As a project leader, you’ll guide the transition to new standards, managing timelines and engaging stakeholders across the organisation to ensure a successful transformation.
In this role you will:
* Support the Director of Growth & Product to implement B Lab UK's strategy and vision for an exceptional B Corp certification experience.
* Work closely with the Certification Manager and Recertification Lead to design clear, effective processes for an outstanding customer journey.
* Take accountability for the performance of certification and recertification functions, identifying and mitigating risks through proactive engagement with the wider organisation.
* Spearhead the transition to new performance standards, coordinating a cross-functional team to ensure timely adoption and integration.
* Line management of the Certification Manager and Recertification Lead, fostering growth and development through coaching, performance management, and establishing effective ways of working.
* Drive projects that enhance the certification and recertification experience, acting as an escalation point for companies facing challenges.
* Work with the Global office to forecast certification and recertification capacity and monitor key performance metrics.
What we're looking for:
* Ability to successfully lead, motivate and develop a team.
* Proven track record of successful project management, with ability to coordinate plans spanning multiple functions.
* Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and delegate when appropriate.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Problem-solving, risk management, and ability to drive process improvements.
* An optimist who understands the role business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.
What we give you:
* Purpose driven work enabling B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good.
* Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
* Private Medical and Dental cover.
* Learning and Development opportunities.
* Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance.
* Working in a flexible office workspace.
How to apply:
If you share our passion for sustainability and are excited to join us in this role and support a growing movement, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that all applications must be made through Beapplied. Please refer to the link below to be redirected to the application link and for the full job description for this role.
To apply for this role, we ask that you provide your responses to 3 key questions, as well as uploading your CV. It is important that you ensure your answers to the questions are specific and that you provide examples which fully demonstrate your skills and experience relevant to the role.
B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission.
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