Science-Based Targets initiative: Engagement Manager, Europe

Location:  Netherlands, Bonn (Germany) Region, Paris region

Job Purpose and Background:
The Science Based Targets initiative, the leader in high-ambition corporate climate target-setting standards, is looking for an Engagement Manager for Europe to design and deliver regional insight, partnership, and engagement strategies to drive the adoption of science-based targets in Europe and strengthen the relevance and credibility of our standards.

These roles are part of SBTi's Insight and Engagement team within the wider Impact department.

This position will report to the Head of Engagement and Outreach, based in, the UK

About the SBTi:
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science.

It is focused on accelerating companies worldwide to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.
The SBTi defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.


For more information, please visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify priority markets and sectors for engagement and develop insight and engagement strategies
• Establish and manage regional insight and engagement partnerships with SBTi’s founding partners (WWF, CDP, WRI, UNGC, and WMB), providing support to partners that promote science-based targets and leveraging partners’ reach and relationships to bring market insight to SBTi’s standards development
• Identify, establish and manage new partnerships to reach priority markets and sectors (e.g.
  
  business associations, sector bodies, business sustainability initiatives), supporting partners that promote science-based targets
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with corporations, industry associations, sustainability consultants, and NGOs to foster collaboration and co-creation of insight initiatives and special projects.
• Deliver regional activities in support of global partnerships and initiatives, for example webinars and working groups on scope-3 challenges, working with and through partners as possible 
• Establish and manage effective communication channels to gather relevant information and updates on SBTi developments and disseminate them to partner organisations
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration among regional partners
• Work with the Communications department and other regional teams to develop and create context-specific versions of engagement materials to train partners and support partners’ outreach activities
• Support the central stakeholder engagement team to ensure European stakeholders participate in consultations to inform standards development
• With partners, design and implement market insight programs (surveys, round-tables, listening sessions, etc.) to gather feedback on the application of SBTi standards in real world contexts
• Host 1:1 calls with high-impact companies and stakeholders to understand barriers to adoption of SBTi standards or any threats to the SBTi’s credibility in the region 
• Host and deliver webinars on the SBTi’s standards and other products for general audiences, partners, and other stakeholder groups
• Collaborate with other regional teams to consolidate market insight and bring relevant feedback into SBTi’s standards development processes.
• With partners and companies, undertake special projects to build uptake of science-based targets in Europe and promote high-ambition corporate climate action in the region, for example, engaging companies in collaborative projects that showcase their performance or lessons learned through participation in the SBTi
• Work with the Head of Insight and Engagement, the Evidence and Learning Manager and the Communications Department to conduct stakeholder mapping to identify key corporate actors, influencers, and decision-makers across different sectors and regions, understanding their needs and challenges in adopting SBTi standards.
• Work cAlosely with the Communications department to develop and implement regional communications, sector marketing, and events strategies  

• 7-10 years of relevant experience
• Degree in business administration, external/public relations, international relations, marketing, sustainability, environmental science, economics or a related field is required.
  
  Master's degree is preferred;
• Experience with corporate sustainability and/or engagement of companies and organisations for sustainability initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience in corporate engagement, management of working groups/communities of practice, and stakeholder management
• Experience with multi-sectoral and cross-sector partnerships;
• Good understanding of corporate sustainability topics, particularly climate change, GHG emissions accounting and corporate mitigation strategies;
• Excellent public speaking skills and proven ability to interact with different level representatives, from private, nonprofit and public sectors, with confidence and fluency on key engagement messages and goals;
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to make complex technical subjects accessible to non-expert audiences;
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, prioritise and give strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of teams and external stakeholders, liaising as needed across different time zones and cultures;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change;
• Ability to work flexible work hours due to the international nature of the work;
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Fluency in additional European languages is a distinct advantage.  The Regional team should ideally cover French, German, Spanish and Italian.

• Working in one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate action;
• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team;
• Salary Range 48,000 – 68,000 GBP
• Attractive holiday package.