All Things Urban

We are a new, independent foundation joining the movement to accelerate a transition to a just and regenerative economy. Combining our philanthropic purpose with the scale and reach of industry, we work persistently and collaboratively to: 1) influence capital, working through the global financial system to redirect the flow of capital so that investment encourages good business practices; and 2) transform industries, tackling the most pressing and systemic issues of fashion and the built environment.

In your role as Senior Programme Manager – Net Zero Carbon Buildings you will support the design and delivery of the Built Environment programme by identifying, supporting and scaling net zero carbon, circular and healthy built environment interventions that work with and through industry to address the dual crises of inequality and climate change.

- Strategy. Support the Head of Built Environment with rolling out the Laudes’ Built Environment strategy, the development of a compelling vision and pragmatic five-year strategic plan for the net zero carbon buildings workstream, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s vision, mission and priorities. Further, incorporate - as part of the strategy – the learning from other teams and streams within the foundation. - Ambassadorship. Act as an ambassador and technical expert in relevant fora and governance bodies to build the credibility and leadership of the foundation and promote, practical yet ambitious, research, activities and actions that accelerate Europe’s built environment towards delivering net zero carbon, circular and healthy outcomes. - Delivery. Support the delivery of the programme strategy by contributing to defining clear roles and objectives, establishing programme credibility through high performing teams and partners, and designing, executing against, and evaluating relevant results frameworks to maximize impact. - Partner Management. Support the development of a robust pipeline of partnerships to accelerate the transformation of Europe’s built environment towards net zero carbon (operational and embodied), including building relationships with key stakeholders from the built environment sector. Lead the establishment of coalitions of actors capable of delivering systemic change across the Built Environment Programme, including fostering skills and operational efficiencies across the partner ecosystem that ensure their long-term success. - Convening. Further the dialogue across the Built Environment Programme to bring together thought leaders from various schools of thought, promoting discussion regarding the systemic changes needed across the built environment sector and what can be done to catalyse and implement those changes; support leading organisations to take relevant action(s). - Learning. Proactively contribute to a learning dynamic within the foundation by researching, analysing and sharing new and relevant insights with the wider team. - Budget Management. Develop and manage the administrative and programmatic budget which constitutes part of the Built Environment budget.

To be successful in this role, you meet the following requirements: - A Bachelor or Masters’ degree (or proven ability to act on this level by working experience), ideally in a built environment discipline. - Significant experience (at least ten years) working in sustainable built environment roles in industry, including proven expertise in the fields of embodied carbon and circularity in construction. - Experience working with philanthropy in accelerating change, and of effective grant making and management. - Understanding of the fields of modern timber construction and/or sustainable finance desirable but not strictly required. - Appreciation for and awareness of how to contribute to systems change in the built environment, with a track record of establishing successful partnerships. - Experience with budget management, grant management and/or the delivery of complex programmes is desired, alongside experience of managing and supporting staff. - Strong analytical and project management skills, able to break down and solve complex problems and present these to external stakeholders in compelling ways. - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Strong in building and maintaining networks. Adaptability to changing contexts. - Fluent in English and preferably at least one other language of the countries where the foundation is active.

- Geographic scope: EU - Travel expectations: Up to 25% (candidates should be able to travel freely without any restrictions) - An (online) assessment can be part of the recruitment process - Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure

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