Corporate Engagement Manager

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November 3

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ProVeg International

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Non-profit • Social Impact

ProVeg International is an organisation committed to transforming the global food system by reducing reliance on animal agriculture and promoting plant-based diets. With a presence in over 12 countries, ProVeg works on multiple fronts, including business innovation, policy advocacy, and public education, to encourage a shift away from animal-based foods. Through initiatives like the Veggie Challenge and collaborations with various stakeholders, the organisation aims to tackle pressing global issues such as climate change, lifestyle diseases, global hunger, and animal suffering. ProVeg International is also engaged in shaping policies at the UN and EU levels to drive the adoption of plant-based alternatives.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• In collaboration with ProVeg UK leadership, lead the implementation of the Corporate Protein Transition Programme in the UK, to increase retailer and foodservice companies’ ambitions regarding the protein transition. • Encourage companies to adopt protein split target-setting and promote best practices for increasing the share of plant-based sales. • Build and maintain strong relationships with NGOs, major food retailers, foodservice companies, government institutions, and policymakers. • Monitor and analyse public opinion, consumer trends, and scientific developments related to plant-based diets to inform team strategies. • Support the monitoring of national legislative developments related to sustainability and food systems; draft policy briefs and advocacy materials to influence decisions on the protein transition. • Work closely with the UK Communications Manager to develop impactful strategic communication plans to drive public and stakeholder engagement. • Support with representation of ProVeg at national B2B conferences, food systems roundtables, and other strategic events. • Organise and facilitate stakeholder engagement initiatives, including roundtables and webinars. • Identify relevant UK funding opportunities and support the development of funding proposals led by ProVeg International. • Support the international team in rolling out foodservice strategy as part of the Corporate Protein Transition programme, in collaboration with country leads. • Support the alignment of a European civil society coalition around a single shared protein diversification ask of major food companies. • Support the design, procurement, delivery and dissemination of influential research and reports that will support corporate protein diversification at European level. • Work closely with the International Senior Corporate Engagement Manager to support the implementation of the Corporate Protein Transition programme across ProVeg countries.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in corporate affairs, policy, or advocacy, ideally in the fields of food systems, public health, or sustainability. • Experience in building relationships and driving change, for example with government agencies, supermarket executives, NGOs, or thought leaders. • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). • Strong project management and organisational skills with an eye for detail. • Ability to synthesise complex data and policy insights into compelling strategies and messaging. • Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative team player. • Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings and events. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently in a dynamic environment. • Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed. • Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection. • Existing network within the UK food retail or policy landscape (desirable). • Experience in supermarket engagement or corporate sustainability advocacy (desirable). • A working understanding of UK policy-making structures, key stakeholders, and legislative processes (desirable).

🏖️ Benefits

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget. • Provision of a work laptop. • Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements. • Career development support. • Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription. • Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays). • Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling. • Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service. • Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts. • Compassionate animal companion leave.