TheRockGroup Netherlands is looking for an experienced sustainability consultant!
You want to be a part of realizing the transition to a sustainable economy by working to transform businesses. You enjoy working with a hands-on approach and a commercial mindset in a small growing organization. And you have the entrepreneurial attitude needed to succeed in such an environment. This role might be for you.
Our company
At TheRockGroup we develop sustainability strategies for organizations and work with them to succeed in the sustainability transition. We work with SME’s, MNC’s, governments, civil society organizations and knowledge institutes. Next to our sustainability advisory work we develop and execute higher education and professional education. We enjoy engaging students, (young) professionals and board members, teaching them about sustainable business and training them in the skills needed to make a difference in different types of roles and organizations. In addition we guide (sometimes in the role of co-entrepreneur) young sustainable start-ups to help them grow. We are not shy in confronting clients or joining the public debate on topics that concern us. In our relation with our clients and partners we rather take the role of critical friend, than opportunistic mercenary.
The role
In our growing company, we are looking for a new colleague who wants to contribute to further developing our organization. You will play a key role in our organization in external work including project management, acquisition, account management. You will contribute to our education practices. Also internally you will play an important role in guiding our junior colleagues, service development and further improving our processes.
What you bring
- Strong sustainability consultancy skills: >5 years of experience in sustainability consultancy including acquisition and project management experience. Preferably obtained while working in an established sustainability consultancy.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: and preferably experience. At minimum several years of experience in operating in a small (>5 fte) enterprise.
- Creative and open thinker: You have ideas, natural curiosity and are capable of filtering through all your thoughts and turning them into something of value. You are able to excel in open and dynamic environments and enjoy taking initiative.
- Communication skills: You are a team player and know how to communicate and work together with colleagues and clients. You enjoy guiding your colleagues and others in developing their own skills and knowledge.
- Charm/charisma: A certain wildness/eccentricity is appreciated. In work, you are yourself, not a facade. However, you are competent in distinguishing between emotions and arguments, knowing how to give and how to receive and use feedback
- International experience: both in project execution and acquisition
- Language skills: Dutch, English and preferably additional languages.
What does not fit us
- Bureaucrats
- Reactive ‘employee’ attitudes
- Big egos, hierarchy, people who enjoy titles
- Do before you think-ers
- Think without ever do-ers
- People who expect other people to fix the tasks they do not like
What do we offer
- Opportunity to make a positive difference with your job
- A leading role in a friendly and ambitious company
- The opportunity to work with a great team and help them to take the next step in their professional development
- Space for your own initiative
- Great flexibility in work times and locations
- An office in the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam
- Reimbursement for travel costs to work
- pension scheme
- your own work laptop
- Of course remuneration that matches your experience and competencies
Sounds like this potentially is the role you are looking for? Send us your resume and a motivation letter with a clear subject heading in your email applications@therockgroup.biz with reference to vacancy 2022-2NL.
For questions you can also contact Bertus Tulleners: bertus.tulleners@therockgroup.biz