The Organization

The family-owned and value-driven business Jack Link’s EMEA is dedicated to crafting protein-packed snacks that are loved by consumers worldwide. The array of brands includes some of the fastest growing and innovating protein snack brands such as Jack Link's, BiFi and Peperami.

Their spacious and modern Jack Link’s EMEA headquarters is located in the vibrant Amsterdam Houthavens, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. The EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.

The story of Jack Link’s is one of family traditions. It began in the US with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small regional business into one of the fastest-growing snack manufacturers in the world. Today Jack Link’s sells more than 100 different protein snacks in more than 40 countries.

In 2014 Jack Link's acquired the BiFi and Peperami brands from Unilever, as well as a plant in Ansbach, Germany. As of the end of 2014, the brand-new EMEA head office in Amsterdam was operational as well. The EMEA team currently consists of about 800 employees. About 700 employees work in the Ansbach factory where BiFi and Peperami are produced. The others are working in Amsterdam and in the Sales teams in the markets. These employees are currently further developing their own, new Jack Link’s EMEA culture, adopting the global Jack Link’s values. Be Real, Show Awesome Character and Stewardship are core values, just like Speed Matters, Relationship Driven and Self Discipline.

Purpose Position

The ESG Manager at Jack Link’s EMEA is responsible for further shaping and implementing the sustainability strategy of Jack Link’s EMEA and governing the compliancy with ESG legislation. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Jack Link’s EMEA, the CSR/ESG Manager works closely together with external sustainability topic specialists and coordinates the support to deliver on the ESG Strategy.

What You'll Do

• The CSR/ESG Manager will be responsible for:
  • ESG Strategy development and implementation;
  • ESG Reporting processes;
  • ESG Governance;
  • ESG Compliance (Regulating, Reporting and Registration);
  • ESG Customer communication and customer information requests;
  • Acting as a strategic business partner on sustainability matters;
  • Partnering on Functional Sustainability Strategy Formation;
  • ESG Program Management;
• The first key deliverable will be to build the integrated ESG Strategy, Project management overview and Roadmap based on the relevant external ESG requirements and existing initiatives with Jack Link’s EMEA. The first foundation for this will be in place by the end of 2024.

What We Ask / What You Bring

• A university degree or equivalent and 5-7 years relevant experience in a sustainability management and/or reporting (consulting) role, and is ready to translate the developed skills and experience to an end responsibility sustainability management role;
• To be successful in this role you are internally driven about identifying, stimulating and coordinating the execution of the strategies to improve Jack Link’s EMEA’s sustainability performance and steer on objectives. This will involve initiating and coordinating initiatives that impact areas such as Carbon Footprint, Responsible Sourcing, Recyclability, Animal welfare, and Employee wellbeing;
• You are confident to create and lead projects to actively improve performance on Jack Link’s strategic sustainability topics. Based on a strategy with clear objectives, you will be confident to organize internal and external (topic) specialists and resources to carry out the right activities for the objectives to be achieved;
• You are experienced in sustainability stakeholder communication and -accountability and maintain current working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, all applicable sustainability and reporting laws and regulations (LsKG, CSDDD, EUDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, EPR, etc.);
• Professional level of English, Dutch language is nice to have;
• Location is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, EU work permit necessary.

What We Offer

• Work in an open, transparent, and inclusive culture with colleagues from all over the world;
• Receive a salary at market level that fits your experience;
• Experience a fast paced and dynamic work atmosphere;
• Receive 27 vacation days, a good company pension plan and an annual bonus;
• Boost your health with a ClassPass subscription and nutritious food offered by the company;
• Attend all fun and engaging events.

Interested?

We would love to receive your motivation letter and CV. Recruitment and selection are handled by Sustainable Talent. For more information, you can contact Tjerk Leij via tjerk@sustainabletalent.nl or +31 6 27877163. Link to apply directly: https://jobs.crelate.com/porta... 

The first round of interviews will take place with Sustainable Talent and start in the week of December 9; subsequent interview rounds will be held with and at Jack Link’s in Amsterdam.

At Sustainable Talent, we recognize that we play an important role as recruiters in providing access to various organizations. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced and valued, both internally and in our client advice. Therefore, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, and life experiences to apply.