Remote Director of Standards Job in UK Leather Working Group

Who you are

• Experience working at a senior level with Boards, Committees or Executive teams
• In-depth knowledge of standard setting
• Proven experience within the leather or leather product, fashion and textiles or agricultural supply chains is an advantage
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to provide effective leadership and motivate staff
• Ability to influence others with a good understanding of stakeholder management
• Proactive, confident decision maker
• Membership of a professional institution, such as IEMA, preferred
• International experience preferred
• Program and project management experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel both in the UK and overseas up to approximately 25% of the time

Desirables

• Experience working at a senior level
• Knowledge of standard setting
• Proven experience in related sectors

What the job involves

• Responsible for supporting the development of the strategic direction of the organisation
• Accountable for ensuring the robust governance and development of the LWG sustainability standards
• Develop technical training and support for the implementation of the LWG sustainability standards
• Act as the LWG representative and a thought leader in these areas

Application process

• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are submitted. Early application submission is strongly encouraged