Sustainability Manager

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

€ 60.000 - 80.000

Hi there!Are you ready to start on a journey with a purpose?Are you mission and data-driven, not afraid of change, willing to go the extra mile, and do you have a can-do attitude? Most importantly, do you thrive at a small, fun, international, and growing company, with ambitious goals? Then we are looking for you!

Your main responsibilities

As O My Bag's Sustainability Superhero, here’s how you’ll make a difference:

You’ll put our ambitious sustainability plan into action , constantly tweaking it to be even better and staying ahead of the curve. You translate recent developments, such as upcoming legislation and digital traceability platforms, into actions, whilst ensuring a frontrunner position in sustainable fashion.

You work directly with our producers in Kolkata on guaranteeing traceability throughout our supply chain, managing certifications, improving working conditions through our annual worker surveys, and organizing skills and gender equality training and championing fair wages.

Ever dreamt of turning 1% into a wave of change ? As the mastermind behind our 1% Giving Back projects you’ll oversee the women empowerment and education projects we already support, making sure they grow bigger and better, and you’ll think of new ways to ensure we’ll have positively touched the lives of 100.000 people by 2030.

You reduce O My Bag’s environmental footprint by crunching numbers to pinpoint areas for improvement and turn these into action. You join forces with external partners to research and implement strategies for both minimizing carbon footprint and in- and offsetting initiatives.

You work hand in hand with our production team to develop our Preferred Materials Matrix and source cutting-edge sustainable materials for product lines.

At O My Bag, we wear our B Corp badge with pride . As our Sustainability Manager, you’re the torchbearer of our mission to continually better our business practices and ensure we’re not just a part of the B Corp community, but an active, thriving member.

You’ll be our resident sustainability guru , you’ll keep our team in the know about all our ground-breaking endeavors. You know how to inspire and engage people within the company and beyond.

Spreading the word is key! You’ll team up with our marketing team to tell the world about our bold sustainability initiatives . As the face of O My Bag’s impact, you’ll be our ambassador both inside and out, weaving our story into every interaction, creating compelling reports, and igniting enthusiasm for our mission.

Some of the projects you’ll be working on this year:

Extend our Living Wage initiative to beyond our direct reach: Boost the involvement of other clients in closing the Living Wage gap.

We’re in the midst of our B Corp recertification. All the paperwork is done, and in Q3 it’s time for the interviews. The most exciting part … We’re not just aiming to maintain, we’ve got some bold plans for improvement !

Implement a traceability platform.

Set up a frontrunner research collaboration on the durability of our products looking at avoided emissions of shopping second hand extending the use phase of our bags and translating this into tangible and engaging information for our customers.

As the cherry on top of the cake: Winning a sustainability award !

We're looking for someone who:

Has a strong understanding of sustainability principles and best practices within the fashion industry.

Proven track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability strategies.

Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Has 5+ years of relevant work experience in sustainability and a bachelor or master degree.

Masters the art of communication in both Dutch and English and loves to write.

The ability to translate complex data into clear, engaging content.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in both independent and collaborative work.

Shares a passion for O My Bag's mission, values and desire to make a real difference.

What we offer

When you join our team, you'll experience:

Impactful Change: You'll have the opportunity to change the world by supporting ethical and sustainable practices.

A prime location in the buzzing 'The Pijp' area in the heart of Amsterdam.

O MyBags: Benefit from a personal budget and shop discount, allowing you to treat yourself to bags that not only make you happy, but also your friends and family.

Continuous Learning: Expand your horizons with a personal development budget and various opportunities for growth, including our book club, training sessions, yearly L&D getaway and more.

️ Fitness Perks: Stay active and healthy with discounts on OneFit subscriptions and the unwavering support of our team in staying fit.

Team Bonding: Join in on our monthly team activities, organized by our Party Committee.

Secure Future: Secure your future with our pension scheme through A.S.R. Doen Pensioen.

Meet the team

You'll be part of our Production & Sustainability team and closely working with Lotta, Roberta and Jessica.

About O My Bag

We don't just make handbags; we make a statement. We are changing the leather and fashion industry by creating fair job opportunities and connecting producers in small communities to the global market. We're an ambitious and positive team and bring a 'can do' attitude on our serious mission to create a better world. We own two stores in Amsterdam and you will find our bags all over the world.

"Hold my bag, I have to apply"

Apply now and let's create a brighter future together! For any questions you can contact our HR Advisor Iris Rusman.

If you don't match all the requirements, we still invite you to apply.

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