We work with companies, investors, lawyers, and civil society leaders to foster more responsible business practices pertaining to their human capital.
Our recent acquisition of the Workforce Disclosure Initiative (WDI), the world's leading corporate disclosure platform for workforce indicators has allowed TRF to acquire an ecosystem of more than 150 global companies and 70 investors with $10 trillion under management.
We are looking for a dynamic growth-oriented leader to shape, drive and promote our ambitious Responsible Business programme. You will play a critical role in overseeing the next phase of growth for WDI as a financial business product aimed at promoting a more responsible business environment. You will engage some of the world's leading corporate leaders and investors, strengthening our data intelligence and providing product and engagement solutions that enable companies to adhere to the latest social performance standards, and investors to access quality data that can inform decision-making.
Additionally, you will drive TRF's overall responsible business programming facilitating collaboration and information sharing between the private sector, legal practitioners, journalists and civil society for the benefit of both business and people.
The Director of Responsible Business Programmes will shepherd the growth and expansion of TRF's portfolio of products and programmes to foster responsible business practices. You will provide leadership and mobilise internal and external stakeholders to deliver impact-focussed initiatives and champion responsible business practices. You will also play a critical role for the next phase of WDI expansion, setting up networks and defining and overseeing multiple workstreams including product and business development, stakeholder acquisition, communications, marketing and high-level members' engagement.
About The Role
As our Director of Responsible Business, you will:
* Provide vision and drive the delivery of our ambitious Responsible Business agenda, expanding the Foundation's impact and reputation in the space.
* Lead the integration of the WDI platform and team into TRF.
* Help develop a robust strategic business plan for the expansion of WDI delivering significant growth in terms of corporate and investors signatories.
* Frame, design, and execute programme strategies to foster responsible economic and business practices, taking advantage of the research generated by the WDI platform
* Build partnerships, coalitions, and networks with corporations, social enterprises, NGOs, and experts to drive the development of innovative approaches and dissemination of research, resources and best practice
* Monitor the developments in sustainability disclosure standards space, the evolution of ESG management systems (policies, process, procedures and guides) and the developments in laws, regulations and corporate directives
* Oversee TRF Responsible Business cross-sector convenings driving high standards of quality delivery.
* Commission, manage and disseminate research and analytics on the latest relevant issues.
* Work closely with Director of Strategy and Impact, Director of TrustLaw, Editor-in Chief, Director of Programmes and other directors to deliver impact as part of TRF's responsible business proposition.
* Work with Business Development team to resource the ambitious Responsible Business programme, as appropriate.
* Build the Foundation's reputation and visibility as a thought leader on Responsible Business
* Manage the Responsible Business team and budget.
About You
To be our Director of Responsible Business, you will likely have/be:
* A strategic leader, with proven experience in building high-level networks and alliances aimed at facilitating information sharing and collaboration under a paid subscription model.
* An entrepreneurial executive with proven experience in developing and growing platforms, products or initiatives and fostering strong relationships with private sector and investors partners.
* Excellent demonstrable business development and networking skills.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work at a fast pace and collaboratively.
* A compassionate manager, mentor and coach.
* Experience in strategy and planning.
* Understanding of voluntary and mandatory disclosure standards, such as IFRS, ISSB, and others is preferred.
* Technical expertise in responsible business practices with an emphasis on voluntary and mandatory disclosure standards or ESG frameworks is preferred.
* Experience in programmes related to the 'S' in ESG, Decent Work or the Just Transition is preferred.
Please note, the deadline for applications is 31st May 2024.
What's in it For You
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
* Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organisation with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
* A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
* Hybrid working: We recognise the value of a flexible working environment that encourages the creativity and dynamism arising from interacting with colleagues in person, as well as the ability to work remotely.
* Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
* Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
* Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About the Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
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