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About the Role

The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of the engagement process handbook and associated risk management activities, while monitoring the regulatory stewardship landscape. This role also involves operational support for the Research & Engagement team, including strategy, budget, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and disseminate the engagement process handbook to ensure quality and consistency.
• Create relevant templates for preparatory materials and outputs to maximize efficiencies.
• Stay updated on the regulatory landscape for stewardship activities in key regions.
• Drive risk management activities in line with FAIRR’s anti-trust guidelines and risk register.
• Maintain anti-trust guidelines and organize annual internal training for compliance.
• Contribute to the Stewardship Risk & Compliance Committee quarterly.
• Provide coordination support and guidance across collaborative engagements.
• Coordinate R&E team communications to investor members, ensuring internal alignment and cross-functional collaboration.
• Coordinate the production of communication materials for investors on engagement progress and market insights.
• Support event coordination, including investor and company meetings.
• Support the Director of Thematic Research & Engagement during the annual strategy and budget process, and quarterly reporting activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues to enhance collaboration and maximize efficiencies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of policy issues related to corporate governance, stewardship, shareholder rights, and responsible investment.
• Understanding of corporate sustainability issues, particularly in the food sector.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Evidence of scoping and tracking projects and managing resources to time constraints.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365 tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Information seeker with aptitude for problem-solving and holistic thinking.
• Experience interacting with business professionals and engaging a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude and a confident, professional manner.
• Willingness to attend calls in different time zones outside normal working hours.
• Willingness to travel to conferences and events (less than 10% of the time).

Skills

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Office 365
• Salesforce (ideal)
• Project management tools (e.g., Asana) (ideal)
• Corporate governance
• Stewardship
• Shareholder rights
• Responsible investment
• Corporate sustainability
• Food sector sustainability
• Reporting frameworks (e.g., TNFD, CDP, ISSB, GRI) (advantage)
• Project management
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving
• Holistic thinking

Location

• London (near Marble Arch)

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Mid-level

About the Company

• The FAIRR (Farm Animal Investment Risk & Return) Initiative, established in 2015 by the Jeremy Coller Foundation, is the fastest-growing ESG investor network with over 400 investor members representing over $90 trillion in assets.
• FAIRR leverages capital markets to drive positive change in the global food sector, focusing on ESG risks and opportunities in the protein value chain.
• The Jeremy Coller Foundation (JCF), established in 2002, is a philanthropic vehicle focused on venture and management education, and addressing animal welfare, environmental, and human health issues caused by intensive animal agriculture.
• Working for FAIRR offers the opportunity to make an impact on people and the planet through work on sustainable food systems.
• FAIRR is a fast-paced, purpose-led organization that fosters learning, collaboration, and decision-making for real change.
• FAIRR is comprised of expert teams including Thematic Research & Engagements, Data & Research, Policy, Investor Outreach, Communications & Marketing, and People & Culture.
• FAIRR's culture emphasizes autonomy, responsibility, skill development, career growth, and collaboration.
• The organization offers opportunities to work on high-profile topics and grow expertise.
• FAIRR is located in a modern office near Marble Arch.