South Pole develops and implements comprehensive emission reduction projects and strategies that turn climate action into long-term business opportunities for companies, governments and organizations around the world.

South Pole is seeking an experienced executive to provide strong leadership and a focus on accelerating delivery working closely with and being part of the Executive Committee of South Pole. This is a pivotal role ensuring the organization meets its short-term and long-term objectives and will create sustainable growth, by balancing entrepreneurship with a focus on structure and stability. The Chief of Staff will report directly to the CEO, responsibilities include:

• Evaluate company performance and recommend short and/or long term interventions to improve results
• Program manage the portfolio of change projects across the business/CoS, follow up the status, identify needed linkages, identify issues to be addressed, suggest new initiatives, and lead key projects
• Enable a structure that empowers the executive team (Exco) to be thriving and be fully accountable for their responsible areas’ success
• Manage and report on OKRs to the executive team and the board
• Align and collaborate with all Exco members to focus on and accelerate the execution of our growth path
• (Re)design and promote an efficient and effective Way of Working, embedded in our processes and frameworks as part of our culture
• Prepare & do (ad hoc) research on strategic opportunities and (possibly) participate in expansion activities
• Align governance and accountability across the organization in line with the strategy
• Be an independent sparring partner for the CEO, incl. review of the business and development of strategic opportunities

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Requirements:

Profile requirements -

• Proven experience as Chief of Staff or equivalent executive role, preferable in a corporate environment
• Experienced in (re)structuring large companies/corporates
• In-depth understanding of the workings of different departments of an international operating company
• Knowledge of financial analysis, data analysis, performance/operation metrics next to OKRs and forms of agile and/or lean approaches
• Demonstrable skills in translating strategy to delivery, business development and digital transformation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be effective in stakeholder management
• Aptitude in problem-solving and decision-making
• Outstanding written and oral (English) communication skills
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or industry-relevant equivalent

We are looking for a senior inspirational leader who understands that outstanding business performance can only happen with engaged people!

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What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a challenge. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our people, clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organization.

We’re a planet of 8 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make the world a better place.