isla exists to enable transformation within the global event sector, standardising approaches to sustainability to ensure we’re raising the bar across the board, founded around a central ambition to provide solutions and funding to the industry to facilitate meaningful and lasting changes on a global scale.

We’re looking for a problem-solver who thrives on solution-finding and implementation, and has a can-do and collaborative attitude.

This is a rare opportunity to lead both strategic thinking and hands-on initiatives that will make a lasting impact on one of the most exciting, fast-moving sectors, with significant room for growth within the organisation.

Overview of the role

Operating as a key player within the community team, the Community Action Manager will collaborate with our stakeholder community to innovate, experiment, test and research solutions for events to deliver low carbon, circular and regenerative practices that can be implemented at scale.

You’ll be a central part of the team and the face of isla’s action initiatives with our stakeholders, at the heart of shaping sustainability approaches influencing the industry’s direction, and interacting with an engaged community to drive change. You will report to our Community Director.

Key accountabilities

• Identify opportunities for innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration across the membership to establish action initiatives.
• Shape and implement isla’s strategy for action initiatives (Action Groups (AGs), Steering Groups (SGs), Industry Roundtables, etc.)
• Contribute to and advance industry progress through the publication and dissemination of insights, outcomes and learnings from initiatives using these insights to influence industry standards and position isla as a thought leader in environmental sustainability.
• Identify partnership opportunities which support and enhance successful outcomes for action initiative, build collaborative, reciprocal and valuable relationships that improve environmental outcomes for events.
• Support with the delivery of specific isla services to enhance your knowledge and understanding of industry challenges which could be explored or resolved through action initiatives.

Experience

We’re looking for an individual who can blend strategic thinking with implementation capabilities.

There are significant growth opportunities within this role as we expand globally, and we are looking for someone to grow with the business.

We encourage you to apply for this role if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• 3+ years working in a management role within a sustainability setting
• A masters in environment, sustainability, intersectional environmentalism and or experience working at a management level or above
• Systems thinking and change management / implementation experience
• At least five years of experience working in the event sector, with a demonstrable passion for environmental sustainability and manager level experience.
• Technical knowledge of sustainability (e.g. carbon, biodiversity) and strong experience of programme design and / or stakeholder engagement within a corporate setting.
• If your experience doesn’t fit the descriptions above, but you believe you have the skills and knowledge to deliver in the role, please don’t hesitate to apply!

Further details

Salary: £37,500 – £45,000 pa depending on experience
Position: Full time (37.5h pw)
Start Date: January 2024
Probation: Four months
Holiday: 33 flexible days (inclusive of flexi-bank holidays) and 4 fixed days
Pension: 3% contributions
Location: We would prefer this role to be delivered in-person / hybrid (London) but will consider remote for the right candidate. However, you will need to be willing and able to travel to London or other UK destinations to hold in-person stakeholder engagements, attend events and collaborate with the team at least once a quarter.

Recruiting Diversely

We are actively recruiting from all communities for this role, and building towards an inclusive culture. We aim to serve the needs of our staff within a supportive, respectful and just culture.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who believes this role would suit them to apply as their authentic selves without fear of prejudice.

To Apply

You’ll be submitting your application directly to the Community Director – not a generic inbox.

Please email ellie@weareisla.co.uk with your CV and a considered note* to introduce yourself and tell her why you think you’re a match for this role.

Please be aware that Ellie receives a high volume of emails and will endeavour to reply to every application within a week, however, if you haven’t heard directly within this timeframe, please assume you will not be invited to interview.

*Notes can be written, video or audio. For audio or video, please keep these to a max of two minutes.