ESG Expert (0.8 – 1 FTE)

Job Summary:

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an ESG Expert who will drive the development and implementation of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) initiatives across KLK Kolb and Tensachem, in close collaboration with KLK OLEO Europe.

Position in the Organization:

You will be part of a talented team of mechanical and EMR technicians and will report to the Maintenance Manager. Our team consists of 17 maintenance professionals, all of whom are experts in their field.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Further developing and implementing ESG strategy, policy, mid-term planning, programs, and management systems.
• Monitoring relevant legal, normative, and societal developments in the ESG field.
• Supporting the rollout of the Net Zero 2050 strategy at European level.
• Setting up, maintaining, and improving ESG documentation in the management system (e.g. human rights, anti-corruption, anti-bribery).
• Implementing ESG tools such as double materiality matrix, life cycle assessment, supply chain due dilligence, and stakeholder dialogues.
• Supporting the maintenance of ESG related certification schemes such as ISO 50001 and ISCC Plus.
• Responding to customer inquiries on ESG topics and preparing standard statements, in close collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Coordinating Ecovadis database entries and preparing TfS audits.
• Coordinating ESG data collection and reporting (GRI, CDP, WDP, UNGC Communication on Progress Report, Sustainability Report).
• Collecting ESG success stories for internet, intranet, newsletters and publications.
• Designing and delivering ESG trainings for employees.
• Presentations on ESG updates to internal and external stakeholder
  

Job Success Requirements:

• University degree in sustainability, environmental sciences, business administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, or compliance.
• Living in the Netherlands with a work permit, or an EU citizenship.
• Knowledge of international ESG standards and certification schemes.
• Strong communication skills in English and Dutch. Any additional language would be a plus.
• The ability to convey complex ESG topics clearly.
• Proactive and structured working style with attention to detail and quality.
• Open to travel between the various Kolb locations and Tensachem. 
• The ability of working successfully in a matrix organisation.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding work environment;
• A all-in salary between € 40.000 and € 70.000 gross a year (depending on knowledge and experience and based on a full-time job);
• Opportunities to develop and grow in the position;
• A good pension plan where we pay two thirds;
• A vacation pay of 8.33%;
• Travel reimbursement of € 0,23 net/km;
• Generous (health) insurance benefits;
• Fitness class once week during lunchtime and various other sport activities on a regular basis;
• An active staff association that organizes regular fun outings throughout the year both with and without partners and/or family;
• A total of 36.5 holiday leave and days per year.

Other Information:

Candidates who meet the described profile are warmly invited to send us their motivation letter with CV in English. Our Recruitment Partner, Jill Melman will contact you as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to send an e-mail at [email protected]

An assessment can be part of the application procedure.