Senior Manager, Impact & Sustainability

Circ's flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy. 

We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns them into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes. 

Circ is a registered B Corp Company, named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. We’re unafraid to tackle the hardest challenges and we set ambitious goals that ensure our hard work will make the maximum impact.  

Today we are looking for an Impact and Sustainability Senior Manager to further support our endeavors.  

This role will be responsible for driving climate strategy and sustainability for Circ through three key areas: 1) leading the development of Circ’s life-cycle assessments and overall sustainability strategy, 2) understanding and implementing the required sustainability and materials certifications and 3) developing the strategy and implementing the appropriate traceability solution to ensure our customers are able to track and trace Circ products through the supply chain. The role will require some travel and be part of the Corporate Development team.   

Applications for this role will be accepted through July 31, 2024

Key Responsibilities

Lead life cycle assessment and overall sustainability: 

• Go-to person on the Circ LCA – take the lead in driving the assessment; diving into the data and working to ensure that it accurately reflects the Circ IP-protected process 

• Interpret and communicate the LCA results to key stakeholders including brands, retailers, investors and supply chain partners 

• Build a strong understanding of the impact that changes in our process/engineering will have on Circ’s carbon footprint 

• Build the long-term Circ sustainability strategy, ensuring that the organization takes strides in the right direction as the company grows 

• Structure and build out the impact reporting for investors and related stakeholders 

Lead the implementation of key certifications and related sustainability reporting requirements: 

• Consult with relevant certification and related bodies to understand key certifications required by Circ, e.g. Textile Exchange’s Materials Matter Standard certification.  

• Identify gaps, opportunities, and risks in our current processes and then build out the implementation strategy and lead the execution thereof  

• Work collaboratively with different Circ departments to bring about the changes required in implementing the key certifications 

• Communicate certifications required and the resultant changes needed to key stakeholders including supply chain partners, brands, retailers and investors  

• Advise key stakeholders, where appropriate, on certifications required in order to remain a member of Circ-Ready  

Develop strategy and implement appropriate traceability solution for Circ products: 

• Investigate landscape of appropriate traceability solutions 

• Work collaboratively with Circ key internal and external stakeholders to select and implement the appropriate solution across all Circ products   

• Effectively communicate the importance and impact of the traceability solution to key stakeholder including brands, retailers, supply chain partners and investors  

• Handle uncertainties and devise smart solutions in an ambiguous environment 

• Effectively communicate and proactively solve key issues 

Textile waste procurement governance:

• Support the development and roll out of relevant governance and supplier code of conduct plus related grievance mechanisms for textile waste providers 

Qualifications and Role Requirements

Candidate to be based in Europe but role is fully remote 

Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in the life cycle assessment, impact and sustainability field 

• Know-how on LCA standards and guidance, skilled in performing LCA calculations
• An understanding of or having worked in the textile or fashion industry
• Knowledge of relevant Textile Exchange certifications  
• Knowledge of relevant traceability solutions operating within the textile and related industries
• Effective and strong verbal and presentation-based communication skills

Results-Oriented: Impact-driven with a demonstrated ability to deliver results and optimize for speed. 

Entrepreneurial mindset:  Demonstrated resilience in handling high-pressure situations and adapting to rapidly changing environments 

Strategic and Operational Skills: Strong combination of strategic thinking and operational capabilities. 

Problem-Solving: Ability to handle unknowns and find smart solutions in an ambiguous environment. 

Ambition: High ambitions with a constant drive to find innovative solutions to challenges. 

Language Skills: Proficient in professional English (both oral and written)   

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Circ

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process. 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. 

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!