Job Specification – Corporate Responsibility Executive

Job Specification – Corporate Responsibility Executive
Department: Corporate Responsibility
OVERVIEW:
Olswang is a passionate and pioneering firm with a business-minded approach to the law. Our
decisive, connected and highly-commercial people are committed to changing the face of
business, impacting sectors ranging from Real Estate to Retail and Life Sciences to Leisure.
At Olswang we understand that the success of our business relies on the relationships we build
and the way we interact with our people, our clients, our community and our environment. Our
Corporate Responsibility (CR) activities allow us to actively manage the social and environmental
impact of our Firm’
s activities to ensure we have a positive impact on those involved in and
affected by the Firm’
s activities. We passionately believe that by being a responsible business
we can make a positive contribution to the world we live in.
Headquartered in London, our firm comprises over 700 people spanning a network of offices in
Belgium, France, Germany, Singapore, Spain and the UK.
THE ROLE:
We are currently looking for a Corporate Responsibility Executive to join our London based team.
The role will be supporting the Head of CR, the CR team and the various committees that
manage the different strands of CR at Olswang, across all our international offices.
Key
responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
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Managing a variety of pro bono and volunteering programmes. Responsibilities will
include co-ordinating volunteers, events and liaising with community partners;
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Managing fundraising activities and liaising with our charity partners;
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Assisting with the firm's diversity and environmental work;
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Liaising with clients on collaborative CR projects;
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Producing communication material around our CR programme and assisting with the
annual CR Report;
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Co-ordinating the CR infrastructure and liaising with all relevant departments across all
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our international offices;
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Working with the business development and communications teams on raising the profile
of CR internally and externally;
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Attending external CR industry events and training;
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Maintaining accurate up-to-date records of all CR activity;
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Undertaking all additional responsibilities required to ensure Olswang's CR programme
runs effectively.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Candidates will have at least two years' recent work experience, ideally gained within a
professional environment. However, this is not as essential as someone who has a
genuine passion for CR and the ability to be an excellent ambassador for Olswang and its
CR programme.
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Self-motivated and proactive.
Excellent organisational skills, flexible and able to
effectively manage a number of priorities at any one time. Strong attention to detail and
accuracy.
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Excellent communication skills and client orientated.
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Excellent academics, commercially aware and ambitious.
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Advanced level IT skills and experience with Microsoft products (Word, Outlook, Excel,
PowerPoint).
CONTACT:
To apply for this position please send a CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Officer, Elisa
Castle, at [email protected]
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