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You will support the Evaluation Services (EVS) team’s rapid growth by leading a team of sustainability analysts. The goal of your role is to manage a team of sustainability analysts while supporting local expansion of analyst operations (including, but not limited to, recruitment & interviewing), in line with the company’s business strategy.

As a Team Leader

• Managing a team of 10-20 sustainability analysts

• Promote and embody the company’s vision and values by leading by example

• Drive team performance in line with EVS strategy & objectives

• Define with EVS Management and with team members clear roles and responsibilities + ensure team ownership of them

• Collaborate with fellow team leaders to share best practices

• Develop, provide avenues for support, coach, motivate and reward team members

• Guide the development of skills and competencies of team members including identifying training and development needs, etc.

• Manage team members expectations

• Create an environment oriented toward trust, open communication, creative thinking

• Create a cohesive team environment while maintaining respect both within the team, and towards other team members

• Support & give regular feedback

• Create a healthy & inclusive work environment 

• Conduct performance appraisals & salary review

• Support the recruitment process including CV screening, interview, manage attendance & team capacity, etc

The job demands analytical, organizational skills and knowledge in the soft skills that will enable our employees to fit with our workplace’s culture and DNA.

• The job is expected to have autonomy 

• The job is expected to identify issues and propose solutions to internal stakeholders

Context and environment 

Self-motivation & autonomy are a must. You will work closely with our Regional Lead for Southern Europe, and collaborate with other team leaders in the Southern Europe region.

Required Competencies / Qualifications / Experience / Profile 

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a relevant field

• 2-3 years of experience in people management

• Min 2-3 years experience in an international company with a fast paced environment, experience in an international consulting company is preferred

• Good understanding of business operations and decision making processes

• Proven ability to function as a leader

• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials 

• Must have excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work within prescribed timelines

• Empathy, benevolence

• Analytical and performance-driven mindset

• Critical thinking and decision making

• Effective time manager and multi-tasker able to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment-  Innovative problem solver 

• Must be well organized / self-driven and autonomous (capacity to challenge)

• Strong communication, presentation and public speaking skills

• Ability to translate and support the company strategy to team members

• Knowledge of relevant software computer applications: strong skills in Google Suite and MS Office

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Team Player / ability to collaborate with others & work in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to work well in an international and multicultural environment

• Fluency in English is a must. Demonstrated ability to pick up new skills proactively. 

Where: Paris

Location: Paris

Reporting: Senior Team Leader

When: As soon as possible

Full time contract

Are you interested? Please apply directly online by clicking on the link below.

In return for your expertise and energy, we offer challenge, opportunities, a salary aligned with experience and a casual environment.

For more information about EcoVadis please visit our site:

www.ecovadis.com

Everyone at EcoVadis contributes to a culture of trust, respect and empowerment. Our growing team in ... is full of talented professionals from various fields who all share a desire to change the world. 

We offer competitive salaries and support personal growth from day one with extensive onboarding, mentoring and a brand new e-learning platform bursting with courses and modules so you can learn new skills and fine-tune old ones. 

Our team enjoys the benefits of flexible working. Some of us work from home and some prefer to work from our easily accessible (metro, tram, bus, bike, suburban train) office in Paris.

Our hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV and cover letter / portfolio with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you!  

Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring capable people, regardless of professional and educational background. 

Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, please let the hiring team know. 

Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity and inclusion and does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.