B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. B Lab creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. We mobilize the global B Corp community of over 6,000 businesses in 87 countries towards collective action to address society’s most critical challenges and we collaborate with governments, academia, coalitions, and other institutions to drive economic systems change. By using business as a force for good, our collective vision is to create an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy. 

B Lab Europe

B Lab Europe was established in 2013 and since the B Corp movement was established in Europe, it has gained remarkable traction with over 1,100 certified B Corps in the European Union and over 20,000 European users of the B Impact Assessment. The European movement is underpinned by a network of different entities – certified B Corps, country partner representatives and the team of B Lab Europe, which coordinates the strategy, processes and many of the activities of its European country partners

Overview

B Lab Europe is looking for a Trainee - Large Company Certification to join our team. This Trainee role supports the growing interest of large companies in B Corp Certification. The MNC Trainee will play an important role in scaling the B Corp movement in Europe by supporting the Multinational and Large Enterprise Certification Team. This role should be performed by someone who is eager to be part of and support the movement. The position is initially available for a duration of 6 months, with the potential of longer term involvement after the initial term (to be evaluated by both parties).

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization and movement working to make the global economy benefit all people, communities and the planet.

Core Responsibilities 

• Large company certification process support (40%)

  • Attending company calls

  • Making note of follow ups and supporting in delivery of follow ups.

  • Keeping trello/tracking excels etc. up to date with latest information for companies.

  • Planning recertification pathway for relevant companies.

  • Support with salesforce management

• Support to Country Partner Large Entreprise Leads. (30%) 

  • Answering questions and escalation of issues when appropriate.

  • Keeping the knowledge sharing platform updated.

  • Sharing certification updates to the network.

  • Support on MNC Circle meetings delivery

• Support general process improvements for large and multinational companies (30%)

  • Support on customer journey improvements 

  • Support on introduction of the new standards 

Preferred Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge

• Good communication skills

• Process-savvy

• Good organizational and administrative skills

• Comfortable with Salesforce, Trello, Slack, Google Suite or comparable platforms

• Creative

• Proactive problem solver

• Experience with stakeholder engagement is a plus!

• Basic knowledge in business and sustainability 

Person Specification

• Passionate about the role that business can play in creating a future that benefits all people and the planet.

• A strong communicator, who is able to communicate effectively in English.

• Someone who will takes initiative in their role to learn and make process improvements

Start Date

September 2023

Working Arrangements

Hybrid - both working from the office in Amsterdam and working from home is allowed

Recruitment Policy

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff 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.

All enquiries relating to this position should be directed to jobs@bcorporation.eu.

Whether you are successful or not, we will store your application and data in our system for a maximum period of one year from the application date in case another role becomes available that you are suitable for. If you have any questions or concerns about us storing this data and/or the period of time, please contact us at jobs@bcorporation.eu and we will respond to you within 30 days.