Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

The expansion of the Sustainability Department means we are now looking to recruit a new Circular Economy Manager in Visé (BE) and reporting to the Group Sustainability Director.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Are you excelling at understanding, managing and implementing programs?
• Are you able to think strategically and to communicate with higher management?
• Do you want to play an active role in the world of sustainability and recycling ?
• Are you a good team player with capacity to create transversal collaboration with other teams?
• Does the perspective to mobilize the whole company around one of the most important overarching objectives sound like an exciting challenge for you?

As Circular Economy Manager, you'd be leading the Circular Economy part of Knauf Insulation’s For A Better World (FABW) strategy in order to ensure that circular economy targets will be met through alignment of the efforts across the organization. You’d support the implementation of the programs and ensure cross fertilization through best practice sharing across the company.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the Circular Economy (CE) Strategy, providing internal guidance to market and production teams on setting up recycling services in the different markets. This guidance covers the business aspects, the regulatory aspects, the development aspects as well as the operational aspects. Leading the Circular Economy SteerCo and the work with other departments providing support to the circular economy strategy.
• Drive the transition program towards implementation of the Circular Economy strategy, keeping an overview of the projects, running or in the pipeline, to achieve the CE targets. Provide input & participate in the key KI projects related to achieving the Circular Economy targets.
• Be the topic reference person, staying up-to-date on the Circular Economy developments in our environment and sharing key learnings internally. Ensure that waste management services are harmonized across the company. Represent KI in external events related to circular economy and represent KI in Circular Economy discussions at Knauf level.

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

What we’d love for you to have:

• Higher education – studies with a sound technical & managerial background

• 5 - 10 years’ experience in project & program management

• Experience in circular economy related topics

• Ability to take a strategic vision on a topic and to communicate with higher management

• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with ambiguity and to handle several tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent English

If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• Good understanding of the functioning of a waste business
• French and German are an additional strength

We will provide:

As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.

On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)

If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact alice.haas@knaufinsulation.com.