Corporate Citizenship Lead

Corporate Citizenship Lead Opportunity

THE WORK

As the Netherlands Corporate Citizenship Lead, you play an essential role in delivering the outcomes of our Corporate Citizenship program across the Netherlands. You will undertake strategic market-facing activities that can only be effectively executed locally, including relationship development and management, local leadership support and insights, marketplace representation with government, clients, peers and partners, and creating locally resonant programming that aligns with global priorities. You will collaborate with and guide the work of team members across our global network who support the operational aspects of the Corporate Citizenship program.

• Activating Global Corporate Citizenship Strategy: Develop and execute strategies to position Accenture as a good corporate citizen in the Netherlands and drive social and environmental impact in the communities where we work and live, aligned to our global Corporate Citizenship strategy. Collaborate across markets to share best practices, identify teaming opportunities, and represent the Netherlands in the global Corporate Citizenship network. Lead efforts to increase ROI by aligning Corporate Citizenship investment, strategy and credentials to wider business priorities.
• Portfolio and Finance Management: Manage the Citizenship Partner and Programme Portfolio to achieve country-level portfolio objectives and measurable impacts, including overseeing development and launch of new projects, products and partnerships; sourcing, qualifying, shaping and proposing opportunities for investment via cash giving and pro bono consulting; ensuring robust due diligence and oversight on all Corporate Citizenship investment spend; managing MU Local Giving, Pro Bono and Volunteering budgets and pipeline to achieve spend targets and impact goals; and managing the Accenture Foundation locally to support Accenture global and local Corporate Citizenship strategy.
• Stakeholder Management: Actively engage and manage all relevant internal stakeholders (MU SMD/Lead, MU Leadership Team, MU Corporate Citizenship Sponsor/CCC Member, client team leadership, and local Corporate Citizenship sponsors) to drive the social impact agenda across the Netherlands. Collaborate with Corporate Function leads to deliver additional return on investment by ensuring our social impact also reflects wider business priorities.
• Relationship Building: Build and manage effective relationships with NGOs, ecosystem partners and clients to enable delivery of local citizenship goals.
• Employee Engagement and Participation: Oversee delivery of locally resonant employee engagement activities alongside Market Support and People Participation teams, including employee giving, disaster relief efforts, and volunteering programs.
• Drive Innovation: Spearhead Corporate Citizenship change initiatives in the local market. Identify and propose new products to support MU, Market and Global Corporate Citizenship and drive continuous improvement of Citizenship programs.
• Marketplace Profile: Serve as the internal and external Corporate Citizenship champion in the local market to expand Accenture and Corporate Citizenship marketplace visibility and strengthen client positioning. Support RFPs, business development efforts, and client conversations. Support leadership for external events and briefings.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee measurement and actively manage the performance of corporate citizenship programmes across the local portfolio.
• MarComms: Surface ideas and collaborate with Marketing & Communications to promote Accenture Social Impact internally and externally.
• Team and Resource Management: Lead a high-performance team of permanent, pro bono and volunteer team members within MU, Market, and the Global Corporate Citizenship hubs to achieve program results.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful social and environmental impact while driving business value, and you're looking for your next challenge in corporate citizenship leadership, we'd love to hear from you!

With all our roles, there is in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with colleagues, clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

WHO WE ARE

At Accenture, we believe that business has the power and responsibility to create positive change in the world. Our Corporate Citizenship program drives social and environmental impact in the communities where we work and live, while creating shared value for our business, clients, people, and society. Through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and employee engagement, we address some of the world's most pressing challenges including digital equity, climate change, and economic inclusion.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in corporate citizenship, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, non-profit management, or related field
• Proven experience in program management, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives, NGO leaders, and government officials
• Strategic thinking capabilities with strong business acumen and ability to align social impact with business objectives
• Experience in budget management and financial oversight of social impact programs
• Knowledge of the Dutch non-profit sector, government landscape, and corporate citizenship best practices
• Fluency in Dutch and English

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience working in a multinational consulting or professional services environment
• Background in pro bono consulting or skills-based volunteering programs
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and ESG reporting
• Experience with measurement and evaluation of social impact programs
• Advanced degree in business, public administration, international development, or related field
• Relevant certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or sustainability (GRI, SASB)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make six promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people
• Lead and transform our clients with technology
• Connect with our global network of 700,000 colleagues. Long term career and progression opportunities

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location, FlexMoment leave of absence program (50% paid leave of absence for 3 months) and FlexDay; a flexible day you can take off to celebrate what matters to you – from Eid al-Fitr to a birthday
• Paid leave: Parental leave, Paternity leave for all non-birthing parents, Bereavement leave, and Gender affirmation leave
• 26 vacation days per year, Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card)
• Pension scheme, Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world's leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process.

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.

We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

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