Corporate Engagement Manager

ProVeg International; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in sustainable diets seeks a Corporate Engagement Manager to drive the Corporate Protein Transition in the UK. This role involves building relationships with food retailers, government institutions, and NGOs, advocating for plant-based initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a background in corporate affairs or policy advocacy, particularly in food systems or sustainability.

Benefits

Training budget

Flexible working arrangements

Mental health support

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in corporate affairs, policy, or advocacy, ideally in food systems or sustainability.
• Proven track record of influencing decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Protein Transition Programme in the UK.
• Build relationships with NGOs and food retailers.
• Support the international team with foodservice strategy.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Policy advocacy

Data synthesis

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Engagement Manager to implement and develop our programme on the Corporate Protein Transition in the UK (70%), and to support this work internationally (30%). This critical role will focus on accelerating the protein transition by advocating for more ambitious action from supermarkets, foodservice and government. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with civil society partners, food companies and policymakers, positioning ProVeg as a leading organisation and trusted partner on healthy, sustainable diets. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the UK's corporate and civil society landscape around sustainable food systems, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of influencing decision-makers.

Responsibilities – UK (70%)

• In collaboration with ProVeg UK leadership, lead the implementation of the Corporate Protein Transition Programme in the UK, to increase retailer and foodservice companies' ambitions regarding the protein transition.
• Encourage companies to adopt protein split target-setting and promote best practices for increasing the share of plant-based sales.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with NGOs, major food retailers, foodservice companies, government institutions, and policymakers.
• Monitor and analyse public opinion, consumer trends, and scientific developments related to plant-based diets to inform team strategies.
• Support the monitoring of national legislative developments related to sustainability and food systems; draft policy briefs and advocacy materials to influence decisions on the protein transition.
• Work closely with the UK Communications Manager to develop impactful strategic communication plans to drive public and stakeholder engagement.
• Support representation of ProVeg at national B2B conferences, food systems roundtables, and other strategic events.
• Organise and facilitate stakeholder engagement initiatives, including roundtables and webinars.
• Identify relevant UK funding opportunities and support the development of funding proposals led by ProVeg International.

Responsibilities – International (30%)

• Support the international team in rolling out foodservice strategy as part of the Corporate Protein Transition programme, in collaboration with country leads.
• Support the alignment of a European civil society coalition around a single shared protein diversification ask of major food companies.
• Support the design, procurement, delivery and dissemination of influential research and reports that will support corporate protein diversification at European level.
• Work closely with the International Senior Corporate Engagement Manager to support the implementation of the Corporate Protein Transition programme across ProVeg countries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in corporate affairs, policy, or advocacy, ideally in the fields of food systems, public health, or sustainability.
• Experience in building relationships and driving change, for example with government agencies, supermarket executives, NGOs, or thought leaders.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong project management and organisational skills with an eye for detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex data and policy insights into compelling strategies and messaging.
• Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative team player.
• Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings and events.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible and agile approach, with a willingness to be a true team player and fill gaps as needed.
• Ability to work well unsupervised with experience of working in remote teams with a reliable internet connection.

Desirable

• Existing network within the UK food retail or policy landscape.
• Experience in supermarket engagement or corporate sustainability advocacy.
• A working understanding of UK policy-making structures, key stakeholders, and legislative processes.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling.
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service.
• Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts.
• Compassionate animal companion leave.
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!