Responsibility Manager - Maternity Cover (7 Months)

Ace and Tate; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Holiday allowance 8%

Company pension plan

Travel reimbursement

Mental health support (OpenUp)

ClassPass wellbeing program

Eyewear discounts

Daily healthy lunches & snacks

Job summary

Ace & Tate is hiring a Responsibility Manager (Maternity Cover – 7 Months) at Amsterdam HQ, 32 hours per week, starting November 2026. You will lead the Responsibility team to drive sustainability across our value chain and ensure ongoing compliance with EU standards while shaping the company’s environmental and social impact strategy.

You will oversee procurement, decarbonization, and data platforms, working closely with Design and Sourcing to verify low-impact materials and with Operations to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate sustainability/ESG, ideally in fashion, retail, eyewear, or consumer goods.
• Technical know-how with Scope 1–3 carbon accounting, decarbonization strategies, and data platforms.
• Regulatory expertise of EU frameworks (PPWR, EU Forced Labour) and B Corp standards.
• Leadership experience with cross-department projects and teams.
• Strong English communication for executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive ESG strategy and ensure compliance with evolving EU legislation including PPWR and Forced Labour.
• Lead carbon accounting and climate action through the Climate Working Group.
• Oversee responsible procurement and supply chain due diligence across all tiers.
• Embed environmental standards in store fit-outs and monitor energy, water, waste impacts.
• Drive circular economy initiatives and reporting.
• Translate ESG data into clear stories as internal spokesperson.

Skills

ESG Strategy

Carbon Accounting

LCA

Stakeholder Management

Sustainability Leadership

Tools

ESG data platforms

Job description

Responsibility Manager - Maternity Cover (7 Months)

We’re Ace & Tate – and yes, we make glasses. But more than that, we make working here worth your while.

We’re looking for a Responsibility Manager (Maternity Cover – 7 Months) at our Amsterdam HQ, 32 hours per week, starting November 2026.

As a certified B Corp, we are committed to building a better business every day. In this role, you’ll lead our Responsibility team (a Specialist and an Intern) to drive positive change across our value chain, keeping our environmental and social impact strategy moving forward while managing company-wide sustainability initiatives.

What our Responsibility Managers do

• Drive strategy & compliance, manage our ESG strategy and ensure compliance with evolving EU legislation (e.g., PPWR, EU Forced Labour) while maintaining B Corp compliance for our next recertification.
• Lead carbon accounting & climate action, direct our Climate Working Group, oversee decarbonization efforts toward Science Based Targets, and support carbon accounting annual reporting.
• Champion product & supply chain integrity, oversee responsible procurement, ensure supply chain due diligence across all tiers, and collaborate with Design and Sourcing to verify low-impact material data.
• Embed standards in retail & operations, integrate environmental standards into new store fit-outs and monitor operational impacts across energy, water, and waste.
• Pioneer innovation & circularity, drive circular economy initiatives, material innovation research, and circularity reporting.
• Lead communications & team culture, empower the Responsibility team, represent the function in Management Team sessions, and act as our internal spokesperson to translate complex ESG data into clear stories.

You have

• Relevant experience, 5+ years in corporate sustainability/ESG, ideally within fashion, retail, eyewear, or consumer goods.
• Technical know-how, hands‑on experience with Scope 1–3 carbon accounting, decarbonization strategies, LCA/ESG data platforms, and preferred materials.
• Regulatory expertise, deep knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks (PPWR, EU Forced Labour) and B Corp standards.
• Leadership track record, experience leading a team and driving cross‑departmental projects with dynamic stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, fluent English with executive-level stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate data into action.

What we offer

• The salary range for this role is €55,000 – €65,000 gross per year based on full-time, including8% holiday allowance. The salary within this range depends on years of experience.
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Time off that counts25 holidays per year (fulltime)
• Company pension plan
• Travel supportreimbursement if living more than 10 km from HQ
• Wellbeing supportcollaboration with ClassPass and unlimited mental health support via OpenUp
• Optical perkscontinuous free updates of your eyewear collection plus great discounts
• Healthy lunches & snacksdaily nutritious lunch and healthy snacks
• A culture to loveparticipation in events planned by our CultureClub

Why Ace & Tate?

HQ is where we shape every part of the Ace & Tate experience. It’s fast-paced, collaborative and full of space to grow. Growth here means:

Real ownership from day one

You’ll be trusted with real responsibilities (not just tasks) and supported to deliver work that matters.

Flexibility and autonomy

Learning that fits you

Call

Step 2

Step 3

Meet the team, get a feel for our culture, and see how you’d fit with us.

Finale

It’s a mutual yes, congrats! We’ll make you an offer and get you started.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work hybrid or remote?

Yes! HQ teams follow a hybrid model, working three days from the office. Remote work is possible for a limited number of roles, and details about eligibility or visa support are always listed in the job description.

What’s it like to work at Ace & Tate HQ?

HQ is collaborative, fast-paced and inspiring. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams on projects that shape the brand, products and customer experience. Creativity, initiative and curiosity are encouraged from day one.

Are there opportunities for growth at HQ?

Yes. We support internal mobility and personal development. From leading projects to moving between teams like Product, Marketing or Operations, there’s room to grow, gain responsibility and make a meaningful impact.