Director Consultancy
Are you passionate about driving sustainability in the agri-food sector through cutting-edge Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies? Do you want to shape the future of sustainability consulting and help industry leaders reach ambitious sustainability goals?
Mérieux NutriSciences | Blonk, part of Mérieux NutriSciences group, is the Global Centre of Excellence for Environmental Footprinting. Established in 1999 by Hans Blonk, we have been pioneering environmental footprinting and LCA in the agri-food sector for over 25 years. Our mission? To enable a sustainable, healthy future for our planet. Our team includes top experts in LCA, crop management, animal production systems, software development, and sustainability research.
Together with our clients, we transform insight into action, helping to shape a sustainable agri-food system that benefits future generations. We believe in transparency, teamwork, and integrity, delivering only honest, science-based solutions to sustainability frontrunners.
As the Director of Consultancy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Blonk’s consultancy division. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll lead a dynamic team of 20+ highly skilled consultants with unique expertise in animal production systems, crop management, and land use change, all grounded in LCA expertise. Your main responsibilities will include:
Business strategy: collaborate closely with the Managing Director and the Commercial Director to formulate, implement, and monitor the business development strategy for the Consultancy division.
Team Leadership and Development: Foster a high-performance culture that encourages excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Mentor and support your team in developing their skills and expertise. Participate actively in recruitment and talent development to build a strong consultancy division.
Division and Process Management: Oversee all operational activities, ensuring optimal performance in project delivery, client management, and resource allocation. This includes leading budget planning, forecasting, and alignment with strategic goals.
Client Relations and Project Oversight: Cultivate strong client relationships, managing complex projects that are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Establish Blonk as a trusted advisor in the sustainability sector, offering expert solutions that support clients’ long-term sustainability targets.
Innovation and Quality Management: Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, maintaining Blonk’s leadership in sustainability consulting. Uphold high standards, ensuring compliance with data security and methodological integrity.
LCA and Methodology Expertise: As an LCA leader, you will share your knowledge with both your team and clients, ensuring our methods remain at the forefront of scientific rigor. You will actively contribute to the development and implementation of our LCA frameworks.
10+ years of consultancy experience, ideally in LCA/footprinting.
Recognized thought leader in environmental footprinting and a technical expert in LCA.
Proven experience in business scaling, market expansion, and operational management.
Academic background in sustainability, environmental engineering, or a related field.
Skilled in team leadership, change management, and strategic planning.
Strong ownership mindset, with effective budget management skills.
Ability to lead and drive strategic growth.
Adept at engaging stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and creating win-win solutions.
Ability to translate vision into innovative, actionable solutions.
Experience in the agri-food sector & Familiarity with ISO 9000/27000 standards are a plus
Contribute to a more sustainable society.
Plenty of room for own initiative and (abundant opportunities) for (personal) professional development.
Direct interaction with clients and users.
Varying project teams in a stimulating working environment.
Contract for 32-40 hours per week.
Working from home policy, including reimbursement (no remote position).
Reimbursement for home-to-work travel costs, pension scheme, profit sharing and a personal development budget.
Informal working environment.
Flexible working hours.
Basic salary gross EUR 6500-7500 + holiday allowance and possibility of bonus.
Do you want to join our team as our new Director Consultancy? Then we'd love to hear about you!
Do you want to know more about the role? You can reach to our recruiter Xeniya at +31 6 59 89 19 96.
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