Circularise was founded by Mesbah and Jordi, who embarked on a mission to propel the world towards a circular economy. Their journey began in 2016, following visits to several recycling facilities in the Netherlands. During these visits, they discovered that countless products intended for recycling actually ended up incinerated or, even worse, tossed into landfills.
The reason behind this was a lack of knowledge about the products' composition. Questions related to the materials used, their origin, and their potential hazards remained unanswered. This revelation sparked the inception of Circularise — a company built on the pillars of transparency, sustainability, and innovation. The founders recognised that increasing supply chain transparency and enhancing data exchange using digital product passports would enable sustainable practices on a global scale.
Developing a digital product passport platform for a circular economy necessitates a diverse and inclusive team. Over the years, Circularise has grown from merely two founders to a strong team of more than forty individuals representing over twenty nationalities. These team members bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, united by a common purpose. As Circularise continues to expand, we remain on the lookout for talented, inquisitive minds eager to join in our quest to revolutionise sustainability and bring circular economy to the most complex supply chains.
We are looking for a Public Institutions Affairs Officer with experience in the field of political communication and external relations in the field of sustainability, circular economy, IT or the chemical or polymer industry.
You will work on Circularises engagement in political processes of the European Union and industry associations. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing engagement opportunities and creating a process for engagement. You will get to follow decision making processes on key legislation in Brussels and translate their results into manageable input for the whole company. Given that this role is the first position in government affairs at Circularise, there are great opportunities for you to strategically set up this work and process at Circularise. You will be regularly spending a day in Brussels to engage in events and improve the visibility of Circularise. Beyond the day to day relationship management, you will represent Circularise in 1-2 legislation-focused R&D projects (e.g. Horizon Europe).
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Everyone belongs at Circularise
We strive to hire people from all walks of life. Circularise is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and candidates without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. We are continuously working hard to develop and build a culture of inclusivity & diversity.