We are Recruiting for New Leadership Committee Members (Deadline 10th of May)


PLEASE NOTE: We have extended the deadline for applications to the 10th of May.

We are looking for new members to join our team! The Leadership Committee is a great opportunity to cultivate and demonstrate your leadership as well as expand and deepen your network.

 

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Firms of The Future – A Business Inspired By Nature

Exclusive blog piece by Giles Hutchins:

Due to a ‘perfect storm’ of economic, social and environmental factors, our business landscape is becoming more and more volatile.

The pace of change, too, is increasing. To succeed in business we must be agile, creative, alert, spontaneous and responsive – often operating in completely new ways. Today’s rapidly changing business environment calls for businesses that thrive in rapidly changing environments: businesses more akin to living systems. These ‘Firms of the Future’ can learn and adapt; they aren’t structured and silo’ed, which stifles learning and agility. These firms are also bottom-up, decentralised, interdependent, multifunctional, emergent, […]

Sustainable Impact in the Workplace

Hello fellow Net Impacters.  In preparation for our workshop on October 10th, we have put together some questions which should get the creative juices flowing and give you a better understanding of what to expect from our event!  We are moving away from the talking head format in the hopes of generating some really productive conversation around how to make a sustainable impact in your business and career.  The night will be divided up into a three part discussion with a brief introduction for each topic provided by sustainability practitioners.  The interrelated topics we are covering are:

1) Identifying […]

5 Tips for landing a Sustainability Job…

As a recruitment consultant, specialising in Global Corporate Sustainability, Maggie Brown often gets asked by graduates and professionals alike to provide advice about how to break into the Sustainability space in London. With this in mind, here are 5 tips for landing a sustainability job.

1)    Define your goals.  What does your ideal role look like? What skill set do you possess that differentiates you from other candidates? Which skills would you like to use in your next role? Once you know what you want you can plan out how to get there.

2)    Map the market. Do some research, the […]

Speed Networking for Career Success

Networking is an important part of developing your reputation in the CSR and sustainability community. Often times, it can be tough to network at events due to time constraints or the sheer amount of people.

On June 20, 2012, Net Impact London will host a unique speed networking event designed to help you make the most out of the evening by connecting with others in this field. Rather than one-on-one pairings, individuals will rotate to different groups where discussions will be facilitated in order for everyone to get to know more about each other and the skills each individual has […]

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Sustainable Finance

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Come and hear from leading sustainable finance experts about their exciting work in international climate change projects, sustainable banking and Socially Responsible Investing.

Sustainable finance is topical right now.  In the aftermath of the global financial crises, everyone seems to be trying to make finance more sustainable. But what are the upcoming trends and initiatives out there that really stand to make a difference?

An essential event for aspiring and existing sustainability professionals!

Scott McGregor – CEO, Camco

offers an overview on the international sustainable finance market, drawing on its global clean energy projects in […]

Apply Now To Be A Part Of The Net Impact London Leadership Team

Applications are now open for the Net Impact London Professional Leadership Team.  This is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons, strengthen your leadership skills, and expand your network.

Applications will be accepted until April 22nd, 2012 followed by elections on April 25th.  The successful candidates will transition responsibilities with the current leadership team in May and assume full responsibilities after the June 2012 event.

 

COMMITMENT & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Voluntary posts with a minimum of 1 year, and maximum of 2 years, commitment with opportunity for re-election
  • Dedicate 3-5 hours per week
  • Participate in monthly leadership meetings in Central London the first Wednesday of every month (evenings) […]