B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, the global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way.

To date, the community includes nearly 4,000 B Corps in over 70 countries and 150 industries, over 8,000 benefit corporations, and 100,000 companies managing their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager.

Globally, B Lab is building this movement through interrelated initiatives that serve, engage, and highlight the leaders of the movement, while providing all businesses with the concrete tools, products, programs, and partnerships to use business as a force for good.

The role

As the Standards Review team continues to expand, they are seeking (two) Standards Assessors to support growth of companies in the global Certified B Corporation movement. Specifically, this role will aid companies in the APAC region.

Standards Assessors work directly with companies to support them in verifying their performance in the B Impact Assessment (BIA) and adoption of the B Corporation legal framework, and completing the process for B Corporation Certification.

You will become an expert in applying the BIA standards and independently managing external relationships with companies. You will report to a Standards Review team manager, and work closely with colleagues on the Standards Review, Standards Management, and Product Development teams, as well as with the network of Global Partners working in the local markets where the companies operate.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing companies’ B Impact Assessment (i.e., analysing and commenting on data about the company’s social and environmental performance) accurately and efficiently within the process for certification
• Managing companies in the process of validating their assessment responses by phone, in the B Impact Assessment App, through supporting documentation, and via B Lab’s Site Review processes.
• Guiding companies through the B Corp Legal Framework and legal requirements for certification.
• Explaining the standards, certification requirements, and timelines collaboratively with team members, Global Partners, key contacts at B Corps and prospective B Corps and/or their consultants.
• Providing basic technical support to companies using the BIA assessment platform.
• Providing continual feedback to the team that manages the Standards to support the improvement of the Standards and the ratings process.
• Providing concrete suggestions for companies to improve their score, when applicable.

About you

Advancing social and environmental objectives is a passion of yours. You have an eye for detail and are a strategic thinker who can help create project plans for organisations looking to be more socially responsible and impactful. You are excited at the opportunity to help educate businesses by using the B Impact Assessment and B Analytics to manage their impact with as much rigour as their profits.

Ideally you will possess:

• 2+ years’ experience in business, manufacturing/supply chain or finance industry preferred.
• Experience collaborating/managing relationships with relevant stakeholders, preferably in a role with external-facing responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates with Mandarin, Japanese or Korean capability are encouraged to apply.
• Successful track record of working independently, and ideally, also as part of a virtual team.
• Capacity and interest to learn tech platforms swiftly or are tech-savvy (B Lab uses a number of technology platforms, such as Salesforce, Google Suite, and Microsoft Excel)
• Demonstrated commitment to B Lab’s vision to create an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economic system for all people and the Planet.
• High energy, self-managing, entrepreneurial personality capable of working in a start-up environment.
• Relentless problem-solving attitude.

The rewards

• Flexible Work Options
• Online hub that allows for both work and personal collaboration and connections
• Discounted B Corp offerings to employees of B Lab
• A great feeling from working on products that have a huge impact

B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We are looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

For a confidential discussion contact Kate Faulkner on 0455 667 863 or apply now with your CV and cover letter.

Talent Nation strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.