Project Lead in Circular and Sharing Economy (Dutch-speaking)

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The company

Bax is an innovation consultancy that supports changemakers in building pilots, tools, and collaborations that turn ideas into societal impact.

With offices in Barcelona, Brussels, Cambridge, Düsseldorf, and Utrecht, we empower more than 1,200 public and private organisations to design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. From the energy transition and urban greening to healthcare innovation, we work on ideas that matter with changemakers from every corner of society.

With a network of 3,000 partners and active projects in 44 countries, clients who work with Bax join one of Europe’s biggest innovation ecosystems. Every one of our clients and partners is putting a big idea into the real world. Everyone at Bax believes in collaboration and real-world testing. And every client receives committed support from our team of 75 innovation specialists.

The position

We’re looking for a project lead with 3-6 years of experience in the circular economy and circular business models to join our Circular and Sharing Economy team in Barcelona.

We expect you to contribute to a variety of assignments related to circularity, including the sharing and rental economy. This may involve developing and coordinating European projects and networks, supporting retailers and manufacturers in experimenting with circular business models, and assisting public authorities in shaping visions and public-private partnerships.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to take ownership, drive strategic conversations, and help shape the future of innovation solutions in this field.

[1] https://baxcompany.com/topics/sharing/

[2] https://accesseconomyalliance.eu/

Key Responsibilities include:

Project Design and Implementation leadership: Co-design and implement innovation initiatives in circular and sharing economy solutions, including EU-funded and privately-financed projects.

Project Support and Conceptualisation: Take a leading role in managing and conceptualising projects at the forefront of circularity. Drive the successful delivery of results to our clients, developing new services for circularity.

Impact Assessments: Evaluate economic, environmental, and societal impacts of innovative circular and sharing economy services. Develop future scenarios and provide strategic recommendations to public and private sector clients.

The candidates we are seeking

We are seeking an ambitious, fast-learning candidate with a passion for the circular economy, who is eager for career advancement in a boutique consultancy focused on real impact.

Education: A completed MSc in a field related to business, economics, or relevant areas.
Experience: Ideally 3-6 years of professional experience in the circularity sector and a demonstrated interest or background in circular business models.
Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English is essential. Proficiency in other languages is a strong asset.

Writing skills: Strong writing skills are required; both with and without the use of AI; we need you to enjoy and excel at creating convincing arguments and easily translating complex technical concepts into clear and compelling business language.
Soft skills: we expect a great deal of autonomy and proactivity, being able to communicate professionally with partners and clients, managing and leading discussions and public presentations.

Life at Bax

We offer a competitive compensation package and foster a positive, entrepreneurial company culture where new ideas and initiatives are encouraged. Work-life balance is very important to us.

Bax provides employees with the freedom to shape their career paths. With a flat hierarchy, consultants are encouraged to develop work on topics that inspire them. Each new hire is paired with an experienced consultant mentor to support professional growth. We recognise that our people work best when they’re comfortable and healthy.

Please note that these roles may involve occasional travel to client locations across Europe, requiring availability for a few trips per year

What Bax offers you

Permanent contract
Hybrid and flexible work options
Shorter workday on Fridays
Flexible remuneration package (health insurance, transport, lunch)
Subsidised gym membership
Regular team building (including ski and summer trips)

How to apply?

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a cover letter that explains how your profile matches what we are seeking through our website. Interviews will be conducted upon receipt of relevant profiles, so we encourage you to apply without delay.

To be considered for this position, you will need to be in possession of a nationality or a permit that allows you to work in Spain at the time of application.

Bax is powered by innovation, and innovation is powered by diversity. We encourage people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to treating all employees and applicants equally, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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