Sustainability Manager

Van de Velde is an ambitious and international company with over 100 years of experience in designing and producing premium lingerie brands such as Marie Jo, Primadonna, and Sarda. Join a passionate and professional team of more than 1,500 colleagues across the globe. As a publicly listed company for over 25 years, Van de Velde continues to grow and innovate in the world of premium lingerie.

Our mission: We ignite the power in women.

At Van de Velde, our people have always been at the heart of everything we do. We strongly believe in the strength and potential of individuals, and in the power of women in particular. This belief is reflected in the way we engage with our employees, our consumers, and women in society.

We are driven by Passion | We breathe Quality | We are Authentic | We focus on Consumers and Customers | We are Entrepreneurial | Together we are Stronger.

We are looking for a colleague who can help us grow, shares our values, and is eager to build strong relationships with our customers. Are you ready to make a positive impact? Take the next step in your career and join Van de Velde Lingerie!

Your Function

As Sustainability Manager, you are responsible for driving and delivering the Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy for Van de Velde. With a strong project driven mindset, you build bridges between departments and ensure that sustainability remains top of mind across the organization. You coordinate and drive sustainability projects, create and manage sustainability reports, keeping the business informed about the latest trends, developments, and regulations in the sustainability landscape.

Responsibilities

• You are responsible for defining and implementing a sustainability strategy that is in line with our business strategy. By translating this plan into clear actions, you help to create and embed a sustainability culture.

• Project management holds no secrets to you. Whether you are coordinating a project team, following up on the status, or ensuring that results are achieved, you thrive when working out a project from A to Z.

• You help build sustainability reports by critically analyzing data collected from various stakeholders.

• You strengthen existing relationships with key stakeholders and collaborate with the relevant departments to develop and implement sustainability initiatives.

• You stay on top of trends and communicate internally about norms and regulations regarding sustainability. You take proactive action where needed.

Your Profile

• You have a master's degree with 10+ years of experience in leading projects to success.

• You have a strong affinity with sustainability. You stay up to date with the latest trends and know how to translate them into concrete actions within an organization.

• Working closely with stakeholders energizes you. You have the ability to convince, motivate, and influence others. You aim to build long‑term, trust‑based relationships.

• Your creative yet data‑driven mindset enables you to lead projects from A to Z with structure, clarity, and impact.

• You understand organizational processes and are able to keep the bigger picture in mind at all times.

• Experience in product management and/or within a supply chain context is a strong plus.

• You are fluent in both English and Dutch and feel confident speaking in public in either language.

Our Offer

• A permanent full-time contract in a stable, international, publicly listed fashion company with a pleasant company culture that encourages initiative and new ideas.

• A competitive salary package with additional benefits

• Company car with fuel card or mobility budget

• A thorough on-the-job training at the start of your employment and the opportunity to learn, develop and grow.

• 9 additional paid leave days (ADV) on top of statutory vacation, which can be taken flexibly.