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Let us introduce ourselves!

At Esschert Design, we are committed to creating high-quality collections that reflect our love of gardening and nature. Our products are designed to be both functional and visually appealing, with a focus on sustainability and quality. We work closely with retailers to make our collections accessible to a wide audience, helping everyone create a beautiful and inviting outdoor space. From stylish planters to birdhouses that blend seamlessly into their surroundings, our innovative and decorative products are carefully designed to inspire and delight.

Our passion for outdoor living is reflected in everything we do, from the materials we use to the designs we create. At Esschert Design, we believe that spending time in nature is essential to our wellbeing, and we are dedicated to helping people connect with the natural world in meaningful ways.

Driven by our ambitions and increasingly demanding legislation, we want and need to embed ESG more firmly into our strategy, organisational objectives and business operations. We are therefore looking for an energetic and proactive professional who can take a broad view of the organisation, initiate and coordinate ESG activities, and take them to the next level. You will work closely with colleagues across the business to translate these initiatives into day-to-day operations.

The role of Corporate Sustainability & Compliance Officer

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Monitoring trends and developments in legislation and regulations, and developing roadmaps to ensure compliance, including with EUDR, CBAM, GPSR and PPWR.

  • Ensuring compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for packaging, electronics and batteries in the various countries where we sell our products.

  • Ensuring our packaging complies with the legislation and regulations of the countries in which we operate, including requirements relating to packaging symbols, warning statements and other specific icons.

  • Building support and commitment across the organisation for our ESG strategy.

  • Attending events and training sessions and acting as the main point of contact for ESG-related matters with industry organisations such as Tuinbranche Nederland and amfori.

  • Acting as the central link between Product Development, Design, Purchasing, Marketing and Sales, ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities regarding ESG and compliance.

  • Managing the annual FSC, GRS, ENplus and Ready to Burn audits to maintain our product certifications.

What do we offer?

In addition to the freedom to shape and develop this role using your own knowledge and expertise, we offer a team of friendly and talented colleagues, two company parties a year, team-building activities at least twice a year during Sales meetings, free fruit and employee discounts.

We also offer:

  • A competitive salary reflecting your qualifications and experience;

  • A good pension scheme;

  • Opportunities for continued professional development;

  • A varied and rewarding position within a stable, growing international company.

Could we be a good match?

You will thrive with us if you are comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, have a hands-on mentality and can adapt flexibly to changing circumstances. If you also know how to use humour to build positive working relationships, we already have a great starting point.

  • You have completed a relevant higher professional education qualification, at least equivalent to a Dutch HBO degree. A background in Business Administration or Compliance & Ethics is a strong advantage.

  • You have several years of experience in a similar position.

  • You can initiate change and positively influence others through your strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.

  • You know how to strike the right balance between the ideal situation and practical reality. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo, while remaining pragmatic in your approach.

  • We serve our markets in four languages: Dutch, English, German and French. Excellent spoken and written Dutch and English are essential. Knowledge of German and French is an advantage.

Apply now

Does this opportunity appeal to you? We would love to receive your creative application, including your CV and cover letter. Please send your application to our HR department at hr@esschertdesign.nl.

An assessment may form part of the recruitment process.

Want to know more about our organisation?

We are Esschert Design, a family business with deep roots in Twente, the Netherlands. Our heritage is reflected not only in our origins but also in our commitment to people, our approachable way of working and our passion for what we do.

That passion is helping us grow rapidly and adapt quickly. In practice, this means we don’t always follow conventional paths. We believe in continuously improving together, with a strong emphasis on ownership and personal responsibility.

Not all of us are keen gardeners, but we certainly know how to get things done. Together, we aim to inspire people to enjoy outdoor living, both in their gardens and in nature.

Esschert Design at a glance:

  • Designer and wholesaler of our own garden- and nature-inspired products;

  • Worldwide sales in more than 65 countries;

  • B2B customers ranging from small boutiques to major international retailers;

  • More than 150 employees and growing… Could you be our next colleague?

Have any questions? Feel free to contact our HR department at hr@esschertdesign.nl.

Don’t quite recognise yourself in everything described above, but believe you could make a valuable contribution to this role? We’d love you to convince us!

Recruitment agencies: Thank you for your interest, but we’re enjoying recruiting for this position too much to hand it over!

Employment type: Full-time

Work location: On-site