Sustainability Coordinator - Maternaty Leave Cover

Sustainability is a key element within our business, it is pivotal in ensuring that our business is future proof for all actors in our supply chains. We have a temporary role (April ’26 –February ’27) available to cover the maternity leave of the sustainability coordinators of the Baronie. The scope of the role is the Baronie Group with specific emphasis on Germany, Poland, Switzerland and Belgium.

In your role, youwill report to our Head of Sustainability and work closely together with the other members of the sustainability team based in Europe and Cote d’Ivoire.

You will be part of the international sustainability team of the group, our internal and external ambassador for a diversity of sustainability topics. After your introduction period you will be responsible for the proactive implementation of our sustainability activities. As this is a temporary role it is important that youare able to connect in a relative short time with the relevant internal and external stakeholders of the Baronie.

The role will be based at our office in Caslano(Switzerland) or in Norderstedt (Germany).

• First point of contact for internal and external stakeholders of several of our entitieson sustainability topics;
• Fulfilling customer and stakeholder requests on a diversity of sustainability topics;
• Working closely with relevant colleagues and stakeholders to ensure compliance with national and international sustainability related legislations and due diligence; with emphasis on the EUDR implementation by end of 2026;
• Conclude the scope 1, 2 and 3 CO2 assessment of the group.
• Pro-active internal and external promotion of the Group’s sustainable cocoa program ‘Transparence Cacao’;
• Contribute to Group sustainability topics and periodical reporting to Group level with requested updates;
• Monitoring & evaluation:
  Collect, analyse and validate sustainability data for internal and external reporting;
• Assisting with internal and external sustainability related communication;
• Taking a collaborative, connecting and active role within our organization;
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline to the role (e.g. (food) sustainability, environment);
• Experience in a similar or relevant role within the food/commodity industry is preferred but we are open for a young graduatewithan affinity for sustainability related topics such as environment, due diligence, human rights;
• You are fluent in German and English. This is a must-have. Any other languages such as French would be an advantage;
• You combine technical skills (data management and analysis) with strong functional skills (communication and project management);
• Knowledge of and experience with the implementation of national and international regulations related to sustainability, due diligence and/ or climate;
• A pragmatic personality with a broad interest, high sense of ownership, entrepreneurial work ethic, hands-on mentality, excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible, solution-driven mind-set;
• You have a structured way of working and enjoy working both independently and in a team;
• Excellent communication skills, across all levels of our organisation, both verbal and written, are crucial elements of your profile;

A fully immersive role in our world of chocolate. You will work closely with your new colleagues in order to shape the sustainable future of our business. You will quickly get acquainted with our business, products and supply chain and you will immediately contribute towardsdriving the group forward in its sustainability efforts.

• Full time, diverse and challenging role in a growing international group;
• International exposure to implement the sustainability strategy within our company;
• An entrepreneurial company culture which offers you a lot of autonomy and values initiative;
• A good remuneration package;
• Training and career opportunities.

Would you like to be part in ensuring the sustainability strategy is well executed? Do you enjoy working in a close team whilst having the freedom to shape relationships within our international group? If this is you, then please apply now to join our team!