Head of Impact – Sustainability

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About the role

  • Head of Impact leading ESG accountability, philanthropy, and employee giving for Cohere, a security-first enterprise AI company. Developing measurable impact strategy and responsible AI positioning.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a measurable ESG strategy integrating environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and governance excellence across company operations
  • Establish and manage Cohere's philanthropic foundation, including strategic giving priorities and partnerships
  • Lead philanthropy, research collaboration, and engagement with universities
  • Create and scale employee giving and volunteer programs
  • Develop measurable impact frameworks and KPIs for ESG performance, philanthropic outcomes, and employee engagement
  • Ensure compliance with relevant ESG regulations and reporting standards
  • Identify opportunities for innovation in Cohere's impact approach
  • Collaborate with communications and people teams to develop and communicate impact strategies to internal and external audiences
  • Position Cohere as a leader in responsible AI development

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, impact management, or philanthropy leadership
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Proven track record developing and implementing comprehensive ESG strategies in technology or enterprise software companies
  • Experience establishing and managing philanthropic foundations or corporate giving programs
  • Experience with employee volunteerism
  • Strong understanding of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and relevant regulations
  • Ability to measure and report social and environmental impact using quantitative and qualitative metrics
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging executives, investors, and community partners
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a fast-growing organization
  • Advanced degree in Business, Sustainability, Social Impact, or related field
  • MBA preferred

Benefits

  • A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency
  • Full health and dental benefits
  • Separate mental health budget
  • RRSP matching
  • 401K
  • Pension Scheme
  • 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent
  • Annual enrichment benefits: arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit
  • Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching
  • 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days)
  • Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote
  • Annual company offsite
  • Daily lunch program, snacks, and regular community and social events for office-based employees
  • Co-working benefit for employees not near an office
  • $500 home office stipend

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

RemoteCanada

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