ABOUT US
Cotton On's philanthropic arm, Cotton On Foundation, is creating a world where every young person can thrive.
With outreach programs in Uganda, South Africa, Thailand, and Australia, the foundation's outreach has raised over $200 million.
Together with their team and customers, creating lasting impact across three key areas: Holistic Education, Mental Health, and Environment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have a rare opportunity to join the Cotton On Foundation team as a Head of Global Projects!
In this pivotal role, you will ensure that every dollar raised by our customers is strategically invested in the most effective projects and partnerships, driving maximum impact.
As a champion for community impact, you'll inspire and motivate our team by communicating a clear, compelling vision and plan.
Your expertise in relationship-building will be key in establishing strong partnerships, allowing us to measure the true impact of all Foundation projects.
You will represent the Foundation and lead teams across Australia, Uganda, South Africa, and Thailand with Foundation-owned Education programs.
You will also drive initiatives & partnerships that align with our pillars of Education, Environment, Mental Health, and First Nations.
If you're a leader in community development and project partnerships, with a passion for driving meaningful change, we'd love to see your application!
You'll report directly to the General Manager, Cotton On Foundation and be an advocate for the Foundation across the Cotton On global business and externally.
Please note, this role will require international travel for extended periods of time.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification or equivalent experience in social impact, development, or community impact.
Previous experience in cross-cultural educational settings.
Proven communication skills with the ability to drive and influence change and support through clear messaging.
Demonstrable analytical problem-solving and research skills, to identify and implement creative, innovative, and flexible solutions in challenging environments.
Demonstrated high-level organization and planning skills.
Established leadership skills to develop and support the team to deliver brand strategy outcomes.
Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
OUR CULTURE
At the Cotton On Foundation, we roll up our sleeves and help out our mates across the globe.
We are dedicated to our projects and the communities and people they impact.
We believe in our people and we are committed to our mission of developing 20,000 educational places.
BENEFITS
We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever-growing and expanding structure.
We believe our people deserve the best space to do their best work, and to support this we provide:
50% team member discount off all brands (excl.
Ceres Life which is 30% off).
A world-class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts, and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room, and run club!).
A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidized cost, and your kids are right next door!
The Beckley, our in-house café with chef-prepared healthy meals, coffee, and snacks.
You can also grab a nutritious take-home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.
Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to the industry.
On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash, and more.
An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)?
Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.
Team mingle celebrations, speaker's series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together.
Do you have a dog?
Bring them into the office.
We love them!
At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centered in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.
We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.
We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences, and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.
If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at so we may support you in completing the job application process.
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