Principle Advisor, System Innovation (Maternity Cover 9-10 months)

Forum for the Future is looking for someone with experience in learning, action research and system change to help build a System Innovation Lab at Forum. The Lab aims to become a global centre of expertise in using system innovation to create profound change. It will share experience and new insights from practical work at the cutting edge, explore the system level challenges to building a sustainable economy, and help people working in sustainability increase their impact.

This role will require experience in leading and delivering learning projects and leadership programmes. Skill in fundraising is highly desirable to turn ideas into exciting future projects. A basic knowledge of sustainability issues and systemic change is essential. This excellent opportunity is a varied and creative role, involving working across diverse sectors, including business, civil society organisations and academia to help engage, share and communicate pioneering and practical approaches to system innovation.

To apply for this role please send a completed application form and equal opportunities form, which can be found on our website http://www.forumforthefuture.org/jobs/principal-advisor-system-innovation-lab-maternity-cover-9-10-months to recruitment@forumforthefuture.orgor post hard copies to Helen Saunders, Forum for the Future, 19-23 Ironmonger Row, London EC1V 3QN

We are open to freelancers expressing their interest or those seeking part-time employment.  Please note due to the short length of this contract Forum for the Future is unable to sponsor applicants for this position who require a Visa to work in the UK.

Closing date: 9:00am, 3rd October 2011
Interviews: Thursday 6th October 2011
Start date: ~ December 2011 for 9 months

Due to the number of applications we receive we are unable to reply to all applicants.  If you do not hear back from us by close of business on Wednesday 5th October 2011, please assume we will not be taking your application further.