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ABOUT THE JOB Fashion for Good seeks an Innovation Analyst who will be responsible for scouting, screening and conducting a technical/scientific “fit for purpose” evaluation of raw material, wet processing, manufacturing and end of use innovations that meet FFG’s criteria and its corporate partners’ priorities. The candidate will also be responsible for conducting fast-track life cycle assessments on selected innovations, benchmarking these against existing solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Scouting and Evaluating Start-ups Scout and screen innovators (start-ups) according to Fashion for Good’s established screening framework. Execute in depth due diligence with a focus on the scientific and technical feasibility of the innovation. Conduct fast-track life cycle assessments on selected innovations and processes, benchmarking against conventional solutions Conduct due diligence assessments together with the Innovation Platform...

Launch a social startup in a year Year Here is an immersive full-time course in social innovation, kicking off on 15th February 2021. At a time of national crisis, we have an opportunity to reimagine society. Starting a scalable social business could be your best shot at impact – and learning on the frontline is where you need to start. Over 10 months, you’ll gain deep insight into complex social issues and learn to build entrepreneurial solutions to society’s toughest problems – from the housing crisis to knife crime. If selected to become a Fellow, you will: ·      Get frontline insights. You’ll spend the first 5 months working with the people hit hardest by austerity and gaining deep user insight. To deepen your systemic understanding, you’ll also work on briefs set by clients like Crisis, the NHS and the Greater London Authority....