Victoria Robinson

New Business and Sustainability Manager at Positive Experience | B Corp Certified. We’re the creative experience agency; imagining, designing and delivering sustainable positive experiences that make the world smile

London, England, United Kingdom

About

A highly driven, intuitive and diligent individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Proven track record of dealing with high profile clients, planning and managing large- scale events whilst consistently undertaking effective project management. Currently seeking a fresh opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a hands-on, creatively strategic role.

Experience

  • Positive Experience (Frome, England, United Kingdom · On-site)
    • New Business and Sustainability Manager
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      New Business and Sustainability Manager at Positive Experience. We’re the creative experience agency; imagining, designing and delivering positive experiences that make the world smile.

    • Sustainability Consultant
      May 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Responsible for ensuring the business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and environmental impact to supply chain practices and input materials in order to improve the ESG offering of the business. Spearheaded the B Corporation application process by implementing company wide changes across workers, governance, community, environment and customers. Analysed mass amounts of data to track the companies scope 1,2 and 3 emissions in order to set goals for reduction. Created and implemented a bespoke action plan to allow the company to work towards reducing their carbon footprint. Conducted thorough analysis of existing supply chain with a focus on working with our top suppliers to improve their sustainability, diversity and carbon emissions. Developed and set social and environmental goals for the business and employees. Collaborated with HR to enhance employee wellbeing through skills based diversity and mental health wellbeing training. Ensure cross collaboration with all team members, directors and shareholders in the B Corp application process Put in place a legal commitment to change our corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders Implement change around company transparency, ensuring information about social and environmental goals is publicly available Created action plan to lead to a more eco friendly office environment

  • Managing Director at The Frome Independent
    May 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

    The Frome Independent is an award winning, destination street market. Each month we bring the high street to life, showcasing the best independent crafts people, designers and food producers in the South West, with a commitment to sustainability and supporting local supply chains. Led the company to convert to CIC status with a focus on sustainability strategy and community impact. Integrated sustainability goals into the business strategy, including waste reduction, selecting traders from within a 50 mile radius to reduce carbon footprint, and only accepting traders that use biodegradable packaging. Ensuring regular analysis of trader supply chains to ensure they are meeting our sustainability criteria. Fostered partnerships with local stakeholders to enhance the market’s environmental and social footprint. Managed a team to ensure alignment with sustainability objectives. Development of the company’s short and long-term business vision and strategy. Financial management, monitoring income and expenditure and budget forecasting. Initiating & implementing new income generating schemes and one-offs such as themed markets, trader business development days and bi-annual night markets. Seeking out fundraising, sponsorship and grant application opportunities Line manager for 3 team members, and responsible for recruitment and any staffing related issues Maintaining awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities and industry developments particularly in the ESG sector. Liaison with stakeholders (councils, community partners, future collaborators) outside of normal comms or event management needs Spokesperson for TFI, including interviews, presentations and talks Overseeing brand identity, marketing & PR strategy and messaging Commissioning and co-ordinating all brand identity, design and marketing Overseeing website development and design

  • Production Manager and Head of Artists at KRANKBROTHER LIMITED
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Led on site production and managed artist logistics for three 10,000 capacity music festivals in London. I directed the community engagement program, offering local youth work opportunities, and managed diverse teams to ensure seamless event execution.

  • Sponsorship Operations Manager at ATP Tour, Inc.
    Jul 2019 - Jan 2020 · 7 mos

    Responsible for managing all operation aspects of sponsor-related elements for the Nitto ATP tennis finals at the 02 arena. This included planning sponsor hospitality suites and fan engagement zones, coordinating the site build, interior design for VIP areas, sponsor activation management and supplier liaison.

  • Event Producer - Cog X 2019 at Marble LDN
    Jun 2019 - Jun 2019 · 1 mo

    I joined the team at Marble to work with their Creative Producer to deliver the sponsorship areas at CogX 2019 in Kings Cross.