We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry. We are seeking a Compliance and Sustainability Assistant to work within the technical division of the business, with a dedicated Compliance & Sustainability team.
The Compliance and Sustainability Assistant will report to the Head of Technical and become a key member of the team with the delivery of the Group Sustainable Development Strategy and Environmental Sustainability Policy.
The Compliance and Sustainability role will assist in managing 4 key areas: Food Waste, Energy & Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions, Sustainable Agriculture, and Sustainability Insights, Data & Reporting.
Responsibilities include:
* Work with attention to detail across all technical/compliance platforms.
* Work with colleagues to monitor and maintain supplier due diligence.
* Support the technical compliance team in an administrative function.
* Data gathering through supplier contact and relationship building.
We require:
* A graduate with a relevant Environmental Science / Geography / Agronomy degree, with exposure to climate change, food waste, sustainable agriculture/manufacturing.
* Exposure to the Fresh Produce sector, with Fruit categories being highly advantageous.
* Ability to communicate confidently at all levels, with professionalism and commitment.
* High level of administration and team support ability in a fast-paced environment.
* The ability to work accurately and with attention to detail being paramount.
* High IT competency; Power BI, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with some flexibility required.
Salary: Up to 32k + excellent benefits - dependent on experience.
Location: Kent.
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