Circa £30,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Superb Benefits
In order to further expand our client's ESG and Sustainability systems and processes, an ambitious Sustainability Advisor is required to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to-business personalisation industry in a broad ranging, highly rewarding role.
As the home of four leading textile brands, each with their own unique identity and philosophy, our client has established themselves as the go-to brand for quality, innovative products in the rebrandable accessories market.
The successful applicant will draw upon their previous experience within a similar advisory role to shape and expand the existing sustainability programme from a solely product focus to a full business sustainability strategy. Full support and training will be provided by senior members of the department, but it is expected that the ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of current sustainability guidelines and frameworks to help deliver further strategy improvements in future.
Key Responsibilities
* Support delivery of Beechfield Brands sustainability strategy.
* Assist in mapping out current supply chain and calculating product life cycle assessments.
* Work with existing and potential suppliers on measuring and improving their sustainability performance in-line with Beechfield Brands strategy.
* Help identify and implement operational change to reduce core business carbon emissions through improving supply chain/procurement processes and identifying reduction opportunities within operations.
* Support business processes to streamline environmental data management and automation.
* Ensure compliance with industry ESG legislation and stay updated on relevant regulations and best practices.
* Perform impact assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate ESG risks related to supply chain and product.
* Provide business-wide support to ensure that sustainability is considered when adopting new products, materials, or suppliers.
Skills & Experience
* Minimum 1-2 years of work experience in a similar role.
* Passion for sustainability.
* An understanding of Environmental Social Governance.
* Experience of capturing and measuring scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data.
* Data literate and detail-oriented.
* Previous experience working closely with third parties such as suppliers, service providers, and data services.
* Previous experience of or exposure to corporate compliance accreditations such as Bcorp, EcoVadis, Fair Wear Foundation, etc.
* Ideally, a relevant commercial, ESG, or sustainability-related Degree qualification.
Benefits
* 22 days holiday increasing with length of service
* Positive attendance award - Potential to earn ½ day per quarter for zero sickness
* Birthday off - Additional to your annual leave
* Long service gifts to celebrate the milestones
* 2 x volunteer days throughout the year
* Private Healthcare Scheme and Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
* Free access to a Wellbeing practitioner and counselling psychotherapist
* Free eye tests and annual flu jabs
* Option of a Fitbit after 6 months service
* Free fruit delivered each week
* Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
* Modern office space with free parking and free onsite electric vehicle charging points
* Funded social activities throughout the year
This is a wonderful career development opportunity for an ambitious Business Sustainability Advisor with a product rather than service background, ideally within the textiles industry, to join a successful business at a time of impressive growth. A competitive, negotiable salary based on experience is on offer, in addition to a highly attractive company bonus and an employee-centred benefits package. Apply now!
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