Business Sustainability Advisor

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. Helping identify and implement operational change to reduce core business carbon emissions be that through improving supply chain/procurement processes, identifying reduction opportunities within operation and services, across general day to day business activity. 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 orientated. 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 through 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!