Sourcing Consultant

Role Overview

• Manage and deliver certification projects, including client meetings, proposals and technical reports
• Undertake BES 6001 technical surveillance audits across the UK, Europe & China
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of assurance scheme design and processes
• Ensure certification and verification activities are delivered in line with relevant standards
• Review customer and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for performance improvements
• Support technical experts in maintaining and developing the Sustainable Products science base
• Assist in the development of digital platforms supporting supply chain assurance services
• Deliver fee‑earning work contributing to team performance and growth
• Collaborate closely with the Responsible Sourcing Senior Consultant and wider Sustainable Products Team.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chains within manufacturing, retail, auditing or consulting
• Experience working with audits, certification processes and the management of product supply chains
• Solid technical understanding of organisational management system standards
• Knowledge of sustainability legislation and initiatives such as science-based targets, SDGs, UNGC, CDP, and supply chain assurance programmes such as ETI, SMETA and SA8000
• Understanding of international standards and legislation relevant to BES 6001
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet changing deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the capability to interpret client needs and deliver high-quality certification outputs
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe to conduct audits and attend client meetings
• High level of IT literacy, including extensive knowledge of MS Office
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as ethical trade, responsible sourcing or sustainable products (desirable)
• Understanding of UK construction sector supply chains and expectations (desirable)
• Familiarity with Sustainable Products certification schemes and wider construction industry requirements (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO and CEN standards relating to product assessment (desirable)
• Understanding of BREEAM and/or the BRE business (desirable)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IEMA (desirable)

Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package
• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement