Sustainability Administrator

Role Overview

• Maintain and update supplier reports, information and records.
• Support the team by arranging meetings, events, and other departmental activities.
• Key point of contact for New Supplier and Factory Onboarding Process (Buyers, Technical, Logistics, Finance as well as Suppliers)
• Prepare documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Also responsible for gathering, collating and summarising data for departmental reports.
• Data analysis to support the specific project and programme deliverables. (e.g. reading and grading ethical audit reports)
• Gather and review transparency data communicating directly with suppliers, factories and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Sustainability team in the delivery of projects and programmes.
• Interaction with key internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate both internally and externally on current sustainability issues.
• Build strong relationships with River Island internal stakeholders such as Buying, and Technical, Shipping, Accounts, Finance and in-country partners; as well as external stakeholders, such as other sustainability groups and our suppliers.
• Working with the sustainability team to ensure that key data is always maintained and is up to date.

Requirements

• High School / FE College (2 A Levels).
• Computer literate using Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook & other IT Systems to a high level.
• Basic experience of simple office environment / basic operational systems (4 to 6 months) preferred.
• Qualification in an environmental or sustainable field would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café to fill you needs. Various social events to socialise throughout the year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment.
• Flexible working is a given, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays.
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications. A succession plan if you want to progress.
• A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan.
• 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday twice a year for whatever the need!