Overview

The role involves working within the sustainability team to help to administer and support the River Island sustainability programme with key focus on the sustainability department. Key elements of the role will involve assisting the sustainability team in supply chain assessment in key areas such as social sustainability, carbon reporting, environmental compliance; risk management; and issue resolution.

Supporting the delivery of River Island Sustainability Strategy, by promoting central visibility of the Supply base, including supplier reporting; KPI’s; product mapping; research and analysis.

Co-ordinating the new supplier and factory onboarding process- working closely with the sustainability, technical and buying Teams.

Key Accountabilities:

  • 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.
Key experience required:
  • 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.
Job Role Competencies
  • A basic understanding and passion for social and environmental sustainability.
  • A team player with a strong drive to achieve
  • Good problem solving, data handling and decision-making skills
  • Ability to prioritise, plan, organise and review activities to meet set deadlines and departmental goals.
  • Clear and effective communication skills along with an ability to interact effectively with individuals and teams at all levels within the business.
  • Methodical and thorough approach to work
  • Proactive and able to demonstrate initiative by suggesting ways of improving current working methods
  • Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively.
  • Ability to carry out research on key topics and prepare basic reports and presentations to highlight the key findings of this research.
  • Have a good understanding of Data Manipulation using functions, formulas in Microsoft office spreadsheet

About Us

  • We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.  Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

    This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out here on a map.

    What we can offer you:

     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.

    Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!

    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!

Keeping You Safe

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk.

Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.

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