Sustainability Assistant

7 days ago

Atherstone, United Kingdom Aldi UK Full time

This role will involve supporting the National Sustainability Manager to deliver ALDI UK & Ireland’s Deforestation Strategy. Aldi has committed to eliminating deforestation from its supply chain (high-risk commodities) by the end of 2025 and needs the right person to support in meeting this ambition. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Aldi UK and Ireland in progressing our performance across a range of deforestation areas including but not limited to Palm Oil, Soy, Timber, Beef, Fish and Seafood etc.


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The EU and UK are facing new requirements regarding deforestation including legislations (EUDR, upcoming UK legislation) and so the successful candidate will need to steer Aldi UK and Ireland through these requirements. The candidate will need to liaise with colleagues in our commercial team and our key suppliers to drive adoption of deforestation free commodities.

This role shall also be responsible for Aldi’s work on our fairly traded commodities (Cocoa, Coffee, Tea, Bananas, Sugar etc.). This will involve managing compliance to strict certifications, engaging with internal stakeholders on opportunities for new fairly traded products and increasing our coverage of certified Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and more products.

The role will require ensuring Aldi’s reporting on deforestation is as accurate as possible, engage with suppliers to address deforestation risk, identify new opportunities in the market and develop our approach to the topic further. This will entail investigating and improving the traceability and tracking of our in-scope commodities. There will also be a need to support the development of an Ireland specific Soy strategy for Aldi IE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing their own time to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines across a variety of projects. This will include providing updates and seeking sign off from the NSUST Manager at regular updates.

If you’re always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today

Your New Role

  • Being the go-to person for topics including Forests, Deforestation, Reforestation, High Risk Commodities and Fairly Traded Commodities
  • Supporting Aldi’s performance and progress toward eliminating Deforestation in our supply chain
  • Working with Aldi teams to ensure our compliance to upcoming relevant legislation
  • Supporting on product certifications to 3rd party accreditations (RSPO etc.)
  • Responsible for Aldi’s work on our fairly trade commodities (Cocoa, Coffee etc.)
  • Working on multiple tasks and deadlines in a variety of projects
  • Seek new opportunities from our supply chain to develop Aldi’s approach to Deforestation
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Internal Colleague and supplier engagement

About You

  • Experience working on the topic of forests, deforestation, risk commodities
  • Knowledge of relevant Forestry Legislations and Certifications
  • Excellent communications and information management skills
  • Experience in managing stakeholder and supplier relationships
  • Passionate about climate change, protecting natural eco-systems and sustainability
  • Able to prioritize effectively - managing multiple projects at once
  • Able to build strong relationships both internally and externally
  • Strong attention to detail and tracking of key metrics
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and be flexible to business requirements
  • Able to plan ahead with a strong sense of personal organisation
  • Enjoys working as part of a dynamic team
  • Curious, conscientious and driven mind-set

What You’ll get in Return

  • Salary from £36,080 rising to £42,13
  • Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with the opportunity of 2 days remote working
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • In office flexi-time
  • Full training provide
  • Pension scheme
  • Private employee medical insurance after 6 months
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
  • Long service rewards
  • Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
  • Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re looking for a career that gives you the chance to make a real difference, apply today

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