Sustainability Compliance Lead

4 weeks ago


Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom MorePeople Full time
Position Overview

Sustainability Compliance Lead / Fresh Produce Sector

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We are collaborating with a prominent player in the fresh produce sector, recognized for its dedication to sustainable practices and ethical operations. This organization spans multiple regions and divisions, ensuring the highest standards in all its activities.

Role Summary:

We are in search of a committed Sustainability Compliance Lead to become part of their vibrant team. This position is vital for crafting and executing their retailer-focused sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with retailer sustainability objectives, and upholding compliance with ethical standards in the UK. The successful candidate will cultivate strong partnerships with retailers' sustainability departments, establishing themselves as a trusted advisor and expert.

Key Duties:

  • Represent the organization in industry bodies such as the Fresh Produce Consortium & FNET
  • Participate in retailer conferences and meetings to ensure coherence of sustainability strategies
  • Guarantee compliance with ethical audits, human rights, and environmental due diligence throughout supply chains
  • Maintain updated retailer grower lists and monitor relevant sustainability data
  • Focus on and report retailer initiatives concerning social and environmental matters
  • Establish and discuss retailer-specific reporting for GHG emissions, Living Wage, Fairtrade, and Rainforest premium utilization
  • Oversee annual labor supplier audits to ensure compliance with labor provider standards
  • Present current sustainability data and reports to retailers, including farm and supplier practices
  • Continuously enhance sustainability strategies and lead best-in-class practices
  • Keep sustainability & certification policies and procedures up to date

Qualifications:

  • Experience with M2030
  • Knowledge of packaging waste regulations (plastics and paper)
  • Familiarity with SMETA, Fairtrade, Rainforest certifications (LEAF certification is a plus)
  • Experience in climate target reporting (carbon and GHG emissions)
  • Ability to work autonomously within a retailer-facing team

Educational Background:

  • Preferably a degree holder
  • Prior experience in a sustainability role, ideally at a managerial level
  • Experience within an FMCG organization; background in fresh produce or retail is advantageous
  • Exceptional presentation skills, particularly with PowerPoint
  • Strong data analytical and project management capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in Spanish is a plus

Join us in our commitment to sustainability and ethical excellence.



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