Senior Sustainability Director

11 hours ago

Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Head Office Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Sustainability Director to join our Ethics & Sustainability team at Head Office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical part in the acceleration and integration of sustainability plans within the Waitrose business.

The successful candidate will lead the development of strategic plans for the responsible sourcing of fish, and the delivery of relevant parts of our Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Strategy, to support commercial results with positive ethics and sustainability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead the Partnership's strategy and action plans on responsible sourcing of seafood, managing all risk and opportunities relating to sustainability and ethics in aquaculture and fisheries.
  2. In collaboration with the fish category teams, ensure a secure supply of fish and seafood for Waitrose that meets market leading standards and differentiates the brand.
  3. Engage suppliers on continuous improvement and research/innovation as required, on topics including fish welfare, bycatch, sustainable feed, and human rights.
  4. Oversee programmes to measure farm performance such as the Responsible Efficient Production Index, and ensure these are aligned with other supply chains.
  5. Take a leadership role in the development and delivery of industry-wide collaborative initiatives, including for example relevant Fishery Improvement Projects.
  6. Ensure reporting against internal targets and external commitments is transparent and robust, and that it meets the needs of key stakeholders who evaluate Waitrose's performance.
  7. Represent the business publicly as the primary spokesperson on responsible sourcing of fish.
  8. Work collaboratively with suppliers, farmers & fishers to transition to more sustainable aquaculture & sourcing practices to address issues including climate impact, biodiversity, food waste, & human rights.
Requirements
  • Experience in leading the development and delivery of successful aquaculture & fisheries sourcing programmes.
  • Robust knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, industry standards and assurance schemes.
  • In depth understanding of fisheries science - including fish stock assessment and management- and aquaculture, likely to degree level (or equivalent).
  • Direct experience of aquaculture and fisheries management and/or fishery improvement projects.
  • Ability to integrate ethics & sustainability considerations with commercial ones.
  • Strong interest in and passion for the wider ethics & sustainability agenda.
  • IT and data management skills.
What We Offer
  • Hybrid Working.
  • Full-time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is pro-rated for part time hours).
  • Excellent work life balance, including focus on well-being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy.
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years' service, you'll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not.
  • Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That's 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You'll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
  • Simple cycle to work support scheme.
  • Health Care cover.
  • Car allowance.

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