Supply Chain Csr Specialist

**Do you have an interest in sustainability? Are you a Sustainability specialist? Do you want to work for a company that is committed to sustainability because they truly care? Looking for a chance to play your part in making a big difference to the environment and communities we serve.**

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist to join the Contract Management and Procurement team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based at Severn Trent Centre in Coventry. Does this sound like an opportunity for you to develop and grow your career in sustainability? Read on

**EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW**

As a Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist, you will be driving Severn Trent’s Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy, focusing on real living wage, measuring, tracking and reporting on progress within our contractual supply chain to pay the real living wage; our plan for Social -Value (feeding from our Severn Trent societal strategy); engagement with our contracted supply chain on Carbon emissions (setting science-based targets) and supporting our Waste and Circular Economy strategy. This exciting role will help to achieve our Net Zero commitment for scope 3 and our social agenda to help improve lives for others.

Some of the other key accountabilities of this position include:

- Driving supplier assessment through EcoVadis
- Provide expert advice and recommendations to the business on aspects of sustainability, specifically carbon reduction.
- Act as an internal and external representative for Severn Trent’s Supply Chain sustainability policies and projects, including external networking groups; with a key focus on Scope 3 emissions.
- Influence Procurement and Contract Management activity to ensure sustainability principles are considered and embedded within key category and supplier management strategies, including at supplier selection and throughout contract delivery.
- Support the Sustainability Team to report more accurately on scope 3 emissions.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE**

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU**

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

- Salary of up to £46k - dependent on experience
- Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250 - dependant on experience
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Family friendly policies
- Two volunteering days per year
- Please note, some of these benefits are only applicable when employed on a permanent basis._

**WHAT’S NEXT**

**We can’t wait to hear from you.**

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