AddressAt a glance
This role can be based at our Bracknell office and you will be required to be in Bracknell at least once a week (Wednesdays as a default). We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. This role involves travel in the UK and abroad.
The salary range for this role is set at £52,600 - £76,400
This position is a permanent role
About the role
Sustainability is deeply rooted in our DNA here at the John Lewis Partnership and it is central to our pursuit of a happier world. We are excited to be recruiting for an Ethics & Sustainability Manager within our Fisheries & Aquaculture team. The successful candidate will play a key part in the acceleration and integration of our sustainability plans across two of the UK’s most loved brands, Waitrose and John Lewis. You will be contributing to the delivery of our Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Strategy to deliver commercial results with positive ethics and sustainability outcomes. Your work will have a direct influence on the seafood we sell and a positive on-the-water impact in the Fisheries and farms we source from.
Day to day you will:
Manage and monitor key sourcing standards required for both wild Fisheries and Aquaculture, including review of proposed new sources before approval and existing sources on a regular basis; proactively identify solutions when sourcing challenges arise
Lead on the development and delivery of Fishery Improvement Projects, collaborating with industry stakeholders to do so
Develop and manage bespoke sustainability policies and audit protocols for our farmed seafood
Lead on the development and delivery of initiatives with our supply chains to improve the fish and shellfish welfare
Research and manage trails and commercial application of bycatch mitigation innovation and other projects with our supply chains to improve the environmental impact of both wild caught and farmed fish
Ensure the Waitrose supplier Fish Forum drives the ethics and sustainability agenda for the category
Organise and deliver submissions for sustainability awards, scorecards and public transparency projects
Manage supply base in a collaborative way
Lead participation in collaborative projects and membership groups on behalf of the partnership
Engage with our supply chain, NGOs, Government, and wider industry to drive forward the ethics and sustainability agenda for the category
Communicate our successes, challenges and strategy with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including delivering technical responses to our customers and media queries
Support our human rights work and implementation of third party social standards in the seafood sector, alongside implementation of other sustainability standards (such as climate targets) as required
Develop approaches to data collection and analysis at farm, vessel and supplier level
Manage media, NGO and customer queries on responsible fish sourcing
Essential skills you’ll need
In depth understanding of fisheries science - including fish stock assessment and management- and Aquaculture, likely to degree level
Direct experience of aquaculture and fisheries management and/or fishery improvement projects
Strong stakeholder management skills, including ability to work with suppliers and drive change through the supply chain
Ability to integrate ethics & sustainability considerations with commercial ones
Ability to interpret and communicate Fisheries and Aquaculture data including stock fish assessments
Experience in leading the delivery of successful strategic projects
Strong interest in and passion for sustainability
IT and data management skills
Written and verbal communicator
Excellent organisational skills
Desirable skills you could bring
Experience in a consumer goods or retail environment
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Benefits of the Partnership and the role
Hybrid Working
Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated 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
You’ll get 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
We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
Health Care cover (level applicable)
Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit -ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
Next Steps
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Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage virtual interview
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply early.
You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.
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