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We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.
What We Are Looking For...
Reporting into our Ethical Trade Manager you will be responsible for the coordination of project processes and/or activities all with the purpose of helping us to achieve our sustainability commitments towards people and planet.
This is a brand-new role for our CSR team and would suit someone who is genuinely passionate about sustainability and would like to develop within a fashion high-street brand environment, using their experience of end-to-end project coordination.
The Role
- Support Line Manager on regular Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing duties and processes
- Provide frequent support to functional Head on specific sustainability initiatives, including helping prepare for regular work sessions with Senior Leadership members.
- Active participation on strategic projects, during concept development and planning, conducting research assignments and creating management frameworks.
- Carry out delegated project coordination activities, including stakeholder engagement, contributing information and data analysis to support the specification of project deliverables.
- Working on solutions and strategies for long-term sustainability goals.
- Keeping up with industry standards and initiatives and building brand awareness.
- Liaising with external retail partners and distributors to ensure we remain aligned to the required CSR standards for our global markets
The Person
- Confident to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
- Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders
- Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with our goals
- Uses clear and effective verbal and written communications skills
- Works with full competence to identify, define, unify, and coordinate various projects
- Has a strong understanding and passion for responsible sourcing and sustainability
- Strong attention to detail and data
- Ability to network and maintain relationships within the industry
- Ability to take responsibility and can be trusted to get things done
- Able to manage multiple projects and developments simultaneously
- Proactive and positive, always looking to support and collaborate
- Passionate and always looking for opportunities to expand and grow within the area of Sustainability
- Love RI as much as we do!
This Is For You...
- Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite!
- RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
- Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
- Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays
- Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
- Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding
- Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
- Pension - A contributory private pension scheme
- Bonus - A generous bonus scheme
- Healthcare - With the choice to opt in for healthcare through our provider AXA
- Holiday - 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need!
We mentioned the discount, right?
Keeping You Safe...
At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk
Every Islander Counts
Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
