Sustainability Graduate

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Sustainability Graduate to join our innovative team. In this role, you will support our sustainability initiatives and help drive our mission to create a more sustainable future in fashion. This is an exciting opportunity for a two-year programme for someone who is eager to make a meaningful impact in the fashion industry.

Salary: £28,000 p/a

The Team

We started out as one brand with only three team members in 2006, today we are now made up of 13 amazing brands and counting, we have offices all over the world and we’ve grown to a 6,000+ strong team we call our boohoo family – and we don’t plan on stopping yet. We have big ambitions, huge potential and a clear strategy to continually evolve and grow the business. It’s a seriously exciting time to join us and influence the next chapter of our success.

At boohoo, we believe in fashion with a purpose. As a leader in the fashion industry, we are committed to creating stylish, high-quality products while minimising our environmental impact. We strive to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our business, from design to production until the product gets to the customers doors. Everything we do is focused on helping boohoo to become the global leader in e-commerce fashion. Think innovation, plenty of problem-solving and a considerable amount of collaboration.

What you’ll be doing

·         Assist in the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives across the company.

·         Conduct research on sustainable materials, practices, legislation and technologies.

·         Collaborate with design, production, brands and supply chain teams to integrate sustainable practices into our products and processes.

·         Support the monitoring and reporting of sustainability performance metrics, in line with our ESG strategy.

·         Participate in sustainability training and education programs for colleagues.

·         Help create content for sustainability communications and marketing materials.

·         Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, certifications, and best practices related to sustainability in fashion.

·         Participate in meetings to review business performance and identify areas for improvement

·         Assist with special projects and ad-hoc request as needed

·         Attend regular progress meetings with Program Leads/Buddies to ensure project work is on track

Working with us

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

More about you

·         Recent graduate with a degree (2:1) or predicted grade in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Fashion, or a related field.

·         Strong interest in and commitment to sustainability and ethical fashion.

·         Knowledge of sustainable materials, practices, and technologies in the fashion industry.

·         Excellent research and problem-solving skills.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to present data to produce meaningful information

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

·         Experience with sustainability reporting and metrics is a plus.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant internship or work experience in Sustainability or similar field
• Available to start October 2024
• Looking to pursue a career within Sustainability
• Motivated to pursue further study within a related field
• Ability to communicate clearly and develop relationships with stakeholders across various areas of the business
• Driven to deliver in a fast paced, dynamic environment with constantly evolving challenges

·         Demonstrates initiative and can detail learning from experience

• Flexible to work across the Group -Distribution Centres (Burnley & Sheffield) / Head Offices – (London & Manchester)

Why join us

We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we’re 13 brands (and counting), there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

• You’ll get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
• Our social calendar? Next level
• With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the boohoo family culture wherever you work

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