Circular Solutions Lead

Reconomy Connect; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability-focused firm in the West Midlands is seeking a data-driven individual to manage commodity reports and support circular projects. The role requires strong attention to detail and customer care, with the opportunity for remote work. Ideal candidates will possess a collaborative spirit and a passion for sustainability. Benefits include generous leave, volunteering options, and various employee perks.

Benefits

23 days of annual leave

Birthday Leave

Volunteering Day

Gym Discounts

Financial & Family Support

Employee Referral Programme

Reward & Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in managing data and meeting deadlines.
• Interest in sustainability and circular economy.
• Ability to resolve data issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of commodity data from suppliers.
• Support projects related to innovative circular products.
• Work closely with the Circularity team to develop supply chains.
• Assist in trading data management within the supply chain.

Skills

Close attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Great customer care

Collaborative and a relationship builder

Drive to differentiate

Circular and sustainability awareness

Job description

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We're looking for adata driven, commercially aware and enthusiastic member of the team, with a customer led and collaborative attitude that will be instrumental in delivering commodity reports for customers whilst supporting circular project work within our supplier base and Reconomy Community Interest Company (CIC).

Typical Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of data from our suppliers, relating to commodities, to upload into Salesforce to meet our customers reporting requirements.
• Support project work, relating to new innovative products, helping provide solutions to push waste up the waste hierarchy.
• Work closely with the Circularity team, to help develop the commodity, charity and CIC supply chain.
• Support the delivery of trading within our supply chain, with bookings and data management.

The Skills You Need Are:

• Close attention to detail– you will be able to identify issues in data sets, to ensure they are resolved.
• Commercial awareness- you will need to ensure margins are maintained and escalate any commercial risks.
• Great customer care- to be focused on delivering excellent customer care, both internally and externally.
• Collaborative and a relationship builder- tobe leading a collaborative environment, internally and with our suppliers, driving improved processes and efficiencies through strong relationships.
• Drive to differentiate –toexplore and support innovative circular solutions, alongside our CIC, to deliver to our customer base.
• Circular and sustainability awareness – we aren’t expecting you to be an expert, but just to have an interest and a drive to know more.

You Will Be:

A passionate and enthusiastic person with a positive, can-do attitude, who has experience in managing data, meeting deadlines and wants to learn and develop in the sustainability and circular arena.

Benefits of Working for Reconomy Connect:

• Holidays - 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after two years of service, plus bank holidays. After one year, you can also take advantage of our holiday buy/sell scheme for added flexibility.
• Birthday Leave - Enjoy your special day off once you reach one year of service.
• Volunteering Day - One paid day per year to support a local community project.
• MyPerks Platform - Access a wide range of discounts, cashback offers, cycle-to-work schemes, mortgage advice, wellbeing support, and more!
• Gym Discounts - Corporate discounts at selected local gyms.
• Financial & Family Support - Competitive pension contributions, life assurance, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Referral Programme - Recommend great talent and earn a reward.
• Long Service Awards - Celebrating your milestones with us.
• Reward & Recognition Schemes - Recognising and celebrating achievements across the business.

Additional Information:

You will report to the Circular Solutions Lead, with a dotted line into the Commercial Director – Recycle Division. You will predominantly work remotely, with a requirement to travel in order to attend team meetings at various locations.

This is a fixed-term/temporary position to cover maternity leave for a period of 9–12 months.We welcome applications from both external candidates and current employees. For internal applicants, this role presents an excellent secondment opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your skills in a new area of the business.

Vacancy Type Internal and External Entity Reconomy Connect

Job Summary

We're looking for adata driven, commercially aware and enthusiastic member of the team, with a customer led and collaborative attitude that will be instrumental in delivering commodity reports for customers whilst supporting circular project work within our supplier base and Reconomy Community Interest Company (CIC).

Typical Tasks and Responsibilities:

Manage the delivery of data from our suppliers, relating to commodities, to upload into Salesforce to meet our customers reporting requirements.

Support project work, relating to new innovative products, helping provide solutions to push waste up the waste hierarchy.

Work closely with the Circularity team, to help develop the commodity, charity and CIC supply chain.

Support the delivery of trading within our supply chain, with bookings and data management.

The Skills You Need Are:

Close attention to detail– you will be able to identify issues in data sets, to ensure they are resolved.

Commercial awareness- you will need to ensure margins are maintained and escalate any commercial risks.

Great customer care- to be focused on delivering excellent customer care, both internally and externally.

Collaborative and a relationship builder- tobe leading a collaborative environment, internally and with our suppliers, driving improved processes and efficiencies through strong relationships.

Drive to differentiate –toexplore and support innovative circular solutions, alongside our CIC, to deliver to our customer base.

Circular and sustainability awareness – we aren’t expecting you to be an expert, but just to have an interest and a drive to know more.

You Will Be:

A passionate and enthusiastic person with a positive, can-do attitude, who has experience in managing data, meeting deadlines and wants to learn and develop in the sustainability and circular arena.

Benefits of Working for Reconomy Connect:

Holidays - 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after two years of service, plus bank holidays. After one year, you can also take advantage of our holiday buy/sell scheme for added flexibility.

Birthday Leave - Enjoy your special day off once you reach one year of service.

Volunteering Day - One paid day per year to support a local community project.

MyPerks Platform - Access a wide range of discounts, cashback offers, cycle-to-work schemes, mortgage advice, wellbeing support, and more!

Gym Discounts - Corporate discounts at selected local gyms.

Financial & Family Support - Competitive pension contributions, life assurance, and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.

Employee Referral Programme - Recommend great talent and earn a reward.

Long Service Awards - Celebrating your milestones with us.

Reward & Recognition Schemes - Recognising and celebrating achievements across the business.

Additional Information:

You will report to the Circular Solutions Lead, with a dotted line into the Commercial Director – Recycle Division. You will predominantly work remotely, with a requirement to travel in order to attend team meetings at various locations.

This is a fixed-term/temporary position to cover maternity leave for a period of 9–12 months.We welcome applications from both external candidates and current employees. For internal applicants, this role presents an excellent secondment opportunity to broaden your experience and develop your skills in a new area of the business.

Vacancy Type Internal and External Entity Reconomy Connect