Compliance and Sustainability Assistant - Fresh Produce

Tailor Made Resources; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fresh produce supplier is looking for a Compliance and Sustainability Assistant to join their technical division. This role is pivotal in supporting the Group Sustainable Development Strategy and Environmental Sustainability Policy. You will work closely with a dedicated team to manage key areas such as food waste, energy emissions, and sustainable agriculture. Ideal candidates will be graduates with relevant degrees and a passion for sustainability, coupled with strong communication skills and attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant degree and exposure to climate change and sustainable agriculture.
• High IT competency and administration skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain supplier due diligence across technical platforms.
• Support the compliance team with administrative functions and data gathering.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Data Gathering

Education

Environmental Science Degree

Geography Degree

Agronomy Degree

Tools

Power BI

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, who are at the forefront of their product categories within the industry. We are seeking a Compliance and Sustainability Assistant to work within the technical division of the business, with a dedicated Compliance & Sustainability team.

The opportunity of Compliance and Sustainability Assistant will report to the Head of Technical and become a key member of the team with the delivery of the Group Sustainable Development Strategy and Environmental Sustainability Policy.

The Compliance and Sustainability role will assist in managing 4 key areas: Food Waste, Energy & Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions, Sustainable Agriculture, and Sustainability Insights, Data & Reporting.

Responsibilities include:

1. Work with attention to detail across all technical/compliance platforms.
2. Work with colleagues to monitor and maintain supplier due diligence.
3. Support the technical compliance team in an administrative function.
4. Data gathering through supplier contact and relationship building.

We require:

1. A Graduate with a relevant Environmental Science / Geography / Agronomy Degree, with exposure to climate change, food waste, sustainable agriculture/manufacturing.
2. Exposure to the Fresh Produce sector, with Fruit categories being highly advantageous.
3. Ability to communicate confidently at all levels, with professionalism and commitment.
4. High level of Administration and team support ability in a fast-paced environment.
5. The ability to work accurately and with attention to detail being paramount.
6. High IT competency; Power BI, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with some flexibility required.

Salary: up to £32k + excellent benefits - dependent on experience.

Location: Kent