Compliance and Sustainability Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in the Food industry is seeking a Compliance and Sustainability Coordinator to manage supplier relationships and ensure food safety compliance. The role is essential for sustainability efforts, focusing on data management related to food waste and emissions. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate strong communication skills. This is a UK-based position requiring legal eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Eager to gain experience in the Fresh Produce sector.
• Experience in Fresh Produce or Fresh Food sector is beneficial.
• Ability to manage relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure food safety compliance.
• Continuous monitoring and reporting of due diligence activities.
• Collect data on food waste, carbon emissions, and sustainable farming certifications.

Skills

Organized

Strong communication

Data management

Positive approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, Technical/Compliance, or Sustainability

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Power BI)

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to start an exciting and rewarding career in the Food industry with a focus on Compliance and Sustainability? If you are passionate about data, sustainability, and working with people, and you are eager to gain experience in the Fresh Produce sector, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Role Overview

The Compliance and Sustainability Coordinator plays a vital role in supplier communication and data gathering, managing supplier relationships to ensure due diligence and food safety compliance. Information is at the heart of this opportunity, playing a crucial role in sustainability and compliance. The accuracy required to meticulously manage data on both internal and customer platforms is non-negotiable and will be essential in supporting the business\'s commitment to operating responsibly. Continuous monitoring and reporting of due diligence activities, as well as the collection of data on food waste, carbon emissions, water usage, and sustainable farming certifications, are essential for ensuring the successful supply of products to retail customers and for promptly identifying and addressing any issues that may arise.

Key Requirements

• A degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, Technical/Compliance, or Sustainability would be an asset for those seeking their first industry position
• Fresh Produce or Fresh Food sector experience is beneficial but not essential
• Strong emphasis on managing relationships across the business, with growers and suppliers, where communication and a positive approach are key
• Organised, methodical, and numerical, with an approachable and collaborative mindset
• High-level ability in data management, online platforms, and large datasets
• Confident user of MS Office, specifically Excel (Power BI)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and forward-thinking company as Compliance and Sustainability Coordinator.

This is a UK-based position, and applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this right will be requested prior to the interview, if applicable