Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Executive

Allen & York Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food business in Surrey is seeking a motivated CSR Executive to enhance ethical practices. The successful candidate will ensure products meet sustainability standards, monitor supplier performance, and represent the business at industry events. This role is perfect for a recent graduate passionate about sustainability and eager to make a positive impact in the FMCG sector. Join a team committed to building a better world and driving responsible initiatives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with strong communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability and interest in FMCG and food sectors.
• Motivated to drive ethical and sustainable initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet ethical and environmental standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and support partners.
• Develop databases to track sustainability performance.
• Represent the business at meetings and events.
• Support the delivery of the Modern Slavery Act Statement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for sustainability

Education

Graduate or recently graduated

Job description

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Executive

Location: Surrey

Salary: 31K

An award‑winning and independently owned ambient food business is seeking a motivated graduate, ideally with some experience, to join a busy and dynamic team as their CSR Executive. With a global supply network spanning over 20 countries and partnerships with major UK retailers and foodservice customers, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance ethical and sustainable practices across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the CSR Manager to ensure all products sourced, canned, shipped and distributed meet robust ethical and environmental standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, support partners to implement best practice and maintain strong relationships with key organisations such as Sedex and BSCI.
• Develop and maintain databases to track ethical and sustainability performance, conduct risk assessments across the supply chain and summarise emerging research to inform business decisions.
• Represent the business at meetings, events and conferences, visit suppliers to assess compliance, and contribute to customer presentations, internal communications and CSR training.
• Support the delivery of the Modern Slavery Act Statement and regular updates to the Ethical Trade Policy.

Qualifications & Desired Attributes

• Graduate or recently graduated, highly organised with strong communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability and interest in the FMCG and food sectors.
• Motivated to join a dynamic team and drive ethical and sustainable initiatives.

About the Company

Allen & York has been matching purposeful people with purpose‑led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let's help build a better world, together.