ESG Placement Opportunity

FashionUnited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65% employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

Healthcare Cash Plan

MetLife Virtual GP

Reiss Rewards retail discounts

Job summary

Reiss is offering an ESG placement opportunity to join the ESG team for 12 months, supporting the delivery of sustainability strategy and social compliance commitments. You will gain hands-on experience in supplier onboarding, data management and auditing within a global fashion business.

Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you’ll research legislation, assist with certifications and contribute to responsible sourcing improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Fashion, Business or related subject.
• Genuine interest in sustainability, ethical sourcing and social compliance.
• Highly organised and detail‑focused with data management and deadline coordination.
• Confident communicator able to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive and analytical with interest in legislation and industry developments.
• Keen to learn and take ownership while collaborating to move projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating supplier and factory onboarding, organising new supplier inductions, maintaining documentation and ensuring suppliers are correctly set up on Segura.
• Maintaining the Active Factory List and Manufacturing Sites List, ensuring information is accurate and relevant systems are updated regularly.
• Supporting supply chain traceability by helping suppliers use Segura, checking data accuracy and coordinating supplier updates with the Technical team.
• Supporting social compliance and NEXT Code of Practice requirements, collating due diligence forms, preparing suppliers for audits and coordinating non‑compliance remediation.
• Managing supplier follow‑ups for sustainability certifications, including Scope Certificate remediation, required documentation and the Better Cotton Platform dashboard.
• Supporting the ESG team with audit management, certification checks and ad hoc projects to strengthen responsible sourcing practices.
• Researching ESG developments, competitor activity and upcoming legislation, helping prepare data and reporting requirements for the business.
• Building effective relationships across Reiss and with external stakeholders, supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives and championing sustainability across the business.

Skills

Sustainability interest

Detail oriented

Communicator

Analytical

Collaborative

Eager to learn

Education

Degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

Segura system

Job description

ESG Placement Opportunity

What’s the role about?

As our ESG placement student, you’ll join the ESG team for 12 months, supporting the delivery of Reiss’ sustainability strategy and social compliance commitments. You’ll play a hands‑on role in supplier and factory onboarding, supply chain traceability, social compliance and sustainability certifications, helping us strengthen responsible sourcing practices across our global supply chain.

Working closely with the ESG team, suppliers and wider business, you’ll help manage key data, coordinate compliance activity and support research into emerging legislation and industry developments. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in ESG within a global fashion business, develop your understanding of responsible sourcing and contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.

You will currently be in your second year of studies and available to join us for a 52-week placement from Monday 28th June 2027.

Who you are

• You’ll be studying towards a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Fashion, Business or a related subject.
• You have a genuine interest in sustainability, ethical sourcing and social compliance, with a curiosity about how the fashion industry can operate more responsibly.
• Highly organised and detail‑focused, with the ability to manage data, maintain accurate records and coordinate multiple deadlines.
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with suppliers, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and analytical, with an interest in researching industry developments, understanding legislation and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Keen to learn and take ownership of tasks, with a collaborative approach and the confidence to follow up on actions and keep projects moving.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating supplier and factory onboarding, organising new supplier inductions, maintaining documentation and ensuring suppliers are correctly set up on Segura.
• Maintaining the Active Factory List and Manufacturing Sites List, ensuring information is accurate and relevant systems are updated regularly.
• Supporting supply chain traceability by helping suppliers use Segura, checking data accuracy and coordinating supplier updates with the Technical team.
• Supporting social compliance and NEXT Code of Practice requirements, collating due diligence forms, preparing suppliers for audits and coordinating non‑compliance remediation.
• Managing supplier follow‑ups for sustainability certifications, including Scope Certificate remediation, required documentation and the Better Cotton Platform dashboard.
• Supporting the ESG team with audit management, certification checks and ad hoc projects to strengthen responsible sourcing practices.
• Researching ESG developments, competitor activity and upcoming legislation, helping prepare data and reporting requirements for the business.
• Building effective relationships across Reiss and with external stakeholders, supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives and championing sustainability across the business.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Medicash.
• MetLife Virtual GP.
• Access to additional retail discounts and benefits through Reiss Rewards.

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday:

Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience

#WeAreReiss

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some peoplewon’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.