ESG & Sustainability Placement (12-Month)

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

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.