Junior Sustainability And Ethical Manager

SUPERDRY; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Company pension

Life assurance

Staff discount 50%

Cycle To Work

Volunteer time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SUPERDRY is seeking a Junior Sustainability & Ethical Manager to join our Sustainability Team in the UK. The successful candidate will help deliver impactful sustainability projects, maintain certification records, and drive data-driven progress against ESG targets.

You will work remotely as required and collaborate with sourcing, fabric teams and regulatory bodies. You should have 2+ years in sustainability/ethical sourcing, strong attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sustainability and ethical sourcing, ideally in fashion.
• Ability to manage large volumes of data with accuracy.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of new traceability tools and digital systems.
• Custodian of sustainability product compliance and certifications.
• Manage seasonal sustainability data and track KPIs and ESG targets.
• Research and embed new sustainable materials and innovations.
• Validate packaging, ecommerce and wholesale claims for transparency.
• Support data analysis and ESG reporting including CDP submissions.
• Co-manage key sustainability projects like Cotton in Conversion.
• Oversee ethical trade and factory audit initiatives and corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data management

Excel basics

Communication

Job description

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Sustainability Team. The role is a great next step for somebody looking to develop their career in sustainability, while contributing to the delivery of some fantastic impactful projects.

Reporting to the Sustainability & Energy Lead, the Junior Sustainability & Ethical Manager will be responsible for maintaining a clear view of the impact of our sustainability targets, managing and evaluating project impact, and ensuring all sustainably-sourced products are certified in line with our organic cotton and recycled materials requirements.

You Will

• Drive the implementation of new traceability tools and digital systems, improving visibility and accountability throughout the supply chain.
• Act as custodian of sustainability product compliance, managing global certification records, escalating non-compliance issues, and ensuring adherence to sustainability standards.
• Manage seasonal sustainability data and objectives, accurately tracking progress against business KPIs and wider ESG targets.
• Research and embed new sustainable materials and innovations, collaborating with sourcing and fabric teams to advance circularity and low-impact product development.
• Ensure transparent sustainability communication, validating claims for packaging, e-commerce and wholesale channels to maintain integrity and customer trust.
• Support data analysis and sustainability reporting, contributing to company-wide ESG reporting, CDP submissions and impact measurement on carbon, water and chemicals.
• Co-manage key sustainability projects, including Cotton in Conversion and organic cotton farmer initiatives, building strong partnerships and delivering measurable impact.
• Oversee ethical trade and factory audit initiatives, supporting the delivery of Superdry's Respect & Dignity programme and ensuring effective follow-through on corrective action plans.
• Stay up to date with emerging issues, industry activity and competitor analysis, sharing insights on issues and trends, and protecting the business' reputation.
• Work with relevant regulatory bodies, NGOs and multi-stakeholder initiatives to maintain and enhance Superdry's approach to tackling modern slavery in our business and supply chains.

You Are

• Somebody with at least 2 years' experience working in sustainability and ethical sourcing, ideally in fashion, and with some knowledge of product traceability and certification systems.
• Somebody with a high attention to detail - you can handle large volumes data and admin tasks, with accuracy.
• Able to use Excel at a basic/intermediate level and familiar with wider Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word.
• Keen to learn with a positive attitude, a self-starter who can be trusted to work remotely as required, to deliver to agreed timelines.
• Somebody who enjoys working at pace and can adapt/flex as priorities change.
• Somebody who clearly communicates accurate information and is not afraid to ask questions.
• Somebody who takes accountability for their priorities and can organize and prioritize their workload.
• Somebody who works well in a team.

Working for Superdry has never been so rewarding...

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, we also offer a holiday buying scheme
• An additional day off to celebrate your Birthday
• Family is massively important to us, so we have a broad range of family-friendly working policies in place, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Company Pension scheme
• All employees are covered by our Life Assurance policy whilst working at Superdry. We feel it's important to offer protection for your family and loved ones in such a situation and to support this we offer life assurance cover which pays a lump sum equivalent either twice or four times your annual salary
• A big staff discount - naturally. Because we know that you love to wear Superdry, you'll benefit from a 50% discount in store and online
• Our Head Office is home to our very own store for staff only where you can treat yourself to heavily discounted sample stock
• A health cash plan is open to all employees.
• Flexible working and core working hours between 10am - 4pm to help you achieve that all-important work-life balance
• Access to onsite parking and as part of our sustainable development goals, we have a selection of electrical car parking points freely available to staff.
• A range of learning and development materials to help you in your career and grow with us
• We like to give back, so we allow our employees time off for volunteering work
• A global employee assistance plan in place that you can access anytime you want - it's free and confidential
• You'll also have access to a Cycle To Work Scheme
• A range of local discounts with businesses across Gloucestershire

At Superdry, everyone has a voice and we want to hear it. We create environments where individuality can flourish and is celebrated as part of who we are as a brand. We're incredibly proud that over 90% of our people feel strongly that they can be themselves at work.

We want to meet people with varied backgrounds because we understand that diversity of thought encourages new ideas to thrive, fuelling creativity and enabling us to do better work. We want to build a team which represents a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, and skills; we hire people based on their merit and potential.

We also welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Superdry and will always accommodate it where possible.

Please note that some jobs may be closed earlier than the published closing date if we get a high volume of applications. We therefore advise that you complete your application at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

Who we are

Superdry have been making world-class product for over 20 years, and we're proud of it. Our mission is to inspire and engage the contemporary style-obsessed consumer, whilst leaving a positive environmental legacy.

Together with our CEO, we have built a brand that has cut through the global apparel market at record speed, taking market share from brands that have existed for decades.

Our brand direction has never been stronger, evolving American Prep to resonate with a new generation of customers.

We are now on an exciting journey having reset our brand returning to our design-led roots and we are looking for talented people to join us.