Senior Sustainability Manager

ASOS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online fashion retailer is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead its carbon reduction roadmap and drive environmental strategy across its supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of fashion supply chains, hands-on experience with sustainability initiatives, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration and requires a proactive approach to embed sustainability into core business activities. Remote work is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office per week.

Benefits

Employee discount

Employee sample sales

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Personalised learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability in fashion and supply chains.
• Data-savvy and solutions-focused with confidence to influence senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable navigating complex challenges and turning insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASOS's carbon reduction strategy across Scopes 1-3.
• Model emissions scenarios and drive decarbonisation across sourcing and logistics.
• Own ESG and environmental reporting (CDP, TCFD, GRI).

Skills

Deep knowledge of fashion supply chains

Hands-on experience with carbon reduction strategies

Fluency in ESG reporting frameworks

Experience with climate-related risks

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Up-to-date awareness of sustainability regulations

Job description

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Company Description

We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up? We're proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

ASOS is on a mission to be a responsible, sustainable force in fashion.

As our Senior Sustainability Manager, you'll be at the heart of our mission - leading ASOS's carbon reduction roadmap, driving environmental strategy across our global supply chain, and embedding climate resilience into every tier of our operations. You'll own our science-based targets, shape our reporting frameworks, and collaborate with teams across ASOS and our supplier network to deliver real-world impact.

You'll also lead cross-functional initiatives to ensure sustainability is embedded into everyday decision-making, working closely with internal teams to keep environmental goals front and centre. Building strong relationships with suppliers, NGOs, industry bodies, and auditors will be key to driving progress and accountability and enable you to be a champion of culture change.

What you'll be doing...

Carbon Reduction & Net Zero Strategy

• Lead ASOS's carbon reduction strategy across Scopes 1-3
• Model emissions scenarios and drive decarbonisation across sourcing, logistics, and operations
• Own our science-based targets and carbon accounting methodology
• Define and track KPIs across energy, waste, water, logistics, and supplier emissions

Environmental Supply Chain Strategy

• Lead our environmental strategy across product processing, manufacturing, and transport
• Partner with suppliers, factories, and mills to improve traceability and performance
• Conduct due diligence on climate and nature-related risks-water, biodiversity, chemicals, waste
• Embed lifecycle thinking and transparency into sourcing and production

Risk & Resilience

• Identify and assess climate and nature-related risks across our value chain
• Develop mitigation strategies to build supplier resilience and future-proof our operations
• Integrate risk insights into sourcing decisions and strategic planning

Reporting & Regulation

• Own ESG and environmental reporting (CDP, TCFD, GRI, CSRD)
• Stay ahead of evolving legislation and update internal policies accordingly
• Shape ASOS's approach to product footprinting and lifecycle assessments

We believe being together in person helps us move faster, connect more deeply, and achieve more as a team. That's why our approach to working together includes spending at least 3 days a week in the office. It's a rhythm that speeds up decision-making, helps ASOSers learn from each other more quickly, and builds the kind of culture where people can grow, create, and succeed.

Qualifications

About You

You will bring a strong understanding of sustainability in fashion and supply chains, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across global teams.

You're data-savvy, solutions-focused, and passionate about driving real change-comfortable navigating complex challenges and turning insights into action. With a sharp eye on emerging trends and shifting regulations, you know how to embed sustainability into business decisions with clarity, confidence, and impact.

We're looking for someone with:

• Deep knowledge of fashion supply chains - from Tier 1 to Tier 5
• Hands-on experience delivering carbon reduction strategies and managing science-based targets
• Fluency in ESG reporting frameworks and environmental data management (e.g., CDP, GRI, TCFD)
• Experience assessing climate and nature-related risks across sourcing and manufacturing
• Strong analytical skills, comfortable with dashboards, emissions modelling, and performance metrics
• Excellent communication skills, able to distil complex issues for diverse audiences
• Up-to-date awareness of sustainability regulation, standards, and emerging trends in fashion

Additional Information

BeneFITS'

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role

Our Commitments

We want our people to be whoever they want to be. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at ASOS.

We're proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We've also recently been placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer List.

We have several employee networks that operate as safe spaces, to help support and celebrate our people.

Need support?

Our Talent team will be happy to provide support - whether you need additional time to prepare for an assessment or have requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process. It's also our policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for roles they have applied to.