Sustainability and Ethics Manager - Social Impact & Health

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Sustainability and Ethics Manager to drive impactful social initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing social impact and health strategies across their operations, engaging with NGOs and charities. You will lead key programs, ensuring compliance and effective budget management while collaborating with various stakeholders. With hybrid working options, this position offers a balanced work-life environment and the chance to make a meaningful difference in communities. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainability and ethics, where your contributions will help shape a happier world.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Flexible Working

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Partnership Discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Exclusive Hotels

Health Care Cover

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience in a related field is essential.
• Experience in delivering social impact programs and impact measurement.

Responsibilities

• Co-own the social impact and health action plan and reporting.
• Promote high-quality social impact programs at the community level.
• Manage charity partnerships and fundraising activities.

Skills

Social Impact Program Delivery

Impact Measurement

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Interest in Ethics & Sustainability

Education

Degree in a Related Field

Job description

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Sustainability and Ethics Manager - Social Impact & Health, Bracknell

Client: John Lewis Partnership

Location: Bracknell or London (relocation to Pimlico in summer 2024)

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Job Reference: 6185b7d480fc

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Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

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Job Summary:

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

• Contract Type: 12 month fixed term contract starting August 2024
• Location: Bracknell or London, with hybrid working options
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, typically 1 day in the office per week
• Salary range: £52,600 - £79,200

About the role

Ethics & Sustainability (E&S) are central to our mission. We seek a Sustainability & Ethics Manager within the Social Impact & Health team. You will help accelerate our E&S plans across Waitrose and John Lewis, contributing to our Social Impact & Health action plan and engaging with NGOs and charities to maximize shared value.

Key responsibilities

• Co-own the social impact and health action plan, impact assessment methodology, and reporting
• Promote high-quality social impact programs at the community level
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver and profile social impact initiatives
• Manage charity partnerships and fundraising activities
• Oversee programs supporting vulnerable customers and communities, including Healthy Happy Home, Community Matters, and FareShare
• Participate in the Building Happier Futures Committee of the John Lewis Partnership Foundation
• Ensure legal compliance and responsible budget management
• Manage 2 direct reports

Essential skills

• Degree or relevant experience in a related field
• Experience delivering social impact programs and impact measurement
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder management and organizational skills
• Interest in Ethics & Sustainability, especially social impact and health

Desirable skills

• People management experience

For external applicants, full job description available via link. Internal applicants can view the outline through Workday.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus public/bank holidays
• Work-life balance and flexible working
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 8% matched + 4% additional after 3 years)
• Partnership discount in store and online
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to exclusive hotels after 3 months
• Health care cover

Next Steps

Complete application form with CV upload and questions. Contact us for adjustments during the process. Thank you for your interest in joining JLP.

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Pay: £52,600 - £79,200 annually

Weekly hours: 35