Sustainability Assessor

Track Record Global; Brighton; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainability consultancy in Brighton is seeking an Assessor to join their Responsible Sourcing Compliance team. The ideal candidate should have an interest in timber supply chains and possess strong communication and time management skills. Responsibilities include mapping supply chains, reviewing supplier documentation, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This role offers predominantly remote working with occasional in-person meetings, along with incentives and recognition programs.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan

Peer-to-peer recognition programme

Birthday day off

Helping hand loan scheme

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of timber and forest products.
• Ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mapping supply chains and checking compliance evidence.
• Reviewing certificates and documentation from suppliers.
• Providing feedback to suppliers on documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of timber and forest products

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Excel & Google Sheets proficiency

Job description

ABOUT TRG

Track Record Global (TRG) are experts in natural material supply chain assessments, verifying that the legislation in place to protect consumers and the environment is adhered to as well as ensuring that the environmental claims made by our clients are traceable.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an assessor to join our Responsible Sourcing Compliance team, to carry out risk assessment and the collection and verification of mitigating documents. Our assessors provide a service which enables our clients to demonstrate the responsible sourcing of their products - primarily timber - assessing compliance with environmental, performance, legality, safety, sustainability and associated ethical issues.

Due to the nature of the work, we’re looking for candidates with an interest in sustainable forest product supply chains and associated ESG issues..

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is meticulous, detailed work which can involve a high level of complexity, so attention to detail and an ability to think critically is vital.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Mapping supply chains and checking that the provided compliance evidence is relevant
• Reviewing certificates and documentation provided by suppliers to ensure that they are compliant with legal or client-determined requirements
• Providing suppliers with feedback to ensure the correct documentation is being provided
• Assisting with engagement and training activities with suppliers
• Administrative/reporting tasks as required to ensure the smooth running of the service

ABOUT YOU

You will have some basic knowledge of timber and forest products, and be able to:

• Build trusted relationships cross-functionally
• Clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing
• Effectively manage their time
• Work well under pressure
• Use Excel & Google Sheets (minimum basic level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US

• Predominantly remote working with occasional F2F meetings
• Annual incentive plan (AiP)
• Peer-to-peer recognition programme
• Together time
• Birthday day off
• Helping hand loan scheme