Sustainability & Compliance Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Sustainability & Compliance Assistant. This role is vital for ensuring supplier compliance and sustainability practices are upheld. You'll engage with suppliers, manage due diligence records, and oversee chemical surveillance testing. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong market presence, offering competitive salary and benefits, including enhanced leave and pension contributions. As the company continues to grow, you will have ample opportunities for professional development and advancement in your career.

Benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave

Pension Contribution

Bonus Potential up to 10%

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Environmental Management, or Environmental Science is essential.
• Strong IT skills, especially with Excel and Power BI, are required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with suppliers to gather due diligence information and file records.
• Monitor due diligence and investigate compliance incidents.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Management

Education

University Degree in Food Science

University Degree in Environmental Management

University Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Online Sustainability Platforms

Job description

Job Description

A growing manufacturing business is searching for a Sustainability & Compliance Assistant in the greater Maidstone area.

Your Role

While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

1. Communicating with suppliers to gain due diligence information and then filing the records on the internal and customer due diligence platforms.
2. Updating the approved supplier lists for both internal and customer use.
3. Monitoring due diligence throughout the supply period and investigating incidences including near-misses, unapproved arrivals, and non-compliancy, recording all information accurately.
4. Undertaking supplier recall and traceability activities as needed.
5. Overseeing the chemical surveillance testing schedule on a daily basis relating to supplier arrivals.
6. Gathering and reviewing the supplier environmental data in relation to Carbon Emissions, Food waste, Water, and Sustainable Farming certification.

You MUST Have:

Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

1. A university degree or equivalent in either Food Science, Environmental Manager, or Environmental Science.
2. Preferably a background in the scientific sector.
3. Good knowledge of IT systems, especially in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and also Power BI.
4. Working knowledge or prior use of online sustainability platforms.
5. Good ability to manage large datasets.
6. Excellent communication skills, particularly with stakeholder management and relations.
7. Strong organisational and project management skills.

Your Opportunity:

This business has decades of experience within the food manufacturing industry, becoming a leader within their market and offering a vast range of products and services to their clients. The position holder will support and handle aspects of supplier due diligence and compliance, providing key information to management on ongoing processes and ensuring that suppliers are onboarded properly. The business is offering a competitive starting salary, depending on relevant experience. Alongside this, there will be additional benefits including an enhanced annual leave allowance and very good pension contribution, supplemented by other incentives including a bonus potential of up to 10%, and a range of additional benefits. Additionally, there will be plenty of scope to progress within this role as the business continues to grow and you will be given the tools to expand your knowledge and skillset. If this opportunity interests you then please do not hesitate to reach out to:

Phoebe Jones - Talent Acquisition Specialist

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