Sustainability Data Manager

ASOS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fashion retailer is seeking a Sustainability Data Manager to drive the sustainability data strategy and architecture. This role involves collaboration across various teams to embed sustainability in product processes and automate reporting systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in data management and is passionate about sustainability and innovation. Benefits include employee discounts, personal development opportunities, and a flexible benefits allowance.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn learning materials

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data strategy, or product management roles within retail or fashion.
• Strong technical understanding of data architecture, automation tools, and ESG reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and drive strategic transformation.

Responsibilities

• Own ASOS’s sustainability data strategy and roadmap.
• Manage government and NGO reporting for compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and scale sustainability data use cases.

Skills

Data strategy

Automation tools

ESG reporting frameworks

Leadership

Communication skills

Python

SQL

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

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

As our Sustainability Data Manager, you will own the end-to-end strategy, architecture, and delivery of sustainability data across ASOS. This is a high-impact, product-led role that empowers the business to make data-driven decisions, meet compliance obligations, and scale sustainability and circularity initiatives.

You will lead the vision and roadmap for sustainability data, driving innovation through automation, AI, and modern data platforms. You’ll collaborate across Responsible Sourcing, Tech, and Commercial teams to embed sustainability into the product lifecycle, and influence strategic outcomes across ESG initiatives, sourcing, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Architecture

• Own ASOS’s sustainability data strategy and roadmap, aligning with Fashion with Integrity and legislative requirements.
• Build and scale foundational data architecture in Microsoft Azure to support reporting, compliance, and decision-making.
• Build and drive automation of key reports including the Tonnage Report, Sustainability Dashboard, Better Cotton compliance and more.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing and Human Rights to identify and scale high-impact use cases for sustainability data, driving outcomes that support traceability, compliance, and innovation.

Tech Development & Innovation

• Act as the key point of contact for the implementation of a supply chain traceability system, ensuring sustainability requirements are met.
• Partner with Tech and Product teams to integrate sustainability into the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System, Bill of Materials, and Digital Product Passport systems.
• Champion the Automation Hub to empower teams with scalable, efficient workflows.

Compliance & Reporting

• Manage government and NGO reporting, ensuring traceability and alignment with evolving ESG legislation.
• Monitor and report on circular design claims and performance against targets.
• Influence stakeholders across levels to drive alignment, clarity, and accountability.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience indata strategy, or product management roles within retail or fashion.
• Strong technical understanding of data architecture, automation tools, and ESG reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, drive strategic transformation, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power Automate, and PLM systems.
• Strong understanding of Python and SQL.
• Experience developing Power BI dashboards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of delivering outcomes at scale.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, circularity, and empowering teams through data.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 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

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.