Sustainability & ESG Business Placement Opportunity

Reiss Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion retailer in London seeks a Sustainability & ESG Placement student to support the ESG team. Responsibilities include assisting with ESG targets, supplier onboarding, and data management. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be organized, and have a passion for the luxury fashion industry. Competitive salary and numerous employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

65% employee discount

Exclusive sample sales

Wellbeing services

Further workplace benefits

Qualifications

• A passion for a career in the luxury fashion industry.
• Ability to work independently and on initiative.
• Experience in retail preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support ESG Coordinator and Manager in delivering the ESG Roadmap.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and data collection.
• Monitor sustainable product development and business targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Second year of studies

Job description

What’s the role about?

We are looking for a talented and engaged student, to join our ESG team as a Sustainability & ESG Placement. This role will be supporting the ESG Coordinator and Manager to deliver the ESG Roadmap targets, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders. Supporting with administrative duties, sustainability and ethical trade responsibilities including supplier onboarding and data collection.

You will currently be in your second year of studies and will be available to join us for a 52-week placement from July 2026.

Who you are

• Previous shop floor or head office retail experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Have a passion for a career in the luxury fashion industry.
• Always looking to be proactive and problem solve.
• Work confidently in a team and individually, able to work on your own initiative.
• Highly organised and strong time management.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Support with supplier and factory onboarding, supplier map maintenance and Next Code of Practice audit management and analysis.
• Supporting delivery of ESG roadmap targets as directed by the Senior ESG Coordinator.
• Collating and providing ethical trade and sustainability data for reporting and tracking as well as critical path management and file organisation.
• Monitoring and tracking sustainable product development and sustainable business targets
• Supporting all business functions including Product, Marketing and Finance on ESG queries.
• Working collaboratively with relevant teams to engage them on CSR issues and develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as consultants and industry groups.

What we offer

• An inspirational working environment and exceptional training to build a foundation in your career.
• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

If you want to begin your career within ESG, don’t miss out - apply now!

#WeAreReiss

We recognize the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.