Sustainability Manager

OMNES; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable fashion label in London seeks a Sustainability Manager to lead and manage sustainability strategies, analyze emission data, and coordinate projects. Ideal candidates will have 6-8 years of experience in sustainability, a relevant academic degree, and strong data management skills. This role is crucial for advancing the company’s commitment to sustainable fashion.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience performing climate calculations according to GHG Protocol.
• Technical expertise on wet processes and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and progress of sustainability strategies.
• Analyze emission data from suppliers for annual climate reports.
• Coordinate sustainability projects on packaging.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Academic degree in sustainability, engineering, textile technology

Tools

MS Office applications

PLM software

Higg index

Job description

OMNES is a fast-growing London label that’s changing the face of sustainable fashion. Responsibly produced and affordably priced, it’s a much-needed antidote to the disposable approach of big name fast-fashion brands, offering up clothes that are cool, considered and impeccably made without costing the planet.

Tasks

• Manage performance and progress of strategies on climate, production processes and packaging
• Follow developments on scientific research, legislation, certifications, innovations and trends for the designated focus areas
• Gather, consolidate and analyse emission data from suppliers and other sources for the annual climate report
• Identify and propose concrete measures to reduce climate impact on scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions
• Develop sourcing criteria and oversee seasonal targets on sustainable processing techniques on water, energy and chemical usage
• Manage supplier evaluations, projects and partnerships on environmental performance
• Coordinate sustainability projects on packaging in partnership with marketing, the commercial team and supply chain
• Participate actively in related external partnerships

Qualifications

• Academic degree in sustainability, engineering, textile technology or another relevant field
• At least 6-8 years’ experience from a similar role
• Experience performing climate calculations according to GHG Protocol
• Technical expertise on wet processes, chemicals, certifications and treatments for textiles
• Strong data management, research and analytical skills
• Highly proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience using PLM and/or Higg index is a plus
• Creative problem solver with a holistic, result-oriented mindset
• Pragmatic and positive team player