Sustainability Specialist - Business Integration (Climate focused)

Aldi UK; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £37,545–£43,840 per year

2 days remote per week

5 weeks annual leave + BHs

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance after 4 yrs

Sick pay scheme

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption pay after

Long service rewards

Bike to work scheme

Free virtual GP service

Job summary

Aldi UK is seeking a Sustainability Business Integration professional to support mandatory reporting, monitor regulatory developments, and coordinate cross‑functional actions. You will work with internal teams to ensure adherence to sustainability standards and supplier compliance across the business.

The role requires strong data analysis, Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to operate autonomously while managing multiple priorities with resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability reporting, data analysis and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Attention to detail with a proactive, collaborative approach to compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support mandatory sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and interpret sustainability legislation and regulatory updates.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to drive delivery of sustainability initiatives.
• Utilise Aldi approval systems to maintain supplier and product compliance.
• Provide sustainability guidance and training to suppliers.
• Embed sustainability across business functions and operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

Attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Strong communicator

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The new Sustainability Business Integration team is responsible for national implementation of Sustainability strategies, adherence to national and international policies and processes, and compliance of sustainability regulation either directly within the team, or through relevant stakeholders/departments.

Your New Role

• Support the Sustainability Business Integration Manager, International Central Team and GB/IE markets with mandatory sustainability reporting requirements.
• Monitor emerging sustainability legislation and regulatory developments, identifying potential impacts and required business actions.
• Coordinate stakeholders and communications to support the successful delivery of sustainability initiatives and compliance activities.
• Utilise Aldi product and supplier approval systems to ensure products and suppliers remain compliant with Aldi standards and policies.
• Provide sustainability guidance, training and instructions to suppliers, helping them understand and meet Aldi requirements.
• Build strong relationships with the Sustainability Systems Change team to ensure activities are aligned and duplication of effort is avoided.
• Support the embedding of business-as-usual processes and administration following the launch of sustainability systems change projects.
• Drive the integration of sustainability across multiple business functions, ensuring sustainability requirements are embedded into everyday operations.
• Provide expert advice on sustainability regulations, recommending practical implementation approaches and supporting compliance across the business.
• Work independently to develop solutions, influence decision-making and provide recommendations to the Sustainability Business Integration Manager.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively, balancing a varied workload while maintaining high standards and meeting deadlines.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify upcoming sustainability regulations, trends and risks.
• Adapt across a broad range of sustainability topics and specialisms, responding to changing business and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to implement sustainability and regulatory requirements successfully.
• Use your knowledge of sustainability legislation and regulatory implementation to support the business in meeting its obligations and strategic objectives.

About You

• Experience of working within Sustainability
• Strong data-analysis, calculation and reporting skills.
• Strong and confident communicator.
• Autonomous worker
• Experience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure
• Knowledge of greenhouse-gas accounting and reporting, carbon-reduction activity and net-zero roadmaps
• Working knowledge of EUDR, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, CSDDD, EMPCO, UK CMA Green Claims Code, UK Sustainability reporting standards and assurance, UK Modern Slavery Act, UK government reformulation targets, CFD, ISO 50001, SECR, ESOS and CCF
• Experience supporting ISO 50001 document reviews, internal or external audits, energy-performance reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of Climate Change Agreements, climate-risk assessment, net-zero pathway development and renewable energy
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate reporting cycles, audits, actions and multiple climate workstreams

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting from £37,545 rising to £43,840
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

*Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.