Sustainability Assistant - Product

Internal use only – Grade H

About us

We are The Very Group and we’re here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That’s why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We’re just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

About the team

It’s an exciting time to join the Sustainability Team at The Very Group! With a renewed, business wide commitment to Net Zero, Human Rights and offering our customer amazing products made with lower impact we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated team members to put this plan in motion.

About the role

The role of Sustainability Assistant will be responsible for engaging with the commercial teams, suppliers, and partner brands on their journey to improving the sustainability of our product offering across own brand and third-party brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring product sustainability claims are verified and substantiated and auditable data train is maintained.
• Engaging with third party brands to collect ESG performance data.
• Engagement with commercial teams to train and support implementation of sustainability processes with a view to making improvements against ESG targets.
• Working closely with suppliers and third party brands to ensure they understand and embed the necessary practice to support TVG product sustainability strategy.
• Testing compliance to ESG policies including Forest Protection Policy, Animal Welfare, Canopy etc.
• Staying abreast of market activity/horizon scanning in the space of product sustainability and providing updates to senior management.
• Working closely with design teams on sustainable material usage and development.
• Supporting on all other team admin as required including preparing papers, presentations, and reports as required.

About you

• Degree in a relevant subject AND/OR commercial experience within a sustainability role (this could be an internship, work experience, or a permanent role). 
• Understanding of product sustainability concepts including lower impact materials, circularity and product manufacture.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Is proficient with Microsoft office packages including Excel and PowerPoint. 
• A great attitude and mature approach to work
• Good communication skills.
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others. 

Some of our benefits

• Flexible, hybrid working model.
• Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews
• £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Udemy learning access.
• Bonus potential (performance and business-related).
• Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk
• Matched pension up to 6%
• More benefits can be found on our career site

How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.  

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you’re successful so keep an eye on your emails! We’ll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we’re a good match, we’ll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.