Sustainability Assistant - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Commercial Limited

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Are you a recent graduate with an interest in Sustainability?

If you're looking for your next opportunity where you can make a substantial difference, then we would love to hear from you


The role


As our Sustainability Assistant you will work closely with our Sustainability Manager in order to progress Commercial's internal environmental and social sustainability initiatives forwards.


With full support and training, you will provide colleagues and customers with clear guidance, advice and compliance on company policies, best practices, and relevant legislation.

You will also be expected to undertake projects and research that contributesto the continual improvement of both internal and external processes and practices.


We have recently pledged to achieve our Net-Zero goal by 2028 which you play a key role with supporting us achieving this goal.

You will be given the opportunity to inspire others, inside and outside our organisation, on creating real and tangible changewith our Net-Zero offerings.


Your responsibilities as a Sustainability Assistant will be:

  • Accurately collate data from multiple information sources in order to update and maintain purpose driven sustainability reports
  • Prepare relevant communication pieces, such as presentations for both internal and external parties
  • Support with training and educating internal and external stakeholders on sustainability agendas
  • Gain a deep understanding of our suppliers, products, and services in order to comply with the sciencebased targets
  • Provide general administration, organise and maintain sustainability records and paperwork as required whilst having a focus on adhering to all require compliance regulations
  • Regularly conduct sustainability research in order to evidence the benefits of Commercial's Net-Zero solutions and supply chain mapping
  • Support the team with generating new innovations and sustainable solutions
  • Support the research and implementation of sustainability projects throughout the organisation

About you

  • You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding and knowledge base surrounding environmental and social sustainability challenges
  • You will have a passion and genuine interest in sustainability and how it impacts organisations
  • A desire for making a positive impact on organisations through sustainable initiatives
  • It would be good to have experience in customer service/administration roles as providing excellent customer service and administration support is vital to the success of this role
  • You will be of an analytical nature, have a positive approach to interpreting numerical data and a high level of attention to detail
  • You will be required to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, so excellent communication skills both written and verbal will be required
  • Demonstratable experience in using Microsoft Office packages, particularly including Excel
  • Please note, due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence will be required in order to occasionally travel to our customer sites throughout the UK._

About us


We are proud to be a successful, purpose-driven organisation that is on an exciting journey to achieve an annual turnover of £100m by 2025.


We are a Business Services Group made up eight divisions; Office Supplies, Managed IT, Managed Print Services, Smart Technologies, Technology, Interiors, Commercial Foundation and PPE, Facilities and Workwear.


We invest in our people so they are experts in their field, excel within their environment and continue on a journey of growth and development, personalised to them.

We are #commercialbynature.


Benefits


We commit to ensuring all of our employees feel truly valued and appreciated for the work that they do, every day.

As a member of the Commercial tribe, you will receive the following:


  • A basic salary of up to £25,000 per annum
  • An annual bonus of £2000 per annum, paid quarteraly upon successful achievement of your KPIs
  • Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for all or part of the week
  • A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
  • Life Insurance that offers a payment equivalent to four times your annual salary
  • Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support including a 24hour GP service and physiotherapy
  • Other benefits such as charity volunteering opportunities, pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working structure and more

Diversity & Inclusion


Together, we are committed to attracting, including, inspiring and developing our teams no matter their background, belief or way of life.

We embrace everyone's unique perspectives and create a genuine belonging for all.


Our employees are who we are and create the brand we are today; we make better decisions and create a consumer-focused environment.

We welcome all applicants regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.

  • Please visit our website for further information about us and to view our job applicant privacy notice._

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