Ethical Trade Assistant Fmcg - Wembley, United Kingdom - Rise Resourcing

Rise Resourcing

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Wembley, United Kingdom

14 hours ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Drive positive change in a leading food retailer by supporting the Quality, Sustainability and Compliance Manager to deliver sustainability and ethical trading goals _

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£Depending on Experience + Annual Bonus + Private Health + Hybrid Working + Free Parking_**
THE COMPANY

A leading supermarket is increasing their range of own-brand food and household goods and are looking to hire an Ethical Trade Assistant to join their Quality team and work closely with the Quality, Sustainability and Compliance Manager to ensure quality,food and product safety goals are met for product launches, supplier due diligence is maintained and responsible retailing is a key area focus covering Climate, Environment and Sourcing.

The business is very keen on learning and development, they provide a clear progression structure and regular reviews throughout the year.

They also have a big focus on the wellbeing of the team and provide financial health and mental health support programs.

This role is a permanent full-time position, working on a hybrid basis with 2 days office 3 home and their offices are based in West London with easy access via nearby rail and tube links and free parking if commuting by car.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the Head of Quality and Compliance you will assist them in implementing the sustainability plan which focuses on responsible sourcing and ethical trade, sustainability, and climate action goals
Focusing on net zero targets, climate roadmap, UK Plastics Pact, ethical trading, and responsible sourcing
Working with the manager to conduct new supplier approval audits and existing supplier visits
Ensuring key information is available and kept up to date, building knowledge on ethical trade and other issues managing and updating the internal knowledge pages
Working with ethical trading associations, government bodies and other third parties
Responding to internal and external requests for information
Collate data and complete the required reporting for WRAP UK Plastics Pact membership and review Greenhouse gas emissions/carbon footprint data progress
Supporting Ethical Trade Partners on strategic projects and workstreams
Implementing a communication plan to customers, suppliers, colleagues, and government
Monitoring legislative / regulatory changes that could affect the business

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will need a relevant degree within Food Science or Food Technology, have some experience of working within FMCG in either food, chemicals, household products or medicines and have a keen interest in ethical trade, sustainability,and responsible sourcing.

You will ideally be HACCP / TACCP / Auditor qualified and have experience of visiting suppliers.

It would be beneficial if you had an understanding of the WRAP UK plastics pact targets and GHG emissions reporting requirements.

If you have any experienceof working with the SEDEX platform or even experience implementing and managing an ethical trading plans - even better

THE REWARD
This company has a great benefits package including a generous annual bonus, private medical scheme, and other benefits.

They offer flexibility with working hours and have always offered a mix of home and office working (2 days office, 3 home).

For the daysyou do work in the office free parking is provided.

In terms of personal growth, the business is very keen on learning and development, they provide a clear progression structure and regular reviews throughout the year.

They have a big focus on the wellbeingof the team and provide financial health and mental health support programs. A great opportunity to help drive positive change within a major food retailer.

**_£Depending on Experience + Annual Bonus + Private Health + Hybrid Working + Free Parking_