Supply Chain Assurance Consultant - Watford, United Kingdom - BRE Group (Building Research Establishment)

BRE Group (Building Research Establishment)

Verified Company

Watford, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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You will work closely with the Responsible Sourcing Scheme Manager, the Sustainable Products Team Lead, and wider Sustainable Products Team to:

Own and manage certification projects, attend client meetings, and prepare written proposals and technical reports
Deliver fee earning work contributing to the team's financial success
Undertake BES 6001 and BES 6002 technical surveillance audits
Drive future improvements and innovations in the assurance schemes design
Ensure robust and credible outcomes in accordance with relevant standards by which the certification and verification schemes are developed and operate
Seek and review customer and external stakeholder feedback and identify means and ways of improving performance through enhanced systems and processes
Support technical experts in the upkeep and evolution of the underpinning Sustainable Products science base, to ensure that product development is scientifically led
Support the development of digital platforms to strengthen the Sustainable Products supply chain assurance portfolio offer in the market
Monitor and uphold health, safety and wellbeing both personally and for any external visitors accountable to this role
Own personal professional development, ensuring that mandatory training and competency requirements are maintained in addition to other professional development needs as required by the role

How will success be measured?

What experience and skills does the role need?

Excellent knowledge of responsible sourcing/sustainable supply chains either in Quality/Technical/Ethical Management roles within manufacturing, retail, auditing or consulting.
A working knowledge of audits and certification and its role in managing product supply chains.
Strong technical knowledge of the Organisational Management System Standards
Knowledge of sustainability legislation and initiatives such as sciencebased targets, SDG's, UNGC, CDP; supply chain assurance programmes and initiatives such as ETI, SMETA and SA 8000;
Knowledge and understanding of international standards and legislation relevant to BES 6001 & BES 600
Excellent communication skills; an ability to understand and interpret customers' needs and deliver a service and/or product which exceeds customers' expectations
Able to build effective relationships both internally and externally, be a brand ambassador for BRE
Able to demonstrate integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative and independence to react to changing priorities
Able to demonstrate excellent project management skills by managing several projects at a time.
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship building skills
Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe to attend client and stakeholder meetings
IT literate and extensive knowledge of MS office etc.

Desirable

Degree (or equivalent) in relevant product related sector such as ethical trade, responsible sourcing, sustainable products
A good understanding of the UK construction sector supply chains and the role and expectations of each party.
Knowledge and awareness of Sustainable Products certification and verification schemes, their customers and users and the wider construction industry expectations.
Track record of creating, launching and managing products / tools for responsible sourcing.
Knowledge of ISO and CEN standards relating to product assessment
Knowledge of BREEAM and/or the BRE business
Membership of an appropriate professional institution or organisation, e.g. IEMA
We're building a diverse and talented team at BRE because we know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative and mean that we can help deliver effective solutions for our customers._
Whilst this advert may state a specific location or hours, we encourage flexibility and are happy to have a conversation on how this role could be fulfilled in a different way._