Sustainability Manager

Monica Vinader Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Description

Job Title: Sustainability Manager - 18 month FTC

Location: London / Holkham, North Norfolk / Hybrid

Reporting To: Head of Sustainability

Who we are

At Monica Vinader, we're on a mission to prove that buying better, wearing longer and doing better don't have to be mutually exclusive. From our commitment to making the most sustainable jewellery we can using precious materials, to the timeless style and endless versatility of our pieces, we are driven to making everyday fine jewellery accessible and affordable.

And don't just take our word for it, we are proud to be recognised in the industry through our recent awards:

1. Jewellery Business of the Year, 2024, Positive Luxury
2. Best Sustainable Watch/Jewellery Brand, 2024, Country and Town House
3. Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK and NI), 2024, Inspiring Workplaces

We are digital first, omni-channel, customer obsessed, female led and inclusive, focused on creating meaningful relationships with our community, who we owe our success to. We are looking for someone special to join our team to help us make luxury something we can all enjoy everyday.

Where we need your help

As part of the New Product Development (NPD) team, the Sustainability Manager is an exciting opportunity to join our fast paced, energetic business, to help us continue with our ambitious development and growth plans, and with our mission to accelerate sustainable change across the jewellery industry.

This role, reporting into the Head of Sustainability, will be the voice of sustainability in our business, keeping updated on industry trends and standards, overseeing our sustainability partnerships and leading the execution of our sustainability roadmap. You will work across the business to deliver against KPIs and oversee our policies and practices to ensure that the sustainability perspective is embedded in all that we do.

What you'll do

The Sustainability Manager will work collaboratively across MV to implement our strategy on environmental & social responsibility with the overarching goal to minimise the company's impact.

Leading change

1. Implement key ESG ambitions, targets & KPIs across our roadmap to 2027
2. Manage internal progress against commitment to the roadmap, working alongside key stakeholders across various teams
3. Understand and confidently lead the business using your knowledge of multiple different workstreams within our roadmap e.g. nature, carbon, human rights etc.

Standards & Compliance

1. Maintain current working knowledge of, and ensure compliance with, all applicable environmental & social laws and regulations.
2. Manage a critical path of audits & associated continuous improvement against legislative and voluntary standards reporting, including annual data reporting to our investors.
3. Research best practice, keeping abreast of sustainability leading brands & initiatives.
4. Ensure MV have all due diligence approaches in place to ensure that the Human Rights of people are protected and respected.

Carbon measurement and reporting

1. Project manage the delivery of our annual carbon footprint with the support of our external partners.

Communications & reporting

1. Work with Brand team to maximise external communications to our customer base.
2. Work with internal stakeholders to drive clear internal sustainability communication.
3. Project manage the creation of our annual Impact Report.

External partners:

1. Manage relationships with external parties to ensure clear, defined and transparent ways of working.

Budget

1. Manage the sustainability and charitable giving budgets.

Cross-functional working

1. Be the internal knowledge base for sustainability at MV.

As a committee leader / member

1. Lead Green Team Meetings & manage the focus of initiatives.

What you'll bring

1. Prior experience working within the sustainability industry.
2. Leadership skills to efficiently manage internal stakeholders.
3. Excellent relationship building skills.
4. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Requirements

Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.

Travel Requirements

Travel to the Norfolk office is required every 2 weeks, and more frequently as and when business need requires.

Our Aims and Values

Our mission is to be the leading accessible luxury brand, by delivering outstanding quality, design and customer service.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee.