Description
Diversity matters
We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.
We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!
Who we are
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.
The Living Wage Foundation’s statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what’s inside that counts - whether that’s an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.
The team
The Green Hub is Lush’s internal repair, reuse and recycling plant responsible for processing all waste streams from the manufacturing sites, as well as the packaging returned by customers in our stores. The facility houses several core functions, including Lush’s internal Spa laundry, Repairs & Maintenance workshop, Moulds production, Product Donations department and the 'Shop Again' store, where employees can purchase discontinued Lush merchandise.
The Green Hub also acts as an important engagement space, promoting Lush’s ethical and environmental values. The team regularly hosts tours, events, and workshops for internal departments, PR guests, local businesses, and charities.
The Role
As the first point of contact, you will welcome and assist all internal and external visitors, guiding them to the correct areas and providing five-star customer service. You will lead Green Hub tours for employees, suppliers, and visitors, and host events for local schools, charities, and businesses. You will also support ad hoc tasks as needed, acting as a key contact for anything that arises throughout the day.
You’ll be passionate about the Green Hub’s environmental values and goals and keen to engage stakeholders, creating a buzz around the work we do.
There is huge room to grow here as the Green Hub blossoms. We need a passionate advocate to help shape our future and establish the Hub as an essential anchor for our Poole community. If you have the drive to turn big ethical ideas into a reality, you’ll find a home here to develop your career and leave a lasting legacy.
To learn more about our sustainability mission and the impact of the Green Hub, visit our dedicated page: Link
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.
Key Responsibilities
Visitor Experience & Engagement
Be the Face of the Green Hub: Deliver world-class, five-star service to every guest, acting as a passionate Brand Ambassador while hosting tours and sharing our circular economy story.
Build a Community Ecosystem: Manage the Tours inbox and proactively nurture relationships with schools, local businesses, and community partners to scale our social and environmental impact.
Drive Circular Innovation: Lead creative initiatives—like the 'Shop Again' public openings and waste-to-product collaborations with local start-ups—to prove that "waste" is just a resource in the wrong place.
Internal Synergy: Act as a bridge between teams, working closely with Manufacturing to reduce waste at the source and supporting Retail to boost 'Bring It Back' returns.
Events & Tours
Master of Logistics: End-to-end coordination of workshops and tours, including scheduling, staffing, and catering, ensuring every event runs like clockwork.
Storytelling & Content: Keep our tour scripts fresh and inspiring. Partner with Manufacturing PR to spot "news-worthy" moments for LinkedIn, press, and content creators.
Event Management: Collaborate on internal events and PR visits, managing everything from room setups to complex scheduling.
Commercial Administration: Oversee the room-hire charging mechanism, ensuring all bookings are accurately invoiced and records are meticulously maintained.
Studio & Site Operations
The Ultimate Host: Serve as the primary point of contact for the site, balancing a warm, "Lush" welcome with a strict adherence to safety and security protocols.
Curate the Environment: Manage the day-to-day "vibe" of the studio—from managing post and deliveries to restocking refreshments, caring for our greenery, and maintaining the Lush Library.
Leadership & Safety: Mentor and guide junior staff in the Studio and Shop. Liaise with the Building Manager to ensure site security and seamless opening/closing procedures.
The Shop Again & MarketplaceGrowth Mindset: Develop and execute creative strategies to increase footfall and sales, turning the Shop Again into a must-visit destination.
Circular Advocacy: Champion the reuse and resale of items returning to the Green Hub, managing their journey through the physical shop or our online Marketplace.
Internal Comms: Keep the wider business in the loop with regular updates on opening hours, special events, and new stock arrivals.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
* Experience supporting or leading engagement initiatives or community events, or in a front-of-house/customer service role.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Confident in public speaking, with the ability to adapt communication style for different audiences (up to 15 people).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
* Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, etc.)
* Passionate about Lush’s ethics, sustainability, and mission to leave the world Lusher than we found it, and enthusiastic about the work of the Green Hub.
Desirable:
* Familiarity with health and safety or visitor protocols in public-facing environments.
* Knowledge of circular economy, waste reduction, or sustainability principles.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)
* Enhanced paternity leave*
* Bonus scheme
* Day off for weekday birthdays
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted rail and bus season tickets
* Employee assistance programme
* We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
* Support groups, film nights, yoga, meditation sessions and much more
* *Tailored gender affirming care
*qualifying period/hours required
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Since establishing in 1995 in Poole, Dorset, Lush has been driven by innovation and its ethics.
Creators of pioneering beauty products such as the fizzing bath bomb, shower jellies and solid shampoo bars, we place emphasis on fresh ingredients like organic fruits and vegetables, fight against animal testing and combat over-packaging by developing products that can be sold ‘naked’ to the customer without any packaging.
We currently operate in 52 countries with 928 global shops. Through our separate business divisions we invent, manufacture and sell our handmade products direct to our customers through our own shops and online. The fact that we make all our products by hand is something we are really rather proud of!
Lush is 10% Employee Owned since 2017 and our people are the heart and soul of our business.