The Body Shop
The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we’re not going anywhere. It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re under new ownership and recruiting for some fantastic opportunities in our gorgeous new Head Office in Brighton.
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision: business as a force for good. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand, committed to empowering people and enriching our planet. Our activist roots are reflected in our iconic campaigns, vegetarian products, and outspoken stance on social issues. We do things differently here.
The Body Shop is dedicated to creating positive economic, social, and environmental impacts. We’re more committed than ever to fighting for our beliefs, breaking the mold, and innovating continuously.
Your role in a nutshell
Are you driven to make a real difference? Are you a passionate and experienced sustainability expert with strategic and practical expertise? If so, we invite you to join our team as the Head of Sustainability and Community Fair Trade on a 12-month fixed-term contract, leading initiatives including the Community Fair Trade programme and supporting our organizational sustainability targets. Based in our new Moulsecoomb office, you will be part of the Innovation team, reporting to the Global Innovation & Sustainability Director.
This role offers an opportunity to go beyond a typical day job, work within a supportive team, and thrive in your own way.
More about the role
* Strategic design and delivery: Collaborate with the Global Innovation & Sustainability Director to establish sustainability pillars across TBSI, including the Community Fair Trade programme. Define and lead key workstreams, support understanding of future trends relevant to our business and stakeholders.
* Management: Lead and manage the Community Fair Trade Programme, partnerships, workstreams, and activities, ensuring sustainable management of related actions.
* Systems and processes: Define and maintain efficient processes, KPIs, data collection, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and automation.
* Innovation: Identify opportunities to promote sustainable products, services, and programmes, reducing negative impacts and adopting best practices.
* Compliance and governance: Ensure delivery of effective assurance frameworks and compliance with laws and reporting requirements.
* Policy: Lead the development and implementation of contractual agreements, policies, and procedures.
* Relations and communication: Maintain external stakeholder relations, lead reporting, presentations, and communications. Collaborate internally across departments to ensure alignment.
* Line management: Support the development and management of the sustainability team, including pastoral care.
Travel within the UK and overseas may be required.
What we look for
* Proven senior sustainability experience, ideally in a global business, with a track record of implementing sustainability strategies.
* Expertise in responsible sourcing, sustainability principles, and management systems.
* Understanding of regulatory frameworks, laws, and reporting requirements.
* Experience in cross-functional leadership, team management, and collaboration.
* Strong community engagement skills.
* Knowledge of challenges and opportunities in retail, NGO, or CSO settings.
* Ability to manage diverse stakeholder relationships, influence at senior levels, and communicate effectively.
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent.
Skills
* Fluent English communication skills.
* Approachable, collaborative, and clear communicator.
* Strong partnership and cross-functional working skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize, and deliver projects.
* Business acumen, highly organized, adaptable, resilient, and proficient in Microsoft Office.
Talent Drivers
* Collaborative skills, commercial awareness, and personal integrity.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a 6% non-contributory pension, 23 days holiday, staff discounts, product samples, Perks at Work, and wellbeing initiatives.
Application closing date
Friday 9 May 2025. We review applications on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please apply to request accommodations.
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