Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service. As our Sustainability and Compliance Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring a responsibly managed supply chain that aligns with both local regulatory requirements and global group activities. You will advise and support heads of departments on all sustainability related matters, working under the newly appointed Head of Quality, Compliance and Sustainability to implement approved sustainability strategies.
This newly created role is ideal for someone eager to make a significant contribution by embedding sustainability and compliance into the core of our operations, you will be passionate about sustainability and environmental initiatives. Working with other colleagues across Group on sustainability projects and sharing best practice and implementing new processes.
Drive sustainable initiatives and compliance across the UK business, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure these topics are top of mind and integrated into daily operations. Training members of staff on sustainability initiatives and championing it across the business.
Compliance Management:
~ Develop and maintain product compliance policies, ensuring adherence to standards such as WEEE, COSHH, UKCA, RoHS and more
Sustainability Focus:
~ Lead efforts to evaluate and improve our environmental footprint including energy and waste stream reduction plans
Work with supply chain partners to ensure sustainable product sourcing, manage supply chain audits, and develop dashboards for reporting compliance and sustainability metrics
Serve as the subject matter expert, engaging with customers, suppliers, and the wider Häfele Group to benchmark and set sustainability goals
Knowledge of sustainability practices in a wide range of industries including electronic, metal hardware and wood products.
Knowledge and experience in chain of custody, traceability, and regulatory for electronic, metal hardware and wood products.
Project Management skills and a proven ability to manage complex projects and initiatives, with excellent analytical and data management skills
Communication skills and ability to effectively translate regulatory requirements and sustainability practices across the business
Annual Bonus of up to 5%
~ Holiday of 23 days’ basic+ 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic with our length of service programme
~ Healthcare– Westfield Health Cashplan scheme, access to money back on dental, optical, consultation, therapy treatments and wellbeing treatments, hospital treatment insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and Life Insurance
~ Discounts: Huge range of shopping and activity discounts available through Westfield Rewards
~ Pension Scheme
~ Life Insurance
~ Stock Discounts
~ Learning and Development opportunities
~Working hours are 8:45am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working optional 3 days on site/2 remote. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.