Join Superdrug Head Office- Make a Real Difference Every Day!
Location: East Croydon Station Hours: 37.5 | 9.00am - 5.30pm - Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in the stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station. Salary: Competitive
Lead Superdrug in accelerating their Environmental, Social and Governance strategy, with a primary focus on environmental sustainability. Manage a broad range of projects across climate change mitigation, energy efficiency, sustainable store development, recycling, and ESG reporting. At Superdrug, “Doing Good Feels Super” is a core strategic pillar guiding how we operate and the impact we aim to make as leaders in the health and beauty sector.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on the implementation and measurement of the Superdrug “Doing Good Feels Super” sustainability strategies, including Double Materiality Assessment outputs and alignment to wider AS Watson group sustainability projects.
* Manage ESG compliance and UK/EU reporting obligations—serving as an adviser on environmental legislation, regulatory risk, and statutory requirements.
* Lead on the ESOS action plan development, tracking and approvals.
* Deliver ESG reporting required as part of the AS Watson Group and Cheung Kong Holdings e.g. CSRD and SECR.
* Act as UK lead on the New Plastic Economy reporting and strategy support for Own Brand packaging.
* Oversee the procurement and management of high‑value contracts, including energy services, utility management, and waste and recycling services.
* Project manage major environmental transformational initiatives such as solar panel deployment, advanced energy monitoring and analytics, low‑carbon store design, and circularity‑driven waste reduction initiatives.
* Act as the business authority on Extended Producer Responsibility, ensuring robust reporting and shaping the company's compliance approach.
* Champion sustainability achievements internally and externally by partnering with Marketing and Internal Communications.
* Develop strong and fruitful relationships with external stakeholders, including packaging compliance suppliers, energy management partners, and NGOs.
* Engage closely with operational executive teams to embed sustainability into decision‑making, investment planning, and day‑to‑day operations.
* Provide inspirational leadership through effective cross‑departmental working.
* Conduct horizon scanning for opportunities and risks regarding sustainability within the UK and EU retail landscape.
This job is a good fit for you if:
* A genuine passion for environmental and social impact.
* Strong technical expertise in sustainability, environmental legislation, and ESG strategy.
* Proven ability to navigate rapidly evolving UK/EU ESG regulatory landscapes with confidence and foresight.
* Advanced knowledge of climate mitigation, GHG reduction, UK waste regulation, and Net Zero pathways.
* A proactive, ambitious, solutions‑driven approach to influencing change.
* Strong contract management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and tailor communication to diverse audiences.
* Strong influencing skills and the ability to secure support across the business.
What you’ll need:
* Outstanding project leadership skills to plan, manage and deliver complex, cross‑functional sustainability initiatives.
* A strong understanding of ESG value creation and its strategic importance to business performance.
* Ideally, a degree or equivalent expertise in Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Here’s what's in it for you:
* 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
* 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
* 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
* Hybrid working patterns available depending on role responsibilities with 2 days working from home and 3 days in the stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station
* Company pension matching and bonus
* We offer Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
* We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
* Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
* Come and be part of something special!
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