Sustainability Assistant

Are you passionate about sustainability, ethical trade and making a positive difference across global supply chains?

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sustainably Assistant to support the delivery and continuous improvement of Primafruit’s sustainability and ethical trade strategy. Working under the direction of the Sustainability Manager and Technical Director, you’ll help turn our environmental, social and ethical commitments into practical action, aligned with Waitrose Farming for Nature and Waitrose sustainability policies.

This is a varied, hands-on coordination role, bringing together data management, project support, supplier engagement and communications. Working closely with colleagues across Sustainability, Technical, Commercial, HR and Marketing, you’ll help keep initiatives organised, progress visible and reporting accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainability initiatives: Support Waitrose programmes, including LEAF Marque, regenerative agriculture, farm metrics and LandApp.•Support environmental action: Coordinate projects and reporting on carbon reduction, science-based targets, water stewardship and climate action.•Data and reporting: Maintain accurate sustainability data, including emissions and SECR, track KPIs and highlight gaps and risks.•Support social impact: Coordinate Waitrose Foundation and Fairtrade activities, working with suppliers and local partners.•Promote ethical trade: Support human rights reporting, modern slavery awareness and worker welfare initiatives.•Engage colleagues: Share sustainability updates, support the monthly newsletter and coordinate Green Team activities.•Strengthen supply chain insight: Support research, mapping and risk assessments with Technical and Buying teams.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for a proactive, organised team player with a genuine interest in sustainability and ethical trade. You’ll have strong attention to detail, confidence working with data, clear communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A collaborative approach, willingness to learn and commitment to respectful, safe and responsible working practices are essential.

Pay: Up to £31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Store discount

Work Location: In person