Head of Sustainability - 12 month FTC

Company DescriptionWe’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.But how are we showing up? We’re proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.Job DescriptionOver a decade ago, ASOS launched Fashion with Integrity. Since then, it has guided our approach to business and our drive to be a responsible company that delivers positive benefits for people and minimises its impact on the planet.The Head of Sustainability plays a pivotal role in helping ASOS to meet these ambitions, working closely with the Commercial ESG & Sustainability Director to manage and develop the Environmental aspects of FWI, across Product Sustainability, Circularity and Supply Chain. This is a highly collaborative role, where you will engage cross-functional stakeholders, across a number of areas. You will set the strategic direction and have overall responsibility for sustainability programmes and workstreams, integrating sustainability into commercial and supply chain practices. They are the programme lead for the ASOS Net Zero strategy and have experience in setting and delivering ambitious carbon-reduction targets across complex organisations.The DetailsStrategyDrive forward the Fashion with Integrity programme, working with Senior leadership to evolve the strategic direction and goalsEnable and empower the business to take a proactive approach to Environmental impactsWork closely with Commercial ESG Director to engage Exec Board members to gain buy-in and support for the programmeRepresent the Sustainability team within the FWI steering group, leading key strategic workstreams in support of achieving the goal of “becoming the most sustainable online retailer”Set the framework, polices and manage performance of FWI workstreamsWork collaboratively with others, using an agile approach to drive and deliver an integrated approach to FWI, driving change at scale and managing risks in the supply chain to support our 'Be Transparent' goalEnsure integration of KPIS across other functions such as Commercial, Sourcing, Technical & Fabric sourcing, to deliver against goals such as fibre switching and transparencyDelivering against a diverse number of workstreams including Net Zero programme management, Circular design strategy, ESG reporting and benchmarking, external Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and charitable partnerships and giving, including the ASOS FoundationCommercialLead and oversee integration of sustainability into business practices, including engaging senior leadership and stakeholders across Commercial teamsWork with key stakeholders to develop, define and support delivery of KPIs and commercial strategySet the strategic direction of product sustainability roadmap; using data to develop short, medium and long-term targetsOversee development and delivery of ASOS’ circular design strategy; including successful delivery of circular collections, publication of design guide and long term strategy with measurable KPIsOversee development and delivery of internal training programmes, tools, guides and communications to help upskill commercial teamsAct as the senior subject matter expert for product sustainability and topics such as circularity, climate change and scope 3 carbon reductionOversee implementation of a robust certification process – short term ensure Labelon system is implemented, med to long term ensure integration into PLM and commercial/technical functionsOversee collation and reporting of Product and Supply Chain sustainability data; including accurate reporting of Scope 3 Carbon footprint, Fibre and circular design dataSupply chainOversee the supply chain, including implementation of Higg, development and implementation of carbon and impact reduction programmes across supply baseRisk, policies & governanceKeeping abreast of changing global ESG sustainability legislation and understanding how it effects an online fashion retailer.Ensure identification of incoming external risk is managed and mitigated eg CMA, EU policies & UK policyOversee development of robust sustainability polices and implementation to reduce risk and proactively engage supply baseIdentify, manage and escalate supply chain issues to Ethical Trade and ESG Sustainability Director; ensuring appropriate action and remediation is takenRespond to NGO campaigns in an appropriate manner, working closely with corporate comms team to deliver responsesEscalate and manage risks via the ASOS ESG risk register as appropriateOversee delivery of internal and external reporting; including Annual and Sustainability reports, Textiles 2030, Textile Exchange and various NGO reportsMonitor and evaluate outcomes of projects and programmes, reporting regularly to senior leadership committee and boardCollaborating with the Corporate Responsibility team on reporting, for example, ESG corporate reporting, SBTi reportingTeam leadershipManage a team of technical and subject matter experts who collaborate across functions to progress sustainability initiativesTaking a prominent role in the ASOS foundation management team, working with the senior CSR manager to deliver the foundations strategy and goals.Manage department budgetsSupport the development of team members coaching and helping foster an inspired and motivated working environment, championing high etc-performance and reflecting the company culture, values, and behaviours.QualificationsExtensive experience of working in a similar role across multiple sustainability topic areasAn in-depth knowledge of changing global sustainability legislation and how it effects an online fashion retailer.Ability to define, communicate & set direction for the department strategy and motivate the team to deliverAn agile and dynamic working style, trading risks and opportunitiesAppreciates cultural sensitivities across multiple supplier and stakeholder groupsAble to speak knowledgeably and accurately on current environmental and ethical matters to a range of audiences (expert/non-expert), engaging people’s hearts and minds and making a clear business case for new initiatives.A good influencer with skills in advising and coaching othersAble to facilitate cross-business or multi stakeholder groupsCommitment to continuous improvementProactive nature with the ability to work independently within a frameworkThrives in a fast paced, agile environmentDemonstrates ASOS' core values – we are authentic, brave, creative and disciplined in everything we doFlexible, able to change business plans as circumstances changeAdditional InformationWhat’s in it for you?Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)Employee sample salesAccess to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special momentDiscretionary bonus schemePrivate medical care schemeFlexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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