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In this exciting role you will lead the client's corporate responsibility programme – continuing to build on and lead a progressive and comprehensive CSR strategy that is fit for the future.

With the support of the CSR Assistant, you will partner closely with the CEO and a wider cross-functional team to realise the Brand CSR objectives.

This is a role where you can truly make a difference.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of strategic environmental and social supply chain programmes, exercising robust due diligence and meeting ambitious targets and KPIs
• Integrating an ethical and sustainable way of working into the wider Mint Velvet teams, particularly Buying and Design.
• Working with our Retail team to build and improve our capacity to trade ethically and more sustainably, through training, engagement and awareness raising
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers to build capability to implement best practice ethical and environmental standards
• Leading on supply chain mapping, visibility and transparency
• Identification of supply chain and business risks in relation to environmental and social issues
• Scoping and managing external relationships with partner organisations and network
• Supporting the development of a circular economy and climate change mitigation strategies
• Working with Marketing to build and proactively manage our corporate responsibility communications strategy
• Working with Marketing and Brand Experience to explore and implement sustainable packaging opportunities
• Working with Retail Operations to lower our environment impact in stores
• Working closely with Marketing to align our Charity partnerships with the broader CSR strategy
• Continuously building your understanding of the client, customer and market position - regularly undertaking market research in relation to CSR activity and using your findings to highlight and act on any ideas, opportunities or concerns back in your role
• Being proactive in driving your own personal development and performance – seeking & receiving constructive feedback, setting stretching objectives, driving regular development conversations with your manager and utilising training, development and support resources available
• Facilitating and supporting wider teams to achieve our CSR objectives - creating and leading a high-performance multi-functional team, balancing self-awareness with your understanding of others’ styles to get the best out of your working relationships

Key Relationships / Partnerships

• CEO and wider management team
• All levels of our Product Development and Supply Chain team - including Buying, Merchandising, Design, Garment Technology and Supply Chain.
• Specific partners at all levels across the wider head office and Retail teams – including Marketing, Digital, Creative, Legal and Finance.

About You

• You consistently model the Brand Values: Collaborative; Entrepreneurial Spirit, Passion and Drive, Courage and Resilience, with Soul
• You are passionate about environmental and social issues, and the brand
• You have proven, relevant experience managing CSR programmes in a retail or FMCG environment
• You are future-focused and pragmatic, able to think strategically and also deliver against agreed targets and deliverables
• You have strong expertise in ethical and environmental supply chain management
• You have excellent networking skills and experience in developing and maintaining impactful internal and external relationships
• You have the ability to convey complex messages with clarity and a level of detail appropriate to the audience - building understanding, influence and followership
• You have in-depth knowledge of the industry and best practice in terms of environmental and social issues
• You are able to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team, confident in taking decisions and making things happen
• You have proven experience of working successfully in an agile environment, remaining resourceful while juggling multiple priorities
• You are never too formal, always human, warm and personal

This job description summarises the main aspects of the role but does not cover all duties that you may reasonably be asked to complete