Leading Circular Economy Specialist

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSustainability Full time $70,000 - $90,000
Sustainability and CSR Specialist Role

We are seeking a seasoned Sustainability and CSR Specialist to join our team. This role will be critical in driving sustainability across the business, encompassing product sustainability, reporting, compliance, ethical sourcing, circularity, and community initiatives.

  • Support design and production teams to embed sustainability initiatives and achieve fibre/fabric transition targets.
  • Drive circularity programs such as resale, rental, take-back and end-of-life solutions.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to engage customers in sustainability and circularity initiatives.
  • Deliver internal training and tools to build sustainability and circular design capability.
  • Manage supplier compliance with ethical sourcing standards and company Code of Conduct.
  • Identify and escalate sourcing risks and non-compliances to the Head of Sustainability and senior management.
  • Lead supplier engagement programs, including Modern Slavery reporting, Living Wage Roadmap, and capacity building.
  • Develop and maintain sustainability policies, guidelines, and compliance systems.
  • Manage community partnerships and programs, driving employee and customer involvement.
  • Partner with marketing teams to communicate sustainability achievements credibly and minimise greenwashing.
  • Maintain robust data and reporting systems to track KPIs, compliance, and performance across sustainability initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in sustainability, community impact and ethical sourcing within the fashion industry.
  • Experience working with suppliers to overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement.
  • Deep knowledge of circularity concepts with hands-on experience implementing circularity programs.
  • Proven track record in managing community partnerships and programs, including setting and tracking impact targets.
  • Experience managing multiple projects in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with strong outcomes.
  • Solid understanding of sustainability communications and risks, particularly greenwashing, and experience collaborating with marketing teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments and teams.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits and Career Advancement
  • A generous employee discount and monthly clothing allowance.
  • Bi-weekly breakfasts and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Access to training programs, workshops and global conferences.
  • Free access to Headspace and Masterclass.
  • Clear pathways for career advancement within the organisation, supporting professional growth and development.
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team passionate about sustainability and making a positive impact. If you are a motivated and experienced Sustainability and CSR Specialist looking for a new challenge, please apply.

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