Sustainability and Ethics Officer (Circular Economy)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sustainability is deeply rooted in our DNA here at the John Lewis Partnership and it is central to our pursuit of a happier world. We are excited to be recruiting for an Ethics & Sustainability Officer within our Circular Economy team. The successful candidate will play a key part in the acceleration and integration of our sustainability plans across two of the UK’s most loved brands, Waitrose and John Lewis.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering our environmental compliance programme and supporting key projects to meet our Partnership Plan objectives. This role can be based in either our Bracknell or Victoria offices.
The role will entail:
Delivering our environmental compliance programme and engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Supporting the delivery of projects to meet our existing targets (e.g. business models, packaging reduction, product circularity)
Horizon scanning key environmental issues and emerging industry trends
Coordinating internal and external reporting and engaging our Partners and customers
What you’ll have
Strong interest in and passion for sustainability
Strong team player and excellent people skills
Excellent organisational skills including a strong attention to detail
Good IT and data management skills
Good written and verbal communicator
What else can you bring?
Relevant industry experience in the Circular Economy
Awareness of key pieces of environmental legislation
Sustainability-related qualification
Knowledge of application of Ethics & Sustainability in a retail context
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sustainability and Ethics Officer (Circular Economy) roles across Head Office's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,900 - £48,700 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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