Sustainability Specialist - Business Integration Specialist Animal Welfare

The new Sustainability Business Integration team is responsible for national implementation of Sustainability strategies, adherence to national and international policies and processes, and compliance of sustainability regulation either directly within the team, or through relevant stakeholders/departments.

Your New Role

• Support the Sustainability Business Integration Manager, International Central Team, and GB/IE markets with mandatory sustainability reporting and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and assess sustainability regulatory developments, providing insight and guidance on their impact across the business.
• Coordinate key stakeholders and support effective communication of sustainability initiatives, standards, and policies.
• Manage sustainability-related supplier engagement, providing guidance and instructions to ensure adherence to Aldi standards and requirements.
• Utilise Aldi product and supplier approval systems to maintain compliance and support sustainable business practices.
• Work closely with the Sustainability Systems Change team to align activities, avoid duplication of effort, and ensure clear communication across projects.
• Support the successful transition of systems change projects into business-as-usual processes and administration.
• Drive the integration of sustainability across multiple business functions, embedding sustainable practices into day-to-day operations.
• Provide expert advice on sustainability regulations, recommending practical implementation approaches and driving compliance across the business.
• Operate autonomously, contributing to strategy development and advising stakeholders and management on sustainability matters.
• Effectively prioritise and manage multiple projects and requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging sustainability legislation, regulations, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to implement regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Apply knowledge and experience across a variety of sustainability topics, adapting to changing business priorities and requirements.

About You

• Experience of working within Sustainability
• Experience with certification schemes, evidence of schemes (certificates) and license fee payments
• Strong and confident communicator.
• Autonomous worker
• Experience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience in the areas of animal welfare
• Experience in animal welfare and reporting, antibiotics, welfare certification audits and Red Tractor
• Animal welfare, particularly policies, industry developments, supplier data and KPIs
• Working knowledge of EUDR, EU Taxonomy, CSRD, CSDDD, EMPCO, UK CMA Green Claims Code, UK Sustainability reporting standards and assurance, UK Modern Slavery Act, UK government reformulation targets, CFD, ISO 50001, SECR, ESOS and CCF

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary starting from £37,545 rising to £43,840
• Permanent contract
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• In office flexi-time
• Full training provided
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year
• Long service rewards
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location *Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!