Junior Sustainability Data Officer

Description:

Location: Head Office Stoke
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 38.75 hours per week

Are you passionate about sustainability? Are you equally as passionate about manufacturing? If so, we may have the most exciting role for you to help us to Craft a Better Future!

We are looking for a Sustainability Data Officer to support the development of the sustainability strategy through networking, innovation and clear communication with internal teams and suppliers.  You will have vast data sets to manage including gathering/collating data to understand our global emissions, and to support our production and distribution centre management teams with data-driven decision-making; the overall aim is to improve our operational effectiveness and efficiencies whilst aiding our Net Zero journey. 

Role Overview

As a Sustainability Data Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of our sustainability strategy. Your responsibilities will include networking, innovation, and clear communication with internal teams and suppliers. You will produce and analyse performance data to empower our production and distribution centre management teams in making data-driven decisions. Your work will contribute to improving our operational effectiveness, efficiency, and our journey towards Net Zero. You'll focus on analysing individual and departmental labour and plant operating efficiencies and capabilities.

Key Skills:

Proficient IT skills (specialising in Excel), Analytical thinker, Enthusiastic problem solver
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of sustainability related governance would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrate an ability to drive change through innovation Develop and maintain a strong understanding on environmental and sustainable governance requirements and effectively communicate updates to key stakeholders
Represent the company at external networking/ collaborative events
Analyse, monitor and report on business related waste streams
Maintain supply chain transparency and engage with suppliers to promote the Portmeirion Sustainability Strategy
Identify new opportunities to decarbonise operations
Provide simple but meaningful reports on specific KPI’s to appropriate key stakeholders which will aid quick decision-making opportunities
Be creative in developing reporting mechanisms and cycles using Microsoft products Work at pace whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy
Be a true team player and effectively engage with multiple areas of the business simultaneously with a positive attitude

Qualifications for Success:

Passion for understanding and aligning with the company's aims and vision
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Accountability for team and service delivery
Commercial awareness and adaptability to changing customer demands
A willingness to challenge the status quo and drive change
Responsibility for environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Why Join Us

At Portmeirion, we are committed to excellence and continuous improvement. As a Sustainability Data Officer, you'll be at the forefront of our sustainability efforts, helping us achieve our vision while making a positive impact on the environment and our communities. Join us in our journey to operational excellence and contribute to our Great British Brands.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to bring your innovation, data analysis, and sustainability skills to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that values creativity, teamwork, and making a meaningful difference in the world.

Portmeirion is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Why work for us

We believe that our people are our greatest asset and the Group’s success is directly related to the effectiveness of our people.We want people to join our team who are as passionate as we are about our six wonderful brands, our products, and our heritage and share the same values.

Portmeirion Group has heritage and family at our core. We have a responsibility to our employees, customers, communities, and the people that bring our products into their homes, and we work hard to reflect this in everything we do.

Our business and brands have a global footprint and strong history. They are grounded in family values, craft, and a commitment to making beautiful products that bring people together and are passed from generation to generation. We operate with integrity, decency, honesty, positivity, and inclusion. We use our talent for innovation and creativity to solve challenges and explore how we can become custodians of the future.

We build our global business in a way that evolves this heritage to safeguard the next generation; Combining the best of the past with today’s innovations and designs to make our business as good as it possibly can be and create a positive legacy for the future. For our employees, communities, customers, and the planet.

We are very proud of our Platinum Investors in People accreditation which demonstrates our commitment to leading, supporting, and improving our teams.  We also encourage, reward, and embrace new ideas generated by our talented teams; we believe that everyone can and should have the opportunity to reach their potential with us as we work together to ‘Craft a better future’

You may have experience in the following: Sustainability Strategy Coordinator, Environmental Data Analyst, Green Operations Specialist, Sustainability Metrics Manager, Environmental Performance Analyst, Sustainability Reporting Officer, Eco-Efficiency Coordinator, Climate Action Data Manager, etc.

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