Corporate Responsibility Advisor (En

OneStop ESG; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is looking for a Corporate Responsibility Advisor (Environment) to tackle climate change and promote sustainability. You'll analyze carbon data and advise on material sourcing and supply chain practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in carbon accounting, strong communication skills, and a passion for Oxfam's mission of empowerment and inclusion. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave and additional leave allowances

Company sick pay

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental legislation and climate change drivers.
• Proficiency in developing carbon reduction strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oxfam's carbon accounting and report on emissions.
• Advise on retail product materials and supply chain sustainability.
• Participate in organizational campaigns on climate change.

Skills

Research skills on environmental issues

Carbon accounting and reporting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Job description

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for a Corporate Responsibility Advisor (Environment) who is passionate about tackling climate change and able to design practical solutions to a wide range of environmental impacts. This is a technical role requiring proven expertise in carbon data analysis and reporting (including scope 3) as you’ll lead on Oxfam GB's carbon accounting and reporting including setting and measuring against carbon reduction targets.

This is an exciting role which provides an opportunity to advise on a wide range of topics, including the materials in our retail products, circular economy initiatives for unsold stock and supply and logistics operations both in the UK and internationally.

You will also be part of an organisation that actively campaigns on the drivers of climate change, and understands the need to develop solutions which balance human, environmental, commercial and operational factors.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

• Experience of research and knowledge of key sources of information for environmental issues including but not limited to the drivers of climate change, origin of products, the impacts of various industries on the environment, key environmental legislation, end of life of product disposal and waste management
• Experience of carbon accounting, reporting, developing and assessing different reduction strategies
• Fully IT literate, across Microsoft Office Package with particularly strong excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to use clear examples to explain complex issues
• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, coordinate and forward plan several tasks at the same time, whilst dealing with the need to respond to immediate requirements.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in‑house courses, e‑learning modules, on‑the‑job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Location England, United Kingdom

Work Type Full Time

Salary Salary not disclosed

Oxfam GB

Oxfam is a global movement working across more than 90 countries to end the injustice of poverty. Rooted in humanitarian action, long-term development, and policy advocacy, Oxfam partners with local communities, activists, volunteers, and international networks to tackle the structural causes of inequality and climate vulnerability. Oxfam GB plays a central role within the confederation, supporting programs that advance women’s rights, economic justice, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Join their mission to create a sustainable future.