Fashion Sustainability & Packaging Strategy Lead

ASDA; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK seeks a Fashion Sustainability & Packaging Manager to drive the delivery of sustainability strategies for non-food items. The role involves managing compliance systems, developing packaging strategies, and leading a team to meet ESG commitments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sustainability within textiles and packaging, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sustainability in textiles, home products, and packaging materials.
• Proven ability to lead teams and support trading queries.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sustainability strategy across textiles, home, and packaging.
• Manage transparency systems for regulatory compliance.
• Develop packaging strategies aligned with legislation.
• Lead guidelines, training, and coaching for best practices.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise leadership.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge in textiles

Team leadership

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Retail supply base knowledge

Organisational skills

Project management skills

Trend interpretation

Expertise in packaging formats

Job description

A leading retail company in the UK seeks a Fashion Sustainability & Packaging Manager to drive the delivery of sustainability strategies for non-food items. The role involves managing compliance systems, developing packaging strategies, and leading a team to meet ESG commitments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sustainability within textiles and packaging, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working options.