Sustainability Manager

We are currently seeking a Sustainability Manager in our Product and Partnerships team here at Harrods. This is unique opportunity to make a tangible impact within the Harrods brand. You will play a pivotal role in driving our Harrods sustainability agenda, influencing industry-leading practices, and contributing to our long-term goals for 2030 and beyond.

As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join the Harrods Team. Whether you’re a recent school, college or university leaver, or you’re looking to restart your career in an exciting new field, at Harrods we firmly believe in offering exciting career opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sustainability Manager to lead our Product & Partnerships pillars within our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategy. This key role is integral to our mission to promote a sustainable future and elevate Harrods commitment to responsible sourcing, innovative partnerships, and mindful purchasing habits.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead Sustainability Initiatives - driving the development and implementation of sustainability strategies across our Own Label and Brand Partner supply chains. Ensure transparency, improve sourcing policies, and enhance best practices.
• Partnership Development - collaborating with the strategy team to introduce partnerships and business models that align with our sustainability objectives. Activate circularity initiatives and support mindful purchasing and aftercare habits.
• Stakeholder Engagement - working closely with internal teams including Own Label, Retail, and Buying, as well as external stakeholders across the supply chain, to embed sustainable practices.
• Compliance & Reporting - managing legislative reporting, support Scope 3 mapping and reporting, and contribute to internal communications and our annual ESG report.
• Team Management - supervising and mentor the Sustainability Executive, fostering a culture of sustainability across the organization.

About You

You will be a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in product sustainability, supply chain transparency, and material sourcing. You will also possess a deep understanding of the regulatory, legislative, and industry developments that shape the sustainability landscape. As a strategic leader, you will have a proven track record of developing and executing sustainability strategies, with particular expertise in supply chain mapping, auditing frameworks, and enhancing material sourcing standards. Your ability to lead and innovate in these areas will be critical in driving our sustainability goals forward.

You will also have:

• Strong project management skills with experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver on sustainability goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – High level of skill in building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to drive sustainability initiatives.
• Communication – The ability to clearly communicate ESG policies and ensure accurate reporting of sustainability claims.

About Us

Our 175th anniversary will see the Knightsbridge store become a stage for our legacy of firsts, our house of world-leading brands and our reputation for exceptional. We want you to come and be a part of all this - and help us deliver exceptional service that represents our authority as a long-standing icon, industry-leader and innovator. Inspired by our past, celebrating our present and focusing on our future, you’ll be joining a team with the belief that anything is possible. What makes you different makes us exceptional.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

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