Sustainability & Compliance Executive

Founded in 2015, Oh Polly is a fast-growing, social first fashion brand that creates trend driven, high quality premium products. With a focus on innovation, global responsibility, and ethics. We've built a combined social following of over 10 million across our brands, including Bo+Tee; our activewear line. Operating across multiple global offices, we are a dynamic team offering ambitious individuals the chance to thrive, grow, and take their careers to the next level.

We are looking for a Sustainability & Compliance Executive to support the management of sustainability, product compliance and regulatory requirements across Oh Polly and Bo+Tee.

Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Buying, E-Commerce and suppliers, the Sustainability & Compliance Executive will ensure our products, packaging and business practices meet UK, EU, US and global requirements.

This is a varied role covering product compliance, sustainability, supplier requirements and e-commerce legislation, with responsibility for keeping data and documentation accurate, up to date and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities of the Sustainability & Compliance Executive

Circular Business Model Leadership:

• Program Ownership: Manage and optimise circular initiatives, including Rental, Pre-Loved and Take-Back/Donate for a Discount programs.
• Growth & Performance: Track, report, and optimise circular business model KPIs, focusing on revenue, utilisation, and stock efficiency. Develop business cases for new circular opportunities and international feasibility scoping.
• End-of-Life Strategy: Collaborate with Merchandising and Operations on product end-of-life strategies, maintaining and advancing the waste hierarchy solution pathway, and identifying commercially viable stock redistribution channels (e.g., outlets, partnerships).

Compliance & Risk Oversight:

• Mandatory Reporting: Lead, manage, and submit key annual reports including Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS - audit and annual progress), the Modern Slavery Statement, and UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging.
• Tax & Governance Support: Support and oversee the annual Gender Pay Gap Report and quarterly Plastic Packaging Tax submissions. Write, update, and manage internal governance frameworks and policies.
• Legislative Monitoring: Actively monitor, review, and prepare the business for upcoming global legislation, including EU PPWR, EU WFD, the California Textiles Act (SB 707), the EU Empowering Consumers Directive, and DDP.
• Risk Mitigation: Conduct mandatory sign-offs and reviews for all B2B and B2C sustainability claims. Collaborate on supplier due diligence and provide risk input to protect the brand.

Reporting, ESG & CSR Management:

• Impact Tracking: Own comprehensive environmental reporting (carbon, waste, packaging) and supplier-based social reporting. Execute collection/SKU-level impact reporting methodology for new launches.
• Partnerships & Ratings: Manage sustainability related partnerships and strategize to improve the brand's Good On You score.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Run the Sustainability Champions program, manage the engagement and communications calendar, and oversee the Customer Engagement Survey (biannual/annual).
• Market Insight: Conduct ongoing market research and competitor analysis on sustainability topics to inform strategy. Maintain and oversee all on-site sustainability pages and claims.

Packaging, Materials & Product Circularity:

• Packaging Strategy: Support the packaging sustainability strategy and ensure its integration into wider business reporting. Consult on all packaging changes, supplier choices, and material decisions.
• Product Development: Provide lifecycle, circularity, and material sourcing input during product and packaging development, advising on sustainability trade-offs.
• Cross-Department Alignment: Act as the strategic bridge between production and marketing specifically regarding fabric and sustainability claims.

What Oh Polly is looking for:

• BSc/BA Environmental Science or Sustainability, alternatively a Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Apprenticeship qualification.
• Strong data analysis, communication, and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with carbon reporting frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple streams of work in a fast-paced environment.

What's on offer at Oh Polly:

• Company pension
• Salary: £29,000–£33,000
• Corporate gym membership
• Company discount
• 25 days holiday
• Extra day off for your birthday

Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.