Assistant, ESG Operations

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

As an ESG Operations Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting Burberry’s sustainability strategy by managing supplier data and documentation related to sustainable claims and targets. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure traceability, compliance, and continuous improvement across our supply chain. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the collection and validation of supplier data to support sustainability claims and targets.
• Serve as the main contact for suppliers and vendors, ensuring alignment with traceability requirements.
• Manage large datasets, resolving inconsistencies to maintain data accuracy.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across ESG, Supply Chain, and Corporate Responsibility.
• Communicate effectively across teams, both verbally and in writing.
• Use data to support performance analysis and inform decision-making.
• Track KPIs and compile metrics aligned with the traceability roadmap.
• Develop and deliver training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve collaboration and streamline processes.
• Support regular and ad hoc reporting across relevant teams.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Strong interest in sustainability and ESG; fashion industry knowledge preferred
• Degree-level education
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Clear and confident communicator
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Analytical with a good grasp of KPIs and data insights
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach
• Strong problem-solving skills

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || SOURCING CHILDRENSWEAR || n/a ||