Sustainability and Community Impact Advisor
ProCook is the UK’s leading specialist kitchenware brand, committed to delivering high-quality, affordable products. As a certified B Corp, we are passionate about making a positive impact on people and the planet. We are looking for a Sustainability & Community Impact Advisor to lead our sustainability initiatives and drive meaningful change across our business and communities.
As our Sustainability & Community Impact Advisor, you will be responsible for developing and executing our sustainability strategy, ensuring that we continue to meet and exceed our environmental and social responsibility commitments. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to integrate sustainable practices into our operations and enhance our community engagement efforts.
Requirements- Lead and evolve ProCook’s sustainability strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.
- Maintain and enhance our B Corp certification, using the B Impact Assessment (BIA) framework to drive continuous improvement.
- Report on sustainability progress, including writing the annual B Corp Impact Report and the sustainability section of the ProCook Annual Report.
- Develop initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, improve packaging sustainability, and advance circular economy practices.
- Manage corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, including charity partnerships (e.g., Charity of the Year, Young Gloucester) and employee volunteering.
- Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, leading the Green Team and supporting Employee Resource Groups (e.g., LGBTQ+ & Allies, Health & Wellbeing).
- Embed sustainability across the business, working closely with teams to integrate responsible practices into our supply chain and operations.
- Oversee ESG compliance and reporting, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as ESOS, TCFD, and CSRD.
- Maintain and develop our Environmental Management System, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 standards.
- Manage sustainability communication, keeping the Sustainability & Wellbeing SharePoint up to date and overseeing social and environmental policies.
- Advocate for sustainability across ProCook, engaging employees to foster a culture of responsibility.
- Build internal and external partnerships to advance our sustainability agenda
- Develop an annual wellbeing calendar, driving engagement through key awareness dates and initiatives.
- We’re looking for a passionate sustainability professional who can inspire, engage, and lead change. You should have:
- A strong passion for social and environmental issues.
- Experience in sustainability, CSR, or ESG-related roles.
- Knowledge of B Corp, carbon reporting, responsible sourcing, and sustainability frameworks.
- A track record of developing and delivering sustainability strategies in a business environment.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to drive meaningful impact.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Self-sufficient and highly organised.
- A positive, can-do attitude with a problem-solving approach.
- Effective communicator, able to adapt messaging for different audiences.
- A degree in environmental or sustainability-related fields (Desirable but not essential)
Benefits
Why Join Us?- 💰Salary is between £29,000-£34,000 depending on experience and skills
- 🎯 Performance-based bonus
- 🚀 Be part of a fast-growing company
- 👩👩👧👦 Join a friendly, close-knit team
- 👶 Enhanced parental leave
- 🛍 Generous staff discount
- 🌍 Two annual paid volunteering days
We Welcome Everyone
At ProCook we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible.
About ProCook’s Sustainability Commitment:
At ProCook, sustainability is at the heart of what we do.
As a certified B Corporation, we strive to balance profit with purpose, focusing on reducing waste, and ensuring ethical business practices.
By joining our team, you will contribute to our efforts in creating a positive impact on the planet.