Sustainability Specialist

Who we are! 

Big things are happening at Topps Tiles. As Britain’s largest specialist tile retailer, selling only the very best quality on-trend products, £1 of every £3 spent in the UK domestic tile market is spent with us. And we’re as big on career opportunities as we are on outstanding service and great value. After all, it’s brilliant, friendly, knowledgeable people that make us special. Right now we’re on a journey of exciting growth, as we build on our success – there’s never been a better time to join the Topps Group!

Do you have a passion for Sustainability and want to support the delivery of Sustainability strategies across the group, and specifically on the delivery of our near-term target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2) and carbon reduction targets across our value supply chain?  If so, this is the role for you! Reporting into our Technical and Sustainability Manager, you will focus on the delivery of our Environmental Leadership initiatives across the group. This role would suit a graduate looking for their first role within Sustainability!

Key Accountabilities 

Collaboration: Engage with external Sustainability Consultants to continuously improve the data quality of our carbon inventory over Scopes 1,2 and 3.
Carbon Footprint Reduction: Identifying opportunities to reduce the company's carbon footprint through energy-efficient practices.
Strategic Planning: Designing and implementing long-term sustainability plans that align with the company's vision and mission.
Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering and analysing data on energy usage, waste generation, and resource consumption to develop actionable insights.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental reporting requirements (EPR, WEEE, ESOS, Plastic tax) and stay up to date with all legislation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating with suppliers and other stakeholders to foster sustainable practices throughout the supply chain to reduce carbon emissions and waste.
Reporting: Preparing reports and presentations that form part of Quarterly Sustainability Council meetings highlighting progress and achievements. Assist in writing copy for annual reports, websites and newsletters.
Education and Training: Create Sustainability content to educate employees on sustainability practices and their importance

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Required

Essential                             

• Self-motivation, resilience, and a positive change champion
• Excellent presentation skills
• Passion for environmental and sustainability issues
• Experience in supporting an environmental agenda in an organisation
• Initiative-taker - comfortable working autonomously and with colleagues at all levels to deliver value
• Attention to detail and precise record keeping skills

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of measuring carbon and reporting inventory across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
• Specific knowledge of SECR and TCFD reporting requirements
• Specific knowledge of (EPR, WEEE, ESOS, Plastic Tax)
• A sustainability related degree - Environmental Sciences or similarWhat we will do for you!

In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 25% of your base salary.   Then there’s a generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We’re committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you’ll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer.