Responsible Sourcing Consultant

Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable

BRE is the world’s leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided the government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards, and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to built environment challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

We are currently seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team as a Responsible Sourcing Consultant. You will work closely with the Responsible Sourcing Senior Consultants, the Sustainable Products Team Leads, and the wider Sustainable Products Team to:

• Own and manage responsible sourcing certification projects in line with the BES 6001 Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing, attend customer meetings, and prepare their written proposals and technical reports.
• Deliver fee-earning work contributing to the team’s financial success.
• Undertake customer technical surveillance audits in line with the BES 6001 Framework Standard for Responsible Sourcing.
• Drive future improvements and innovations in the assurance schemes design.
• Ensure robust and credible outcomes in accordance with the relevant standards by which the certification and verification schemes are developed and operate.
• Seek and review customer and external stakeholder feedback and identify means and ways of improving performance through enhanced systems and processes.
• Support technical experts in the upkeep and evolution of the underpinning Sustainable Products science base, to ensure that product development is scientifically led.
• Support the development of digital platforms to strengthen our offer to the market.

Your profile

Some skills that will be necessary for this position include:

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of sustainable sourcing, in Quality/Technical/Ethical Management roles.
• A working knowledge of audits and certification and its role in managing product supply chains.
• A working knowledge of construction materials and the importance of material traceability.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Organisational Management System Standards.
• Knowledge of sustainability legislation and initiatives such as science-based targets, Sustainable Development Goals, UNGC, CDP; supply chain assurance programs and initiatives such as ETI, SMETA and SA 8000.
• Knowledge and understanding of international standards and legislation relevant to BES 6001.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe to attend client and stakeholder meetings.
• Excellent communication skills; an ability to understand and interpret customers’ needs and deliver a service and/or product that exceeds customers’ expectations.
• Able to build effective relationships both internally and externally, and be a brand ambassador for BRE.
• Able to demonstrate integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative and independence to react to changing priorities.
• Able to demonstrate excellent project management skills by managing several projects at a time.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship-building skills.
• IT literate and extensive knowledge of MS Office etc.

Desirable

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant product-related sector such as sustainability.
• A good understanding of the UK construction sector supply chains and the role and expectations of each party.
• Track record of creating, launching, and managing products/tools for sustainable sourcing.
• Knowledge of BREEAM and/or the BRE business.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution or organisation, e.g. IEMA.

We offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits.

25 days annual leave.

Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package. 

HealthPartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more.

Onsite restaurant and free onsite parking including at-cost EV charging points.

Continuous performance development, meaning we review progress regularly and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses, digital learning, and access to other learning opportunities are available at any time.

Professional membership reimbursement to support your career development. 

Your application

We review applications as they are received so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE. We know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative in delivering effective solutions for our customers.

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