DescriptionWhy join us
Joining the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR & S) team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by protecting our brand's reputation and championing ethical and sustainable practices. As a Sustainability Planning, Programme, and Activation Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our Corporate Sustainability Plan (Plan for Better) and driving forward initiatives that positively impact our communities and planet. With a dynamic and diverse workload focused on climate change, waste reduction, and social responsibility, you will have the chance to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, drive strategic decision-making, and contribute to creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.
What you'll do
As the Sustainability Planning, Programme, and Activation Manager at Sainsbury's, you will be at the forefront of driving and managing the Corporate Sustainability Plan (Plan for Better), overseeing governance, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the delivery of sustainable and ethical practices across the business and supply chains. Your role will involve programme managing the Sustainability Plan effectively, identifying risks, milestones, and key decisions, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive progress and action. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting strategy development, reporting, data management, and communication efforts to enhance the reputation and impact of the brand's corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
Who you are
As the Sustainability Planning, Programme and Activation Manager at Sainsbury's, you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in strategy development and programme management, committed to driving positive change and enhancing the reputation of the brand. You are assertive, with a strong drive to deliver results and outcomes. You have extensive experience in programme and project management and strategic planning, you possess the ability to navigate complex business environments, anticipate risks, and lead initiatives despite ambiguity to deliver sustainable outcomes and align with the organisation's values and goals. Your expertise in communication, leadership, and collaboration enables you to drive continuous improvement, foster innovation, and inspire others to contribute at pace towards a more ethical and sustainable future for all stakeholders involved.
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform.
Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too.
Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.
Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
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