Sustainability Specialist - Business Integration

The new Business Implementation team is responsible for national implementation of Sustainability strategies, adherence to national and international policies and processes, and compliance of sustainability regulation either directly within the team, or through relevant stakeholders/departments.

As a specialist within the team, you will need to support the Business Implementation manager, the international central team, and both GB/IE markets with mandatory sustainability reporting, monitor regulatory developments, stakeholder coordination, and communication. You will also need to be confident with Aldi product and supplier approval systems to ensure compliance but also provide sustainability guidance and instructions to suppliers on Aldi standards and policies.

Strong collaboration skills will be required with the Systems Change team (responsible for delivering non-financial KPIs) to ensure duplication of effort, or communication channels, is avoided. The specialist will also need to work closely with the Systems Change team to embed the BAU administration that results from Systems Change Projects once launched.

This role focuses on cross-functional business integration, embedding sustainability across different functions. Therefore, the candidate needs to be confident in sustainability regulatory knowledge to propose implementation approaches, provide advice, and drive compliance. This requires the ability to work autonomously and to develop strategy and advise the Manager independently.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to balance multiple “asks” are required, as well as an ability to demonstrate effective horizon scanning for regulation. Due to the scope of responsibility within the role, the candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have experience in flexing between different topics and specialisms.

The best candidate will have an awareness of current sustainability legislation, impact on Aldi and proven experience in implementing regulation requirements across a wide range of stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop within the business and play a key part in shaping the future of Aldi globally. Ready for more? Apply to join #TeamAldi today!

Your New Role

• Lead national implementation support for Aldi’s sustainability strategy across relevant business areas
• Ensure compliance with national and international sustainability policies, processes, and regulatory requirements
• Support mandatory sustainability reporting in GB/IE markets, ensuring reporting is accurate, complete, and on time
• Work with the Business Implementation Manager to progress implementation activities and provide independent input/advice when required
• Partner with the international central team to maintain consistency in approach and execution across locations
• Monitor sustainability regulation developments (horizon scanning) and assess the impact on Aidi, recommending appropriate actions and adjustments
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure sustainability requirements are understood, implemented, and followed across functions
• Support communication and guidance internally and where needed externally, helping stakeholders understand obligations and expectations
• Use Aldi product and supplier approval systems confidently to help ensure compliance with sustainability standards and requirements
• Provide sustainability guidance to suppliers, including Aldi standards, policies, and clear instructions to support compliance
• Integrate sustainability into business functions by translating regulation and strategy into practical, workable implementation approaches
• Operate autonomously and flex between topics and specialisms
• Manage priorities and workload effectively, balancing multiple “asks” with strong organisation and follow-through

About You

• Experience of working within sustainability
• Experience with certification schemes, evidence of schemes (certificates) and license fee payments
• Strong and confident communicator
• Autonomous worker
• Experience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail
• A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure

What You’ll get in Return

• Salary from £37,545 rising to £43,840
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, with the opportunity of 2 days a week remote working
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• In office flexi-time 
• Full training provided 
• Pension scheme 
• Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
• Company sick pay scheme 
• Company maternity and adoption leave and paternity pay after 1 year of service
• Long service rewards 
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs.
• Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)

*You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location

 **Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship. 

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

If you’re ready to join a forward thinking business with a focus on your development as well as the business’, apply today!