Sustainability Assistant

About ASOS

ASOS is a global online fashion retailer committed to empowering customers to express their authentic selves and creativity. The company also promotes inclusivity and supports diverse talents through reasonable adjustments in recruitment.

Role Overview

The Sustainability Assistant will play an essential role in advancing ASOS's goals for sustainable materials use and circular design across key product categories. Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, this position will monitor sustainability progress, assist with compliance and certification processes, maintain accurate data and reports, and help develop training and guidance. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, passionate about sustainable fashion, and comfortable managing data in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of ASOS's sustainability and circular design plans in line with targets and industry standards.
• Analyze sustainability data to identify risks and opportunities for target achievement.
• Create and deliver training materials for internal teams and supplier partners.
• Serve as a liaison for selected suppliers and buying groups to foster cooperation and improve sustainability performance.
• Keep abreast of current trends and innovations in sustainability and fashion.
• Conduct weekly checks ensuring green claims comply with relevant legislation.
• Prepare documentation to meet internal governance and external audit requirements.
• Assist with reporting to organizations like Better Cotton and Textile Exchange.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier databases, trackers, and critical timelines.
• Help sustain policies, procedures, and internal guidance materials.
• Review and confirm supplier certifications such as GRS, RCS, OCS, and GOTS for compliance.
• Manage the ASOS Better Cotton Platform monitoring account and resolve any discrepancies.
• Work alongside suppliers to address issues with certifications and track adherence.
• Handle administrative duties such as invoice approvals and coordinating meetings.
• Identify and propose improvements and automation opportunities to reduce manual processes.
• Compile concise updates, summaries, and presentations for stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications

• Experience in fashion, retail, or sustainability sectors.
• Knowledge of sustainability challenges in fashion, sustainable materials standards, certification, supply chains, and manufacturing.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Competency in handling data and automation tools, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Effective and confident communication skills, building positive team and supplier relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Additional Benefits

• Company employee discount and access to sample sales.
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus an additional special celebration day.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Flexible benefits allowance which can be taken as extra pay or applied to other benefits.
• Opportunities for personalized learning and growth experiences to help excel in the role.