OVERVIEW:

Are you our next Head of Ethics & Community? We’re looking for someone to join our Sustainability team, to own, manage, implement, deliver and develop Gymshark’s Ethical Strategy, Risk, and Communications (Internal & Externally) as well as also developing and implementing Supply Chain Community projects.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Owning, managing, Implementing & continually developing Gymshark's Ethical Compliance strategy.
• Developing Community projects and relationships within our supply chain partners.
• Continually developing and rolling out Gymshark's Ethical Audit programme across our supply chain globally– Own the KPI for audit of entire supply chain (T1-4)
• Reporting progress using relevant KPI’s as well as additional media like Sustainability Reporting, Website etc
• Communication (internal and external) of all aspects Ethical & Community across all levels of the business and our community.
• Proactively monitor and manage any Ethical risk within ours and the wider industry supply chain globally.
• Direct engagement with supply chain to serve as Gymshark’s suppliers main point of contact and relationship holder.
• Management of key stakeholder relations within Sourcing & Material functions to ensure Ethical management is always the core consideration.
• Support other key business stakeholders and Chief Executives (Including relevant training, communications etc)
• Management of Gymshark’s ethical team
• Oversee the Implementation and development of corrective action plans with suppliers to drive performance.
• Annual Modern Slavery Report & Ethical Sustainability Reporting.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

• Full understanding of ethical management and compliance within apparel supply chains
• Ability to manage stakeholders internally with competing priorities to ensure ethical management is prioritised
• Technical understanding of textile / apparel manufacturing supply chains
• Experience in managing supplier audit programmes
• Experience with the delivery and management of projects of varying complexity ideally in partnership within supply chains
• Ability to manage and build relationships with suppliers – Especially with regards to ensuring Gymsharks Ethical Compliance strategy is understood, implemented and a core aspect of that suppliers relationship with Gymshark.
• Excellent data and reporting skills
• Ability to network and build strong relationships internally and externally
• Leadership / Management
• Ability to manage independently supplier visits and agendas which deliver value

WHAT YOU COULD ALSO HAVE:

• Storytelling and ability to communicate Ethical compliance internally and with our community
• Oversee the development and delivery of relevant training material
• Ability to ‘step-in’ to lead and support when needed on projects
• Confidence travelling to suppliers globally and working within the supply chain

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSHQ, Solihull, UK.

CLOSING DATE: 2nd February 2024.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com. 

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

🙌 Competitive ‘Win Together, Lose Together’ Bonus
🩺 Choice of Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan, paid for by us!
🏖 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want.
💻 A truly Flexible Working Culture
👥 A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
💰 Employer pension contributions up to 7%
🤩 Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
🦈 50% Gymshark Discount
🎁 Gymshark Gift Card for each year of service
🥇 Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
📚 Great Training and Learning Resources
🖥 Choice of hardware and access to the best software
🤒 Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
🧸 Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
🍎 Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
🏋️‍♂️ Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
👉 Free monthly massages
💈 Beauty and Barber facilities
🚘 Free on-site parking

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