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Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 days per week office based)

Who are we?

For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life.

Our mission statement:

Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.

Our Product formula:

Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces.

Role Summary

We’re looking for a confident and capable Responsible Sourcing Associate to support the execution of our responsible sourcing strategy. This role plays a key part in maintaining our material and supply chain standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping us push forward innovation in due diligence and impact reporting.

You will lead on managing key sustainability standards (e.g. materials standards for example, Better Cotton, Leather Working Group, Good Cashmere Standard), assess supplier data for Scope 3 and carbon impact, and support critical initiatives like Digital Product Passports and design circularity pilots. You’ll also work closely with the analyst to manage data and claims, and help train internal teams on sourcing standards.

This role is ideal for someone highly organised, loves systems, and confident presenting

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain compliance with key sourcing standards, for example Better Cotton and Traceable Better Cotton, Leather Working Group (LWG), Good Cashmere Standard (GCS)
• Ensure accurate documentation, due diligence, audit tracking, and claims substantiation across standards.
• Lead claims validation in coordination with the Responsible Sourcing Manager (RSM) and Analyst.
• Conduct due diligence related to high-risk sourcing issues, including Uighur forced labour exposure.
• Support retail store auditing and internal supply chain assessments.
• Stay informed on upcoming legislation affecting sourcing (e.g. CSDDD, ESPR, DPP).
• Collate and assess supplier Scope 3 emissions data in collaboration with responsible sourcing, DBMS and suppliers
• Assist with lifecycle assessments (LCA) and new data systems implementation (e.g. for ESPR/DPP readiness).
• Support RSM in driving forward circularity, regenerative materials, and impact measurement pilots.
• Engage the product teams on sustainable materials and processes, crew and customers through supporting marketing and communication
• Create clear, actionable internal documents, presentations, and guides for wider business use.
• B Corp - collate and supply data
• Critical path driven, understanding of the buying calendar
• Understanding of Raw Material standards
• Review social and environmental related information from suppliers e.g. certificates, policies, impact data
• Contribute to corporate reporting and sustainability updates on website
• Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times’

Responsibilities may evolve over time in line with business needs and your areas of strength.

Skills and Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in responsible sourcing, ethical trade, or sustainability in fashion or consumer goods.
• Understanding of material and fibre standards (e.g. BCI, LWG, GCS), and certifications.
• Confident working with data in Excel – able to manage, analyse, and clearly present complex information.
• Familiar with carbon reporting concepts (Scope 1–3) and regulatory frameworks (e.g. EU Deforestation Regulation, DPP, ESPR).
• Excellent communicator – strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Fast learner, comfortable with digital systems and collaborative platforms (e.g. PLM, Higg, PEFT)
• Project management skills – ability to manage multiple areas of work and meet deadlines
• Raw material/ textile experience is an advantage
• Interest in environmental issues
• Awareness of and interest in new legislation and emerging issues, ability to flag and raise risks
• Confident in documenting processes and disseminating
• Experience across textiles, supply chain and operational areas, particularly around standards, fabric certifications, audit processes and corrective action planning.
• True passion for responsible product and sustainability
• Attention to Detail – Manages documentation, standards, and data tracking with accuracy and consistency.
• Analytical Thinking – Able to interpret and assess environmental, material, and Scope 3 data effectively.
• Organisation & Planning – Manages multiple projects, deadlines, and seasonal requirements with a clear critical path mindset.
• Communication – Delivers clear written and verbal updates, presentations, and training materials to engage a variety of stakeholders.
• Collaboration – Works effectively across departments and with external partners to drive responsible sourcing goals.
• Adaptability – Stays agile within a fast-changing sustainability landscape and regulatory environment.
• Initiative – Proactively identifies risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Systems Confidence – Quickly adapts to digital tools and data systems (e.g. PLM, Higg, D365).
• Purpose-Driven – Demonstrates personal alignment with FatFace’s mission and values, championing responsible change.

Key Contacts and Relationships:

Internal:

• Responsible Sourcing Manager
• Responsible Sourcing Team
• Buying, Design & Product Teams
• Compliance
• Marketing
• Retail Operations
• People Team
• NEXT COP & Sustainability & Legislation Team

External:

• Auditors & Technical Consultants
• Platform Providers
• NGOs & Industry Bodies
• Regulators & Frameworks

Accountable for Resources:

• Management and documentation of material standards (e.g. BCI, LWG, GCS)
• Tracking tools for supplier compliance, claims, and audit data
• Sustainability platforms and systems (e.g. DPP, PEFT, PLM)
• Supplier and product-related environmental data (Scope 3, lifecycle, impact metrics)
• Internal training materials, presentations, and sustainability communications
• Circularity and innovation pilots (e.g. regenerative fibres, product passports)
• Responsible sourcing documentation for corporate and B Corp reporting
• Perkbox our online platform to use from day one (this includes amazing online discounts, home workouts, wellbeing content, popular brand discounts etc.)
• THRIVE – Our learning management system- access from day one with 1000’s of pieces of learning
• Dental Insurance (employee funded)
• EAP support around the clock- UNUM/Retail Trust/ Fashion Textiles Support
• Critical Illness Income Protection/Death in service for Salaried staff
• Eye Tests/contributions to glasses
• Sabbatical leave in line with service
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies i.e. Maternity Leave
• Refer a friend scheme

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Retail

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