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Environment, Sustainability Governance (ESG) CoordinatorWe’re excited to be recruiting for a Environment, Sustainability Governance (ESG) Coordinator. This is a permanent role and can be located in our Crick (Northampton) or Thirsk (North Yorkshire) office.Role PurposeMeet ESG reporting obligations from customers, shareholders, regulators and voluntary frameworks by managing the reporting process — coordinating data collection from different functions and sites across the group, maintaining the ESG repository, verifying inputs and producing stakeholder outputs ensuring reporting is accurate, timely and traceable.Key Responsibilities ESG Data Management – Maintain a single, structured repository for multi-site ESG data, ensuring version control, audit trails and full traceability of reported figures.Data Collection & Coordination – Manage standardised collection processes, calendars, templates, definitions and ownership across functions and sites, enabling verified data to be reused across reporting requirements.Reporting & Disclosure – Own the ESG reporting calendar and deliver accurate, timely customer, regulatory, shareholder and internal reports, questionnaires, dashboards, KPI packs and emissions forecasts.Data Integrity & AssuranceValidate submissions through systematic checks, investigate variances and reconcile data to operational and financial records; support external verification and audits with robust evidence.Project & Stakeholder CoordinationCoordinate sustainability projects, action plans and cross-functional working groups, securing timely input from colleagues and translating ESG requirements into clear operational actions.External Liaison & Continuous ImprovementAct as day-to-day contact with retailers, regulators, verifiers and other ESG bodies; improve reporting systems and processes and monitor relevant changes in the ESG reporting landscape.About you Advanced practical Excel — structured tables, lookups, pivots, conditional logic, charting.Ability to design and maintain a structured dataset from scratch.Comfortable handling large, imperfect, multi-source datasets.Numerical fluency, including units, ratios and conversion factors.Confident, professional engagement with colleagues at all levels, including Director level.Ability to secure cooperation without line authority.Clear, concise written reporting for non-technical audiences.Strong numeracy and literacy evidenced by qualification or experience.Rigour with data — any sector considered.Ability to plan and delivering multi-stakeholder work to deadline.Competence in scheduling, action tracking and status reporting.Ability to manage several concurrent deadlines without loss of quality.At INSPIRED, we want to inspire colleagues to join, stay, develop, and achieve, creating an inclusive and sustainable business fit for growth. One of the enablers of achieving this, is to offer competitive pay and benefits to all colleagues. Our Total Reward Benefits include: Hybrid and flexible working10% Annual bonus related to personal and company performanceEnhanced pension, life assurance, enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy optionsPeople and Pets First benefits, including paw-reavement and paw-ternity leave and bring your dog to workHealthcare cashback plan and Hertility at-home fertility testingHeavily discounted pet food and lifestyle benefits (Netflix, Spotify, or breakdown cover)Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, and free onsite parking and electric car chargingOnsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities👉 See all our INSPIRED benefits hereInspired Benefits BookAbout us INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. Our family of brands includes Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butcher's, Classic, Pro-Nutrition, and Ultra Premium Direct, along with a number of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world. Our ambition is simple: to become a global leader in pet nutrition. Our Purpose: To create happiness We’re on a mission to set a new standard of workplace happiness within the pet nutrition industry—one that looks like no other and feels like no other. Our culture is built on INSPIRED’s unique behaviours and colleague experience, creating an environment that excites, empowers, and puts people and pets at the heart of everything we do. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring equitable access and opportunity for all. If you need any adjustments or support to take part in our recruitment process, please let us know by emailing recruitment@inspiredpetnutrition.com#INDHP

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Environmental Compliance and Assurance Co-ordinator

£35,530 - £41,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)

Remote, with occasional travel to our Manchester city centre head office (around 6 to 8 times a year) We're looking for an Environmental Compliance and Assurance Co-ordinator to join our Property team and help drive forward our sustainability ambitions. This is a great opportunity to shape how we manage environmental compliance across our trading and non-trading estate, ensuring we meet our legal responsibilities while supporting Co-op's commitment to creating a more sustainable future. Why this role matters Protecting the environment is a key priority for Co-op, and this role will play an important part in turning our ambitions into action. As an Environmental Compliance Co-ordinator, you'll champion environmental compliance agenda across Property, helping colleagues understand environmental risks, improve compliance standards, and embed best practice into everyday decision-making. Working closely with our Sustainability, Risk and Safety teams, you'll help build the frameworks, assurance plans and ways of working that protect our business, support continuous improvement, and create lasting positive impact. What you'll do * Develop and maintain environmental compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and assurance plans across the Property function

* Champion environmental compliance and sustainability best practice across Co-op Property teams

* Create and manage environmental compliance roadmaps, working with the Head of RHSE to review and update priorities as needed

* Monitor environmental and sustainability risks across our property portfolio and recommend appropriate actions

* Build strong relationships with colleagues across Property, Sustainability, Risk and Safety teams to support effective risk management

* Provide expert advice and practical guidance on environmental compliance matters, balancing risk with commercial considerations

* Act as a trusted critical friend, constructively challenging decisions and escalating concerns where appropriate

* Support and lead investigations into environmental compliance breaches, working with external authorities where required

* Horizon scan for emerging environmental legislation and risks, helping the business prepare for future requirements

* Provide assurance and reporting to leadership teams on the effectiveness of environmental compliance and management arrangements

What you'll bring * We're committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you'll need to bring:

* Environmental compliance experience, with a genuine passion for driving positive environmental outcomes

* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge and build credibility at all levels

* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions

* Experience in risk management, auditing, assurance or continuous improvement activities

* Strong project delivery skills, with the ability to plan, organise and deliver work to agreed timescales while maintaining accurate records Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place

where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) * 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays

* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions

* Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)

* 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands

* Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

* Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice

* 24/7 colleague support service

* Training and support for your development and career progression

* Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.