NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES - JOB DESCRIPTION
HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY
OCTOBER 2011
GENERAL NOTE ABOUT JOB DESCRIPTIONS AT NYR
The purpose of a job description is to make sure that both the individual and the
company are clear about the role, responsibilities and tasks the post-holder is
expected to carry out and how the post-holder contributes to the aims and objectives
of Neal’s Yard Remedies. However, we operate in a rapidly changing and highly
competitive environment, so it is important that job descriptions are flexible, to enable
the company to respond quickly to changes and to accommodate the development of
the individual. Job descriptions will be reviewed at least once a year as part of the
Performance and Development Plan process. In addition, they will be reviewed prior
to recruiting. Job descriptions will be supported by objectives that are specific to the
individual and set out the targets, goals and improvements to be achieved in a set
time period.
CONTEXT
The Head of Sustainability is a key member of the management team, reporting to
the Medicines Director. The post-holder can be based either at Neal’s Yard
Remedies’ London offices; 1 Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, or at our Neal’s Yard
Remedies head offices in Peacemarsh, Gillingham, Dorset.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
The Head of Sustainability is required to design, develop and deliver a cutting edge
integrated approach to sustainability at Neal’s Yard Remedies. This role will be
directly involved in the initiation and delivery of key projects as well as the
identification of new CSR opportunities and directions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Preparation and assessment of strategies, initiatives, projects and key reporting
measures relating to Neal’s Yard Remedies environmental practices.
Sourcing of NGOs.
Advising NYR internal team on best practice campaign management and
coordination of campaign management with NYR marketing team.
Sustainability appraisal/strategic assessment/appropriate measurement according
to accepted best practice standards.
Development of carbon strategy and dissemination of information.
Leading external consultants to undertake research, analysis and prepare reports
and documentation.
Advice on and/or preparation of applied sustainable initiatives and measures, for
instance carbon neutral development/master-planning.
Compiling/devising sustainability checklists to assess/evaluate business practices.
Working closely with Technical and Purchasing teams, create a master document
for certification approval of raw materials into the NYR range.
To establish acceptable protocols to deal with identified issues and responsible for
message delivery across the business.
Management of Red List.
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Supplying marketing media information such as provision of stories.
Develop a thorough working knowledge and understanding of emerging best
practices, tried and tested methods as well as the latest research on complex
sustainability concepts.
Represent NYR in relevant conferences and seminars and provide relevant
information to company representatives acing as spokesperson in sustainability
arena.
Update director team to assist their strategic planning and policy development.
Develop and Implement policies as appropriate ie. energy, ingredient, animal
testing.
Responsible for engaging and leading external consultants, setting objectives and
managing project delivery.
Budget control.
Continuous Improvement and Self Development
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Seek ways of improving how own job is done and look for opportunities to do
things more effectively.
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Make suggestions to line manager regarding improvements that will affect
other people or departments.
Health & Safety
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Take reasonable care for own health and safety and of that of other people
affected by own actions.
Special Characteristics
This is a new role requiring considerable cross functional working. Therefore strong
communication and project management skills required.