Product Sustainability Advisor

Job Title: Product Sustainability Advisor

Location: Aldershot

Hours: 08:30am - 5:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm on Fridays - 5 days in office

Parking: Onsite

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Annual leave purchase scheme, pension scheme, a collaborative and supportive work culture

Please note this role requires candidates to be local to the office location in Aldershot and we cannot consider candidates who are looking to relocate at this time.

Company overview

A dynamic and growing manufacturing business in Aldershot is looking to bring on a Product Compliance and Sustainability Lead to join them in a pivotal new role. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape compliance processes and drive forward a sustainability agenda from the ground up. Working closely with internal departments and senior leadership, you'll lead product compliance efforts while designing and implementing the company’s sustainability roadmap. The role offers a balance of strategy, hands-on work, and future leadership potential.

Job description

• Ensure products comply with UK/EU legislation such as REACH, RoHS, WEEE, and the new GSPR
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain accurate product documentation and testing data
• Maintain compliance records, declarations, and technical files
• Respond to customer compliance and safety documentation requests
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and provide internal guidance

Sustainability Strategy:

• Lead the creation and delivery of a company-wide sustainability roadmap
• Research and implement sustainable materials, packaging, and production improvements
• Collaborate with procurement and production to integrate environmental best practices
• Support accurate environmental claims and sustainability communications

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as the go-to expert for internal and external compliance/sustainability queries
• Lead training sessions and updates for internal teams
• Provide input during new product development to ensure compliance from day one
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on compliance requirements

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of product legislation such as REACH, GSPR, or similar
• Able to interpret and communicate regulatory and technical documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confident managing compliance data and documentation (Excel, trackers, etc.)

Desirable:

• Familiarity with ISO 14001 or environmental management systems
• Background in compliance within manufacturing, consumer goods, or promotional products

What’s on Offer?

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Onsite parking
• 31 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus
• A collaborative and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to lead your own department in a business committed to growth and innovation