INTRODUCTION At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers, and our communities. This core belief has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.
We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change, and championing our communities.
JOB PURPOSE As Responsible Programme Assistant, you will support the regional Responsibility Senior Programme Manager, who is in charge of managing the Social Responsibility Strategy across EMEIA, and provide assistance to the regional Responsibility team on basic administrative tasks.
You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of Social Strategy initiatives across the EMEIA supply chain engaging with up to 110 vendors, 400+ subcontractors, 50+ nominated facilities, and 500+ raw material suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the onboarding and the monitoring agenda across the EMEIA region. Scout, train, and manage new third-party auditing firms. Review audit reports of third-party auditing firms. Draft annual audit budget and ensure audit costs are in line. Manage Ethical Trading Programme data for the EMEIA region to fuel external reporting. Provide timely, reliable, and accurate data to internal stakeholders to support Ethical Trading governance and allow Senior Leaders' informed decisions. Lead IT transition from current Excel database to Audit platform. Manage Audit and Country platforms, where in place. Provide administrative and organizational support to the regional Responsibility Team and manage internal team files (including UK). PERSONAL PROFILE Previous experience in an administrative and auditing role, preferably within an Ethical Trading field. Sustainability area knowledge, with a focus on Social. Knowledge of Social Sustainability schemes and reporting methodologies is a plus. Confident in collecting data, with a detail-oriented approach. Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, and presentation skills. Stakeholder engagement capabilities. Fluent in both Italian and English. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
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