Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
We're looking for an experienced Retail Sustainability & Contracts Lead to drive our sustainability agenda across our retail operation while managing key supplier and service contracts that keep our shops running efficiently and responsibly.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainability, has strong commercial acumen, and thrives on building relationships that deliver both social and environmental impact.
In this role you'll play a key role in developing and delivering sustainability initiatives that support Marie Curie's retail strategy. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners to identify opportunities to reduce our environmental impact, improve operational efficiency and maximise value from our contracts.
You'll also oversee a portfolio of retail contracts, ensuring suppliers deliver excellent service, value for money and align with Marie Curie's values.
Job Description
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and implementing sustainability initiatives across the retail estate, supporting our environmental objectives.
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Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve recycling and promote circular economy practices.
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Managing key retail contracts, ensuring performance, compliance and value for money.
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Monitoring supplier performance using KPIs and service level agreements.
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Building strong relationships and work collaboratively with Retail Operations, Property, Finance, Procurement and external stakeholders.
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Analysing data and produce reports that demonstrate the impact of sustainability initiatives and contract performance.
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Identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and cost efficiencies.
Key Criteria:
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Experience in managing commercial or operational contracts in a charity environment.
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Knowledge of sustainability principles, environmental best practice or circular economy initiatives.
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Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
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Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
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Confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels.
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Attention to detail with strong communication and presentation skills.
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A collaborative approach with a passion for delivering positive change.
Please see the full job description here.
Application & Interview Process
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As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications:4th August
Additional Information
Salary: £28,274-31,415 per annum plus benefits
Contract: Permanent full time 35h per week
Based: Swindon Office
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
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Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
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25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
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Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
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Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
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Continuous professional development opportunities.
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Industry-leading training programmes
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Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
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Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
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Access to Blue Light Card membership
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Subsidised Eye Care
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
