Assistant Sustainability Technologist

Location: Onsite at hirify.global’ Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Full-time, Monday to Friday, typically 9:00–17:00.

Company

hirify.global is a British lifestyle and retail brand creating products inspired by the countryside, coasts, and towns.

What you will do

• Record, update, maintain, and report sustainability-related data, including CSR metrics, supplier audits, EPR information, social impact initiatives, environmental KPIs, waste management, recycling, and product end-of-life data.
• Monitor data accuracy, identify discrepancies or missing information, and ensure records comply with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Gather documentation from suppliers, factories, and internal teams for compliance audits; track supplier certifications and renewal dates.
• Support EPR submissions, regulatory reports, sustainability projects, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the NEXT team, attend NEXT Group sustainability meetings, and communicate findings to wider teams and senior business members.
• Provide administrative support to the sustainability function within the Quality and Technical team.

Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly at pace and confidence presenting findings to senior members of the business.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and database systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data handling.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A proactive and methodical approach to work.
• Interest in sustainability, CSR, and ethical manufacturing.
• Ability to evidence the right to work in the UK before employment; the role requires working without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a fabric, compliance, sustainability, or manufacturing role.
• Knowledge of CSR principles, responsible fibre sourcing, supply chain compliance, or EPR legislation; training will be provided.

Culture & Benefits

• 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cash plan, digital GP, Wellhub access, health and wellbeing apps, life assurance, and employee assistance support.
• Flexible start and finish times, subject to operational needs.
• Staff discounts on hirify.global, NEXT, partner brands, and access to the NEXT staff shop.
• Learning and development opportunities, pension contributions, reward schemes, onsite parking, low-cost EV charging, and a subsidised onsite café.
• Collaborative, progressive, and supportive working environment.