ESG Placement Opportunity

What’s the role about?

As our ESG placement student, you’ll join the ESG team for 12 months, supporting the delivery of Reiss’ sustainability strategy and social compliance commitments. You’ll play a hands-on role in supplier and factory onboarding, supply chain traceability, social compliance and sustainability certifications, helping us strengthen responsible sourcing practices across our global supply chain.

Working closely with the ESG team, suppliers and wider business, you’ll help manage key data, coordinate compliance activity and support research into emerging legislation and industry developments. This is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in ESG within a global fashion business, develop your understanding of responsible sourcing and contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives.

You will currently be in your second year of studies and available to join us for a 52-week placement from Monday 28 th June 2027.

Who you are

• You’ll be studying towards a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Fashion, Business or a related subject. • You have a genuine interest in sustainability, ethical sourcing and social compliance, with a curiosity about how the fashion industry can operate more responsibly. • Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage data, maintain accurate records and coordinate multiple deadlines. • A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with suppliers, internal teams and external stakeholders. • Proactive and analytical, with an interest in researching industry developments, understanding legislation and identifying opportunities for improvement. • Keen to learn and take ownership of tasks, with a collaborative approach and the confidence to follow up on actions and keep projects moving.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinating supplier and factory onboarding, organising new supplier inductions, maintaining documentation and ensuring suppliers are correctly set up on Segura. • Maintaining the Active Factory List and Manufacturing Sites List, ensuring information is accurate and relevant systems are updated regularly. • Supporting supply chain traceability by helping suppliers use Segura, checking data accuracy and coordinating supplier updates with the Technical team. • Supporting social compliance and NEXT Code of Practice requirements, collating due diligence forms, preparing suppliers for audits and coordinating non-compliance remediation. • Managing supplier follow-ups for sustainability certifications, including Scope Certificate remediation, required documentation and the Better Cotton Platform dashboard. • Supporting the ESG team with audit management, certification checks and ad hoc projects to strengthen responsible sourcing practices. • Researching ESG developments, competitor activity and upcoming legislation, helping prepare data and reporting requirements for the business. • Building effective relationships across Reiss and with external stakeholders, supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives and championing sustainability across the business.