Job Description

Play a crucial part in shaping our business ethos by ensuring we operate with integrity and deliver on our commitment to ethical, responsible, and sustainable practices at our Huncoat, Lancashire Head Office.

Drive Positive Change: Compliance and Sustainability Advisor (Ethics, ESG, Environmental Impact, Policy)

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Are you a passionate advocate for ethical business and environmental stewardship? We are seeking a proactive and collaborative professional to join our team, helping to champion compliance, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. As our Compliance and Sustainability Advisor, you will work across departments to monitor regulatory requirements, promote sustainable best practices, ensure industry leading compliance and support our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda. This vital role will empower you to influence our future success, helping us meet the needs of customers, colleagues, communities, and the planet.

Key Duties: Compliance, Sustainability Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Act as the subject matter expert for compliance and sustainability, offering up-to-date guidance on relevant regulations, ethical standards, and sustainability frameworks. Monitor, assess, and ensure business-wide compliance with key legislation, including environmental, product, and employment standards. Develop, implement and champion sustainability policies, supporting effective resource use, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing across all operations. Lead the coordination of ESG reporting, data collection, and communication of results to both internal and external stakeholders. Partner with leaders, teams and supply chains to raise awareness, upskill colleagues, and drive initiatives that deliver meaningful environmental and social impact. Support the investigation and remediation of compliance issues, working constructively to put preventative measures in place. Keep informed of emerging sustainability trends, proposing innovative solutions that align with our company's vision and values. Contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion within all relevant compliance and sustainability practices.
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Essential Experience & Skill Set for Compliance & Sustainability Professionals

Great attention to detail Highly analytical Strong administrative skills An ability to manage time and workload effectively The ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment Work well under pressure to meet deadlines Prioritise time Work well with different stakeholders Have good spoken and written communication skills Be confident about gathering facts and statistics Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Work with accuracy Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel to compile large data sets to identity trends or errors with the ability to present the data in a concise way for a number of stakeholders Knowledge of audit methodologies, compliance frameworks and ISO standards ISO 9001, ISO14001 would be desirable

The Qualities We Value: Purpose-Driven, Analytical, and Solutions-Focused

Purpose Driven: Motivated by the opportunity to help us act responsibly, ethically and sustainably in every area of our business. Adaptable: Agile in their approach, receptive to evolving legislation, new ideas, and changing industry standards. Analytical: Skilled at assessing compliance risks, identifying gaps, and using data to drive improvement. Collaborative: Works well with diverse teams and stakeholders, guiding others towards shared sustainability and compliance goals. Resilient: Confidently addresses challenges and seeks creative, long-term solutions that deliver measurable impact.

Why Join Us? Benefits, Growth & Purpose

Competitive salary and benefits package including generous colleague discounts, wellbeing programmes, and enhanced family leave. Opportunities for ongoing professional development in sustainability, compliance and ESG leadership. Contribution to meaningful projects that shape environmental and social progress across our company and community. Supportive, inclusive, and diverse working environment based at our modern Head Office, with flexible annual leave options.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We're committed to creating a workplace that welcomes and celebrates every individual. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities--your authentic self will always be supported and respected at Bensons for Beds.


If you're ready to make a difference and help us lead with integrity, we invite you to apply and join us in setting new standards for compliance and sustainability in our sector.