Compliance, Environmental & Reporting Lead

Job Summary

•    Wide reaching environmental reporting and compliance role. Coordination of data collection and submission, responsible for regulatory and obligatory reporting.
•    Advisory support to the business for any legislation changes that affect the business regarding Environmental, Compliance and Sustainability needs.

What does this role Involve

Key Accountabilities
•    Accurate and timely collection and submission of data to relevant stakeholders
•    Ensuring the business is compliant to all legislation relating to Environmental, Compliance and Sustainability Reporting
•    Supporting customers with requests for packaging data
•    Continuous Improvement (specifically data collection methodology)

Key Responsibilities
•    Collect data and file submissions for Asmodee UK pertaining to statutory reporting obligations related to packaging, waste and environmental declarations. Ensure that appropriate cadence of reporting is achieved to support the business needs.
      o    Accountable for timely and accurate reporting and submissions

•    Environmental Reporting
      o    Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) – collating data from internal and external sources for submission to the relevant agencies and stakeholders

•    Waste Reporting
      o    Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR), Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
      o    Collection of product data via physical inspection or product data sheets
      o    Streamline physical collection methodology
      o    Collate both purchase and sales data to enable accurate submission

•    Compliance
      o    EU Deforestation Regulations – ensuring asmodee UK operates compliantly
      o    EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation - ensuring asmodee UK operates compliantly and records and reports all necessary data
      o    Collection and archival of any documents evidencing compliance to Regulations
      o    Independent validation of suppliers eco-friendly credentials to support both the EU Green Claims Directive and Directive 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition)

•    Legislation
      o    Monitor emerging environmental legislation and brief the management and leadership team on financial and operational impacts in a timely manner
      o    Leading the business through change management process to ensure business readiness for new legislation
      o    Ensuring any legislation affecting the business is met

•    Supplier Engagement
      o    Partner with our Procurement and Publishing teams to gather technical material specifications (e.g., FSC certification status, plastic composition) for thousands of SKUs
      o    Build collaborative relationships with suppliers and partners with the aim of gaining product packaging details prior to receipt of purchased good

•    Audit Readiness
      o    Conduct internal audits of the waste streams and packaging data to ensure ‘audit-proof’ submissions to regulatory bodies

•    Customer Interface
       o    Supporting customer requests for data by acting at the main point of contact
       o    Support of sales teams in relation to any requests relating to product packaging details
       o    Proactively obtaining requirement for customers needs from Sales colleagues

•    Continuous Improvement
       o    Regularly review all processes and data collection methodologies for improvement opportunities

What are we looking for

Essential
•    At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role 
•    Strong communication skills. Able to listen attentively and express own viewpoints with clarity
•    Always collaborative and empathetic both internally and externally 
•    Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to align on sustainability goals and reporting standards
•    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and build trust 
•    Possessing a ‘can-do’ attitude and taking initiative and lead in continual improvements 
•    Adaptable and flexible approach to supporting the changing business needs. Navigating a careful balance of control and change
•    Able to consistently meet deadlines and prioritize tasks with a changing and flexible workload 
•    Always embody Asmodee Key Behaviours; Commitment, Communication, Initiative, Leadership, Optimism & Resilience and Team Play 
•    Familiarity with regulatory compliance and industry standards for sustainability reporting
•    Ability to develop and implement sustainability strategies and track progress toward goals

Desirable
•    High level of numeracy 
•    Strong Excel competency level 
•    Problem solving and creativity when faced with roadblocks