Head Office
Responsible Sourcing Specialist

About the job

  • Trade House, Mead Avenue, Houndstone Business Park, Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
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Overview

It’s a great time to join Screwfix. Thanks to the hard work of our team and record-breaking sales, we’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK. And we want to pass that growth onto you.

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Responsible Sourcing Specialist to join the Screwfix sustainability team. Screwfix is an ambitious and growing retailer with a bold sustainability plan and this role will be instrumental in ensuring that we meet industry-leading supply chain ethical and transparency standards. Reporting to and in collaboration with the Responsible Sourcing Manager & Sustainability Manager. You will support in the delivery of all Responsible Sourcing Policies, including Human Rights, Wood & Paper, Animal Welfare and Sustainable Chemicals. You will be knowledgeable, committed and proactive, acting as the business advisor in matters relating to responsible sourcing. You will work alongside a team of responsible sourcing specialists, together acting as a centre of expertise and coordinating responsible sourcing communications to engage our colleagues, customers, vendors, and Kingfisher.

We believe that a hybrid, flexible working approach offers you – and your colleagues – the best of both worlds. Face-to-face collaboration is an integral part of our warm, friendly culture, so you’ll work from our head office three days a week, working flexibly around our core working hours of 10am-3pm. Beyond that, how, when and where you work is up to you. With a subsidised canteen, free parking and a comfortable, relaxed environment, we’ve worked hard to build an office you’ll want to work in. We also know that, when it comes to school pick-ups and home deliveries, it’s nice to have the flexibility to do both.

Key responsibilities

  • In collaboration with Responsible Sourcing Manager, support the ongoing delivery of our responsible sourcing strategy
  • Track and monitor delivery of responsible sourcing targets (Kingfisher and Screwfix) including ethical sourcing, wood and paper, animal welfare, and chemicals
  • Support and act as the Screwfix key contact for responsible sourcing activities, being a source of advice and guidance to teams where needed
  • Engender a responsible sourcing focus across Screwfix teams and our Vendors to deliver and support our responsible sourcing objectives
  • Actively engage, feed in into and support the implementation of new policies that drive the responsible sourcing strategy
  • Support the management of business-critical ethical audits with Vendors, working with 3rd parties to implement key actions and next steps – escalating issues and risks to Responsible Sourcing Manager
  • Engage with Kingfisher regarding responsible sourcing – sharing successes, challenges and approaches to support the wider Kingfisher sourcing strategies
  • Work with the QA team to ensure that new Vendors and new products onboarded are compliant to the relevant responsible sourcing policies
  • Provide technical support to QA, Commercial and other Screwfix functions involved in responsible sourcing activities and delivery of targets
  • Proactively engage and educate teams involved and respond to technical queries
  • Ownership of range of Vendors & factories within our supply chain, support the Vendors and factories to gain compliance to the Ethical Sourcing Policy
  • Proactively review and analyse what other organisations are doing, using this insight and analysis to support our own internal benchmarking
  • Review ethical audits across several platforms, grade them against the Kingfisher risk matrix, and support vendors in gaining compliance where necessary

Required skills & experience

· Relevant experience within an appropriate field

· Strong knowledge of human rights and responsible sourcing, ideally in a large business or retail environment

· A passion for sustainability

· Commercial and retail experience/knowledge beneficial

· Data gathering, analysis and communication experience

· A team player with the ability to work cross functionally, delivering complex business wide projects

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all management levels, in particular verbal and written communication must be clear, detailed, and accurate

· Confident and competent in MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and be comfortable presenting to audiences

What’s in it for You?
We’ve built a workplace that works for you. Here’s how we support your success:

  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid model—spend three days a week in our welcoming Head Office with flexible hours to fit your life.
  • Belonging & Inclusivity: Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where leaders listen and colleagues have your back.
  • Career Progression & Learning: Access award-winning apprenticeships, development programs, and the tools to ‘Make More of Yourself.’
  • Health & Wellbeing: Enjoy subsidized meals, gym discounts, and counselling services through the Retail Trust.
  • Family-First Policies: Inclusive parental leave, enhanced pay, and resources to support your family moments.
  • Financial Perks: Benefit from a market-leading pension scheme, bonuses up to 20%, and exclusive discounts at Screwfix, B&Q, and more.
  • Convenience: Free parking, a relaxed Head Office environment, and flexibility to work at your best.
  • Sustainability That Matters: Join a company committed to protecting the planet through bold initiatives in carbon reduction and sustainable practices.

What Does it Take to Succeed at Screwfix?
We move fast, adapt quickly, and deliver big. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and love a challenge, you’ll thrive here. At Screwfix, the more you put in, the more you get out.

We believe in equity for all. Please let us know at careers@screwfix.com if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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Training
programmes

We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

Be yourself
at Screwfix

We all do better when we’re celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, ‘Us’ is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It’s an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves. 

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Head Office

Our Head Office is in Yeovil, Somerset: a beautiful location in the heart of the West Country. Within easy reach of London, working flexibly in Somerset offers a great balance of tranquillity and opportunity.

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Head Office location

Trade House, Houndstone Business Park, Mead Ave, Yeovil BA22 8RT

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Application process

Apply

Apply

Applying is simple, quick and easy. Just complete our application form and attach your CV, then sit back while we review your application.

Interview

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for.

Offer

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

Responsible Sourcing Specialist

  • Yeovil, BA22 8RT
  • Competitive
  • Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours) - Permanent
Apply Now