- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Aesop
Aesop makes skin, hair and body care, fragrances and scents for the home. It began in a Melbourne hair salon in 1987 and joined L’Oréal in 2023.
Aesop is hiring a Sustainability Programme Manager on a fixed-term contract of 12 to 18 months to support its sustainability strategy, with a focus on B Corp recertification, programme governance and cross-functional project management. The role coordinates sustainability initiatives and performance reporting, including the annual impact report, and develops stakeholder engagement. Benefits include an enhanced pension, private medical and dental insurance, enhanced family leave and up to four weeks of paid fertility leave.
Role & Responsibilities
- Project-manage Aesop’s B Corp recertification programme, including timelines, stakeholder engagement and risk management.
- Coordinate the collection and validation of evidence, data and documentation for certification and assurance activities.
- Monitor developments in B Lab standards and assess their implications for Aesop.
- Lead and coordinate sustainability projects across Product, Packaging, Retail, Store Design, Supply Chain and Operations teams.
- Develop project plans, governance structures and reporting frameworks; track delivery against sustainability commitments and escalate risks where required.
- Support the implementation of circularity, refill and packaging initiatives.
- Manage sustainability performance tracking and reporting, including Aesop’s annual impact report, and collate and analyse the required data.
- Plan and deliver stakeholder engagement events around sustainability moments, including B Corp Month, Climate Week, World Refill Day, London Design Festival and Earth Day.
Qualifications
- Experience in sustainability, ESG or responsible business programmes.
- Understanding of sustainability frameworks, reporting standards and emerging regulation.
- Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to build credibility and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience supporting certification, assurance or reporting programmes; B Corp experience is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills, including strong Excel and data management capability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills and ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
Skills
Experience
Experience in sustainability, ESG or responsible business programmes; experience supporting certification, assurance or reporting programmes, with B Corp experience highly desirable.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Money-saving offers; free mortgage advice; share options; enhanced pension plan; up to 60% discount on L’Oréal brands; private medical and dental insurance; discounted gym memberships; onsite mental health support; enhanced family leave; up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave; learning and development opportunities, including leadership programmes and monthly expert talks.
Culture
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