Corporate Sustainability Culture & Community Lead

Summary£57,* up to £79,* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension schemeEveryone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.Just like you.At Lidl, we are working hard to deliver our ambitious sustainability strategy, ‘Making Good Food Accessible to Everyone’. This means producing and selling food that is Good for producers, Good for people and Good for our planet. And we are now looking for you to bring your passion for sustainability and a ‘can do’ attitude to help us achieve.You will be a professional passionate about and experienced in enhancing our community work through our strategic partnerships. In this role you’ll complement a lean but strong Sustainability team sitting centrally within the business.At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Enjoy three days in the office and two at home, helping you find the work/life balance that truly works for you.‘To keep in line with company structure this role will be called CSR Senior Consultant internally.’What you'll doManage Lidl GB’s national community engagement strategy, ensuring alignment with company values and sustainability goals.Measure and report on the impact of Lidl GB’s community programs, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.Oversee Lidl GB’s national charity partnerships, ensuring they deliver measurable impact and align with Lidl GB’s brand values.Build relationships with NGOs, social enterprises, government bodies, and other stakeholders to enhance Lidl GB’s overall social impactDevelop and manage Lidl GB’s youth education program, ensuring it equips young people with essential skills and knowledge.Expand the program to reach more schools and students, focusing on employability, sustainability, and social responsibility.Develop internal education and engagement initiatives to help employees understand and contribute to Lidl GB’s community and social impact work.Collaborate with Lidl GB’s CSR buying teams to upskill farmers and suppliers on social impact, ethical sourcing, and sustainability.Maximise Lidl GB’ s charitable giving and fundraising efforts through internal and external engagement strategiesWhat you'll needPassion for driving social change, supporting communities, and making a tangible difference.Experience in community engagement, charity management (and/or charity partnerships), corporate social responsibility (CSR), or sustainability. Any of this in a retail context is a bonus.Strategic thinker, who has the confidence to own and lead their topic area. and bring people with them. Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with external partners and internal stakeholders. Proven track record in delivering high quality work and impactful campaigns.Experience in developing education and training programs, particularly in schools or workplace settings would be advantageous.Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, buying, HR and store teams to embed social impact initiatives.Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills.What you'll receive35 days holiday (pro rata)10% in-store discountSabbaticalEnhanced family leavePension schemePlus, more of the perks you deserveYou’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.*Includes an additional 10% non-contractual London weightingDisclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointmentIf you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.