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SUSTAINABILITY STUDENT PLACEMENT 2022

Employer
Gymshark
Location
Solihull, United Kingdom
Closing date
24 Oct 2021

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Function
Operations
Level
Intern

About Gymshark

From a garage in Birmingham to a global billion-dollar company, Gymshark is constantly evolving. Today, we exist to unite the conditioning community. We pride ourselves on being a team of grafters, innovators and visionaries. But above all else, we are a family. Our family is ambitious and hard-working. We’re committed and consistent. We’re passionate and progressive. Simply put, we’re different.

We are dedicated to finding talented individuals to join our Gymshark family, people that can bring an exemplary level of skill and add to our culture by sharing the same values and beliefs that make us who we are – visionary. If you’ve got something no-one else has, we want you. Be a part of inventing Gymshark’s future.

Gymshark is an equal opportunity employer. The people that drive our success and infectious culture each come with their own unique set of thoughts, beliefs, cultures, identities, background and body. We’re different because we celebrate difference. That’s what the Gymshark family is – diverse, inclusive, equal.

A little bit about the role

When you work for us, you’re more than a placement student – you join our rapidly expanding Gymshark family. We give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster and be the best version of themselves. We work hard, sure, but we have fun while we do it. Sound like you?       

 We are looking for an undergraduate to join our Sustainability function for an exciting 13-month placement starting in July 2022. Working with the Sustainability Team you will gain experience in projects that support the delivery of Gymshark’s sustainability strategy.  These projects will vary upon your area of study or experience so may be more focussed on environmental sustainability with our Circularity and Climate Action managers or may focus more on ethical and social sustainability with our Ethical Manager.     

 Either way, this an exciting time to join the sustainability team and develop your experience and comprehension of how sustainability initiatives are driven and implemented in a fast-paced and growing business.

What you’ll be doing
You will gain experience in the following areas: 

Day-to-day   

  • Develop collaborative relationships across the business and work together to deliver on our sustainability targets.     
  • Learn how to update and manage sustainability databases such as SharePoint folders, Higg Index modules and other systems.   
  • Assist with general tasks in order to help the efficient running of the team.   
  • Support the team in collating and inputting data onto the transparency micro-site on regular basis.   

Sustainability   

  • With guidance, assist the Sustainability managers with their projects including data collection and analysis, feasibility assessments, and administrative tasks such as supporting in the preparation of reports and presentations.    
  • Challenge and contribute ideas/suggestions to projects that will support Gymshark in delivering sustainable impact.   
  • Develop materials for internal communication updates on Sustainability initiatives.   

Demonstrate   

  • Gain and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Sustainability    
  • Gain knowledge which will then allow you research in sustainability trends and share opportunities with Sustainability team   

What you'll need

We’re not about box-ticking, but if this profile speaks to you all the better: 

  • Working towards / completed an undergraduate degree in Fashion, Design or other relevant field of study 
  • Ability to anticipate problems, offer solutions, and address issues 
  • Passion for performance / sportswear fabrics 
  • Ability to plan and manage time effectively 
  • Effective communication skills 
  • IT literate with excellent command of Word, Excel and Outlook 
  • Ability to work independently and in team environment         
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate effectively at all levels 
  • Ability to easily manage workload whilst working across multiple seasons 
  • Ability to cope with change in a fast-moving, energetic environment 

What you’ll get
There’s never been a better time to work for Gymshark. We are growing fast, and we want ambitious people to join us for the ride. We offer a diverse and inclusive culture, a supportive and sociable work environment, plus ample opportunities for professional growth, development and networking.

Not to mention…
🩺 Full private medical insurance with no excess
🏖 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want
💻 A truly Flexible Working Culture
👥 A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
💰 Employer pension contributions up to 7%
🤩 Life Assurance at four times your basic salary
🦈 50% Gymshark Discount
🥇 Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
📚 Great Training and Learning Resources
🖥 Choice of hardware and access to the best software
🤒 Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
🧸 Very Generous Family Leave package – we support you extending your family
🍎 Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
🏋️‍♂️ Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
👉 Free monthly massages
💈 Beauty and Barber facilities
🚘 Free on-site parking

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you'll be invited to take part in a video screening and if successful, you'll be invited to an in person assessment day. Our assessment days will be held at Gymshark HQ, Solihull, UK at the beginning of December. 

Job applications open on 11th October 2021 and close on 24th October 2021.  

Placement is for 13 months from July 2022. 

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