Environmental Operations Manager (all genders)

Role: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Analyst Responsibilities: - Oversee end-to-end compliance reporting and regulatory tracking across European markets for packaging, electronics, batteries, and textile waste streams. - Turn complex waste and sales datasets into actionable insights, building robust models to track volumes, predict fee structures, and optimize compliance costs. - Partner with cross-functional teams, including logistics, product, and legal, to integrate sustainable compliance mechanisms into core business workflows. - Collaborate directly with external Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), environmental agencies, and auditors to verify data integrity and maintain smooth operational relationships. - Lead the implementation of scalable digital tools and reporting frameworks that support our transition toward circular business models. Qualifications: - Strong background in data analytics and data management, with proven experience building complex data reports and analytical models. - Solid understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks and European environmental compliance requirements. - Clear commitment to environmental responsibility and a passion for embedding sustainable practices into large-scale business operations. - Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and technical data for diverse audiences. - Strategic, proactive mindset and thrive when designing efficient processes in dynamic environments. What We Offer: - 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days) - 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners - Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers - Company pension scheme - Employee shares programme - Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub - Mental health support and coaching - Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review - 2 paid volunteering days a year - Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)