We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

At Vivobarefoot, we are on the lookout for a Senior Impact & Compliance Analyst to join us on our mission. As we grow, so does the complexity of the environmental and regulatory landscape we operate in. This role exists to make sure our impact is real, rigorous, and credible.

We’re looking for a technically brilliant, systems thinking ESG & Environmental Impact Lead to help us navigate fast moving global regulation, build robust environmental intelligence, and turn complex requirements into practical action that moves the business forward.

This is a hands on, high impact role at the intersection of science, compliance, data and regeneration, helping Vivobarefoot walk the talk as a truly regenerative business.

WHERE YOU’LL PLAY

ESG Compliance & Regulatory Intelligence

• You’ll co lead the development and ongoing ownership of Vivobarefoot’s ESG compliance roadmap, ensuring we stay ahead of – and strategically respond to – evolving global regulation. This includes:

• Building and maintaining a clear, prioritised view of ESG legislation across key regions (EU, UK, US/CA), translating complex legal requirements into practical implementation plans, timelines and resourcing needs

• Actively monitoring and assessing regulations such as CSRD/ESRS, DPP, ESPR, EPR, Green Claims Directive, PEFCR, and emerging US and UK frameworks – identifying risks, capability gaps and decision points before they become issues

• Supporting the preparation of regulatory disclosures and climate related reporting, ensuring data accuracy, completeness and alignment across frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP and ESRS

• Managing external verification and assurance processes (limited and reasonable assurance), coordinating regulatory enquiries, and representing Vivobarefoot in industry working groups and consultations

• Safeguarding the scientific integrity and regulatory compliance of all environmental and product claims across marketing, digital channels and external communications

Environmental Data, Analysis & Impact Measurement

This role is central to building Vivobarefoot’s environmental intelligence. You’ll lead the design and management of the systems, partnerships and analysis that underpin our impact claims and decision making, including:

• Designing and owning environmental data systems and analytics infrastructure, turning complex datasets into insightful dashboards, KPIs and progress reporting that enable action across the business

• Leading external partnerships for carbon footprinting (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) in line with GHG Protocol and SBTi, with a strong focus on Scope 3 Category 1 within footwear and textile supply chains

• Overseeing LCA programmes aligned to ISO 14040/14044 and PEFCR, while progressively building internal capability, data ownership and technical literacy

• Leading Vivobarefoot’s SBTi readiness and first externally verified target setting, ensuring methodological robustness and long term credibility

• Building environmental impact models and scenario analyses across climate, water and waste to inform sourcing, product development and risk management

• Embedding environmental insights into VMatrix sustainability scoring and product development processes

• Engaging value chain partners to drive Scope 3 impact reduction, coordinating the collection, validation and traceability of product and manufacturing level data

Project Management & Programme Leadership

• You’ll also play a key leadership role across the Regeneration team and wider business by:

• Supporting B Corp certification and recertification, evidence collection and continuous improvement initiatives

• Managing complex technical sustainability projects end to end – from scoping and planning through to delivery and quality assurance

• Building strong, collaborative relationships with external consultants, verification bodies, certification schemes and technical partners

• Supporting the Regeneration Lead with strategy development, feasibility analysis and implementation planning

• Working cross functionally to embed sustainability, compliance and environmental intelligence into day to day decision making

• Contributing technical expertise to innovation, materials assessment, certification processes and value chain initiatives

• Representing the Regeneration team in cross functional forums, leadership discussions and industry initiatives

ALL ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental, Engineering, Industrial Ecology, or related quantitative field

• 5+ years professional experience in sustainability, environmental analysis, LCA, ESG compliance, or related roles

• Excellent understanding of life cycle assessment principles and ISO 14040/14044 standards, with experience commissioning and conducting LCA studies

• Proficiency with LCA software (SimaPro, GaBi, openLCA), environmental databases (ecoinvent, Higg MSI), and textile-specific tools (Higg Index, PEFCR, SAC)

• Working knowledge of global ESG regulations, particularly EU & USA sustainability directives and climate disclosure requirements

• Demonstrated experience with environmental data analysis, carbon accounting, and GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, and 3)

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and methodological rigour

• Clear communication skills with ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts for non-technical audiences

OUR EPIC BAREFOOT BENEFTIS

• 25-day holiday allowance (pro rata), 4 additional days each year to volunteer, to get outdoors or focus on your wellbeing, and a day off for your birthday

• Private Medical Health care, including mental health, dental and eye care

• Livebarefoot Pot – up to £1,000 per year to inspire you to live barefoot (embrace hobbies and passions) and or boost your natural health

• Free seasonal Vivo footwear and discounts for you, your friends & family

• Pension matched to 5%

• 4 Vivo Gatherings to celebrate the equinox and solstice, connecting and reflecting in nature.

• Travel Allowance to support connection days

• Generous gender-neutral parental leave

• Death in Service up to 6 times your salary

• Group income protection insurance

• Long service awards

• Car salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot community should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent, and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, mental health illness, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you