At SEPHORA we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves.  We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us.

We are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.
 

The Opportunity 

 

Are you passionate about sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? Join our Supply & Sustainability Internship at Sephora UK and gain hands-on experience leading initiatives that create real, lasting impact. This is your chance to champion change, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring bold ideas to life. From driving sustainability efforts to shaping the future of responsible beauty, you’ll play a key role in making a difference. 

 

You Will Also Be Responsible For:

Coordinating and administering CSR activities across Sephora UK, ensuring alignment with company goals and sustainability objectives. 

Facilitating the cross-functional CSR monthly committee to drive collaboration and track progress. 

Creating and maintaining an initiative tracker to measure the impact of CSR activities, including setting specific targets for each initiative. 

Producing communications across the UK business, including a monthly newsletter, to keep stakeholders informed and engaged in sustainability initiatives. 

Acting as the point of contact (POC) for the EME sustainability community, aligning with the team as the UK Champion. 

Representing Sephora on the British Beauty Council, advocating for sustainable practices within the beauty industry. 

Connecting with key partners, such as DHL, EVRI, packaging suppliers, charities, and recyclers, to support sustainability initiatives. 

Delivering the retail takeback programme across all UK stores, ensuring successful implementation and tracking of results. 

 

What You'll Bring

 

You're passionate about CSR and sustainability, with a proactive mindset and a knack for juggling multiple initiatives. Analytical and detail-oriented, you thrive on tracking impact and driving real change. Your creativity and communication skills will help engage the business, spark new ideas, and push sustainability efforts forward. If you have an interest in project management, even better! Your ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners will make you a key player in shaping a more responsible future for beauty. 

 

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess:

A keen interest in CSR, sustainability, and environmental issues. 

Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to track progress and measure impact. 

Analytical Skills and Excel advanced skills 

Creative mindset for producing communications and engaging stakeholders across the business. 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners. 

Prior experience in coordinating projects or initiatives related to CSR or sustainability is a plus. 

 

Join our Supply and Sustainability team and play an integral role in driving Sephora’s CSR and sustainability initiatives, making a meaningful impact on our environmental efforts! 

 

What You Need to Know 

 

You currently have the valid right to work in the UK.  The internship is a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC), with an anticipated start date of July 2025.  This role is based at SEPHORA HQ in Russell Square, London, and follows our Hybrid working policy of 3 days onsite per week.  The application deadline is Sunday, 9th March 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT. 

 

While at Sephora, you’ll enjoy...

 

The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams – people you can be proud to work with.

The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams, and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.

The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family, our reach is broad, and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and, at Sephora, all 40,000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3,000 stores, are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

 

You can unleash your creativity, because we’ve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.