Assistant Packaging Analyst 2025

Home. There’s no place like it. And there’s no feeling like helping people create the joy of feeling truly at home. At Dunelm, that’s what we do. We’re the UK's number one choice for homewares because we make home life lovelier for our customers. And the caring and encouraging culture we've created makes this a place you'll feel right at home too.

We are the UK’s Number One homewares retailer offering c85,000 products building a consumer-focused total retail business that delights customers through our multichannel operation.

We are determined in our plans to increase further expansion of the business to more customers, shopping more frequently, with more choice, enhanced digital and physical services, and new capabilities to innovate and operate at pace in a fast-changing landscape. In developing the business for the long-term benefit of our customers, we are investing in our supply chain, stores and technology to improve the customer proposition as we progress.

Department overview

As an ambitious company with a forward-thinking sustainability programme, we are committed to ensuring the business is fit for the future. Our Good & Circular strategy includes embedding circular thinking into product design and sourcing, as well as helping our customers use and reuse our products more sustainably.

The Packaging Department is imbedded within the Quality and Compliance team driving Dunelm’s sustainability packaging strategy which compliments legislation and operational efficiencies across the supply chain.

You will play a key role in supporting our Packaging Strategy, ensuring we drive sustainability across our multi-channel business. Working closely with the Technical Packaging Manager, product teams, and suppliers, you will help make a significant impact.

What you'll be doing

• Analyse, validate, track, and report internal and external sustainable packaging data.
• Improve accuracy of sustainability information and reporting across the supply base and all product categories.
• Consolidate data across teams and suppliers to track and report progress against our sustainability goals. Develop charts, visuals, and dashboards to bring data to life.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of packaging development projects across multiple departments.
• Support and resolve daily packaging queries, liaising regularly with commercial teams, product, and packaging suppliers to ensure timely resolution.
• Conduct regular compliance spot checks to ensure adherence to standards.
• Benchmark and identify opportunities for continuous improvements.

Desired behaviours

• Being Curious: Always seeking to learn and understand more.
• Adapting: Flexibility in approach and thinking.
• Communicating: Clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Being Resourceful: Finding innovative solutions to challenges.
• Taking Responsibility: Owning tasks and driving them to completion.

What we'll look for in you

• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage and interpret large amounts of information.
• Excel Proficiency: Fluent in Excel and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges effectively.
• Project Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and support the timely delivery of projects.

Desirable skills

• Packaging Knowledge: Some experience or knowledge of packaging processes and sustainability challenges is beneficial but not essential.
• Regulatory Understanding: Familiarity with relevant packaging regulations (EPR, PRNS, and Plastic Packaging Tax).
• Sustainability Interest: A genuine interest in sustainability and environmental issues.