Senior Ethical Trade Manager

THE ROLE
Are you passionate about driving positive change across global supply chains and ensuring fair, ethical practices?

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Ethical Trade Manager to join our team and lead our commitment to sustainable and responsible sourcing. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping and implementing ethical trade strategies, collaborating with suppliers, and promoting fair labour practices.

This is a new role created to support the Head of Sourcing & Ethical Trade and our newly promoted Group Souring Director. You will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of our ethical compliance strategies, policies, and initiatives, driving a culture of responsible business conduct and social responsibility within the organisation.

If you’re a strategic thinker with an understanding of ethical practices in apparel supply chains and a track record of making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

This role can be based out of our central Manchester or Soho, London office.

YOUR TEAM
Responsible Sourcing and Product Operations is reimagining how the Group works globally. We cover Sustainability, Sourcing, Ethical Trade, Product Quality and Operational Efficiency. We turn challenges into opportunities so we can be as commercially and operationally effective as possible while still being ethical and sustainable! In some companies, what we do gets split into many smaller teams. Not us. Together we align all areas and achieve our goals, constantly pushing for better.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of ethical compliance strategies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and sustainable practices both UK and International.
•  Lead a team of international ethical professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead creation, communication, enforcement of ethical policies, fostering a culture of responsible business conduct.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier adherence to ethical guidelines through audits and corrective actions.
•  Provide comprehensive training to enhance employees' awareness and understanding of ethical considerations.
•  Establish a robust monitoring system, preparing regular reports to track ethical compliance performance.
•  Engage with stakeholders to communicate the company's commitment to ethical practices and address concerns.
•  Conduct risk assessments, investigate non-compliance incidents, and implement effective corrective measures.
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, staying updated on emerging ethical trends and promoting industry-wide initiatives.
  

WORKING WITH US
To succeed here, you must love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

MORE ABOUT YOU

Skills, qualification, and experience

• Experience in ethical compliance management, with a focus on the retail or fashion industry.
• Strong knowledge of ethical standards, international labour practices, sustainability principles, and relevant regulations.
• Experience in developing and implementing ethical compliance programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify, assess, and address ethical risks.
• Familiarity with auditing processes and supplier management.
• Ability and experience reading a social compliance audits

WHY JOIN US

We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we are a collective of brands, there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.

Dependent upon level and eligibility, our benefits include Bonus, Pension, Share Schemes, Private Medical and Life Assurance

·    40% discount across 4 brands, 20% discount on Debenhams

·    You will get the opportunity to take part in our various share schemes

·    Benefits that support your health and wellbeing

·    Some of our offices are dog friendly!

·    Learning and development 

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