Description
As the Ethical Trade Manager at Sainsbury's, you will lead the development and execution of the Ethical Assurance Strategy within the GM, Clothing, and Grocery non-food supply chains.
You will work collaboratively with internal teams, supplier partners, and industry associations to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and ethical standards within these sectors.
With a focus on governance, risk management, and remediation, this role provides a platform for making a tangible impact in promoting ethical practices and driving positive change within a leading retail organisation committed to social responsibility and sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing a risk-based ethical audit programme
- Managing ethical incidents and allegations
- Ensuring timely resolution through corrective action plans
- Developing and maintaining supplier KPIs related to ethical standards
- Driving continuous improvement and supporting compliance to Sainsbury's minimum requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in an ethical trade or technical role within a retailer or supply-base environment
- A degree-level qualification in a science discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- IRCA Lead Auditor qualification/skills in social auditing, with practical audit experience
- Knowledge of ethical trade and social auditing frameworks, including ETI, Sedex, and agency labour accreditation standards
- Training or knowledge in Human Rights, Health & Safety, or environmental management systems
Benefits include:
- Colleague discount of 10% on shopping online and in-store at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU, and Habitat
- Pensions scheme and life cover
- Performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary
- Annual holiday allowance
- Private healthcare
- Season ticket loans
- Interest-free car loan of up to £10k
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health cash plans
- Salary advance
- Access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers
- Up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave
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