Description
We are seeking a Human Rights & Ethical Trade Manager to join our team at Co-op. As part of your application, please submit a cover letter outlining why you're suitable and what makes you passionate about working for the Co-op.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering our human rights strategy and policies. You will work closely with suppliers across various product categories to ensure that people in our global supply chain are treated fairly. Your responsibilities will include providing practical guidance and support to drive sustainable improvements in working conditions, promoting an ethical mindset across Co-op, and maintaining a strong commercial focus.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and mitigate human rights risks across defined product categories
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers and category teams
- Provide practical guidance and training for suppliers and colleagues
- Support the development of a long-term human rights strategy
- Lead on the delivery of defined projects and supply chain programmes
- Keep up to date with emerging issues, industry activity, and competitor analysis
- Manage and strengthen relationships with key partners
To thrive in this role, you will need to bring:
- Significant experience in an ethical trade, human rights, or responsible sourcing role
- A strong knowledge of ethical trade standards, human rights due diligence, and worker welfare issues
- A commercial approach, with experience of working with category teams and suppliers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Great communication and presentation skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
Benefits of working with Co-op include:
- An annual bonus
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Access to a subsidised onsite gym
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay
- Virtual healthcare
- Grocery Aid - 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support for your development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme