Human Rights Manager, Ethics & Sustainability

At a glance Expected Salary - £52,600 - £70,000 Contract type - This position is a Fixed Term contract until March 2026 Working pattern/flexible working - This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London or Bracknell Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises. Key responsibilities Co-develop the Partnership’s position on ethical trade and human rights, working closely with the Lead, Responsible Sourcing and Manager, Human Rights (non food), designed to improve the livelihoods of the people working in Partnership supply chains, with a particular focus on worker voice Identify, monitor and address emerging issue issues in ethical trade and human rights Create and maintain human rights policies and standards relating to ethical trade and RSCOP Have a plan in place for salient human rights risks identified (refreshed annually) with programmes in place for priority areas (own operations and GFR/GNFR supply chains) and an aligned approach to high risk areas, for example use of agency workers Be accountable for our approach and process for ethical compliance at a factory level Develop contingency plans with trading teams where remediation is required with suppliers against standards Play a supporting role in the delivery of the Waitrose Foundation programme, ensuring robust governance and effectiveness, including its Global Board, Country Steering Groups and Global Strategic Initiative Provide robust insight and data to inform ethical trade and human rights reporting, for example the Modern Slavery Statement Manage contracts with 3rd party providers, for example for auditing and programme partnerships Represent the Partnership externally, influencing public opinion formers, NGOs and charities and bring in their expert feedback to position the Partnership as a leader in E&S and maximise the shared value of our initiatives. Essential skills/experience you’ll need Experience or qualifications relevant to your specific area of accountability - Human Rights / Ethical Trade / Responsible Sourcing Degree level qualification or relevant experience in Human Rights / Ethical Trade / Responsible Sourcing Experience in understanding relevant UK / EU legislation, certification standards and assurance schemes Experience of delivering successful strategic projects, for example with partners including government, industry bodies and NGOs Experience in senior stakeholder management For internal use only: #LI-HEADOFFICE #LI-HYBRID