Ethical Trade & Human Rights Lead | Hybrid UK

Co-op; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday

Pension contributions

Onsite gym access

30% staff discount

Cycle-to-work scheme

Virtual healthcare

Grocery Aid

Training and development

Job summary

Co-op is hiring a Human Rights and Ethical Trade Manager in Manchester. The role focuses on delivering the human rights strategy, guiding suppliers, and embedding ethical practices across the supply chain. Hybrid working with some travel is involved.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in ethical trade or responsible sourcing, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with category teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an ethical trade, human rights, or responsible sourcing role.
• Knowledge of ethical trade standards, human rights due diligence and worker welfare issues.
• Commercial approach with category teams and suppliers to improve working conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Great communication and presentation skills.
• Strong relationship-building with suppliers and external partners.

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 on improving working conditions.
• Support development of a long-term human rights strategy and salient risk positions.
• Lead delivery of defined projects and supply chain programs.
• Keep up to date with emerging issues and share insights to inform decisions.
• Represent Co-op in industry forums and collaborative initiatives.

Skills

Ethical trade

Human rights

Sourcing experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Co-op is hiring a Human Rights and Ethical Trade Manager in Manchester. The role focuses on delivering the human rights strategy, guiding suppliers, and embedding ethical practices across the supply chain. Hybrid working with some travel is involved.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in ethical trade or responsible sourcing, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with category teams and external partners.