Ethical Trade Executive- Comms & Training (Central Support)

Primark Stores Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in County Dublin is seeking an Ethical Trade Executive to oversee its Ethical Trade Programme. The role includes managing compliance, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and supporting training initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in social compliance and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in social compliance or CSR is essential.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage and analyze data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Ethical Trade Programme operations and compliance.
• Facilitate communication with various stakeholders.
• Support training initiatives and documentation.

Skills

Experience in social compliance/ CSR

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build relationships with stakeholders

High competency in data management

Job description

Overview

Ethical Trade Executive- Comms & Training (Central Support)

Because you can see how we can be better. Impact, your way.

Ethical Trade and Environmental Sustainability at Primark

We’re responsible for keeping an eye on Primark’s social and sustainability commitments as part of our Primark Cares strategy. As part of our 130-strong team, you’ll collaborate with suppliers, champion ethical practices, and make a tangible difference. All with the purpose of ensuring we meet social compliance, environmental sustainability & legislative requirements, industry initiatives and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and supports the day-to-day operations of Primark’s Ethical Trade Programme, including site linking, 24-hour unlocks, FL tracker maintenance, and other core licensing tasks as needed.
• Facilitates smooth programme delivery through regular communication with B&M, Sourcing, Suppliers, Factories, Primark ET Field Teams, and ABF Legal on ET compliance, data management, and analysis.
• Serves as the primary contact for new starters, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the department’s functions and how the ETES team collaborates. Continuously updates and evolves documentation to accurately reflect changes and support onboarding.
• Supports the design and delivery of training and engagement initiatives on ETES topics, utilising various tools to upskill the business and supply base on Primark’s requirements.
• Drives communication efficiency within the department by establishing clear guidelines and monitoring of SharePoint sites.
• Manages the quarterly ETES newsletter, providing regular updates on projects and team activities.
• Develops and maintains the OneETES SharePoint site, promoting alignment and engagement across the ETES team by centralising structure charts, key updates, policies, and legislative changes.
• Collaborates with global teams to develop standard operating procedures for core tasks and processes.
• Communicates issues effectively and accurately, maintaining a high standard of reporting.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in social compliance/ CSR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in engaging with internal/ external stakeholders.
• A self-starter who is results driven, with experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to build excellent relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• High level of competency and accuracy in data management and analysis.

Behavioural Competencies

• Comfortable with and sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Prioritises work and copes well under pressure.
• Compelling communication which inspires collaboration and action.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with tenacity and resilience.
• Manages complexity and navigates ambiguity.
• Operates with unquestionable integrity.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we\'re Caring and always strive to put people first. We\'re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialis.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

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