Location
London, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£10,000 per month

About the Role
Joining Sainsbury's as an Ethical Trade Manager offers a unique opportunity to lead the development and implementation of the Ethical Assurance Strategy across our supply chains, ensuring a people-first approach to ethical trade and human rights challenges. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, supplier partners, and industry associations to drive compliance, continuous improvement, and ethical standards within our GM, Clothing, and Grocery non-food 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.

As the Ethical Trade Manager, you will lead the development and execution of the Ethical Assurance Strategy within the GM, Clothing, and Grocery non-food supply chains. Your 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. You will champion a people-first approach to addressing ethical trade and human rights challenges, upholding the company's commitment to ethical trade and human rights.

At Sainsbury's Commercial, you will be part of a fast-paced environment where collaboration and innovation are valued. The knowledge and experience gained here can open career opportunities across the business. If you are passionate about ethical trade and eager to make a difference, you will fit in perfectly.

Experience
Proven experience in an ethical trade or technical role within a retailer or supply-base environment. Practical audit experience with IRCA Lead Auditor qualification/skills in social auditing. Knowledge of ethical trade and social auditing frameworks including ETI, Sedex, and agency labour accreditation standards. Experience in due diligence, fraud detection, root-cause analysis, and effective planning, prioritisation, and communication.

About you
A dedicated and experienced professional with a strong background in ethical trade and technical roles within supply chain or retail. Committed to delivering and maintaining high ethical standards across non-food supply chains. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in ethical trade practices.

Qualifications
Degree-level qualification in a science discipline or equivalent relevant experience. Training or knowledge in Human Rights, Health & Safety, or environmental management systems.