To manage Matalan’s ethical trade and human rights due diligence programmes across the global supply base, ensuring supplier compliance, effective remediation, and continuous improvement in labour standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Governance
* Input into the company’s Code of Conduct, policies, and standards (e.g. Modern Slavery, Responsible Purchasing Practices).
Programme Delivery
* Implement the Ethical Trade and Human Rights strategy aligned to business objectives and ESG commitments.
* Manage ethical trade activity across allocated regions, suppliers or product categories.
* Ensure timely completion of projects and initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement rather than audit-only compliance.
Supplier Engagement
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and agents to improve labour standards.
* Support suppliers in understanding Code of Conduct requirements and remediation expectations.
* Escalate and manage serious or zero-tolerance issues.
Risk Management
* Conduct and maintain ethical trade risk assessments for suppliers and regions.
* Work closely with Buying and Sourcing teams to manage risk in supplier selection and order placement.
* Track and report on KPIs, risks and progress.
Legislation & Reporting
* Support delivery of Modern Slavery statements and due diligence reporting.
* Ensure accurate data capture and documentation for internal and external reporting.
Collaboration
* Build on relationships and represent the business with external stakeholders, initiatives and NGOs (e.g. ETI, BSCI, ILO, Industriall, industry forums).
* Partner with Buying, Sourcing and Technical teams to integrate ethical trade into day-to-day decision-making.
* Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Experience in ethical trade or social compliance, ideally within fashion retail.
* Strong knowledge of apparel supply chains and common labour risks.
* Experience managing audits, remediation and supplier improvement plans.
* Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence.
* Analytical and organised, with strong reporting skills.
Benefits
* 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
* Thrive Recognition Scheme
* Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
* Life Assurance
* Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
* Pension Scheme
* Access to a wide range of career development
* Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
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