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Starting date: ASAP
Contract type: Full‑time, open‑ended
Salary: If hired in London – 60,644 GBP; if in Geneva – 99,818 CHF
Location: London, Geneva
Application closing date: 24th November 2025
About the Job
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. We exist to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, the environment it grows in, and the sector’s future. We work with farmers, ginners, traders, brands, and retailers to deliver traceable, sustainable cotton at scale. Our credible uptake is key to meeting the 2030 strategy and supporting farmer capacity building through member funding derived from retailer and brand sourcing of Better Cotton.
The Challenge
Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, cutting synthetic pesticide use, improving soil health, farm income, and women’s empowerment.
About the role
The Supply Chain Manager will lead the global rollout of Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Standard, drive stakeholder engagement, oversee the global ginner programme and SCO data function, design and monitor performance dashboards, contribute to supply chain strategy and innovation, manage reporting, and lead a diverse team of 3–6 professionals.
* Lead the global rollout of Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Standard across key markets, including benchmark countries and those with no in‑country BCI teams.
* Drive stakeholder engagement strategies that target the most influential actors in the global cotton supply chain.
* Oversee the global ginner programme and SCO data function, ensuring operational excellence and evidence‑based decision‑making.
* Design and monitor performance dashboards, adapting strategies to maximise uptake and efficiency.
* Contribute to supply chain strategy, innovation, and risk mitigation, including advancing traceability systems.
* Supply chain performance reporting.
* Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse team of 3–6 professionals to deliver measurable, high‑quality outcomes.
Essential Requirements
* University degree or equivalent higher education qualification in a relevant field with a profound interest in sustainability.
* At least 5 years of experience managing sustainability aspects in textile sourcing, including traceability and system/material certification.
* A commercial mindset and keen interest in sustainability.
* Proven experience leading and managing operations at scale.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
* Experience leading teams and matrix resources in multicultural contexts.
* A self‑starter and fast learner who is comfortable managing uncertainty, flexible, adaptable and reliable.
* Proficient in English (written and verbal).
* Data‑driven decision‑making: uses analytics to optimise workflows and improve efficiency; proficient with software such as Excel and Power BI.
* Process improvement: identifies gaps and implements solutions that enhance performance.
* Collaborative working: partners across functions and geographies to deliver results.
Desirable
* Other language proficiency.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary.
* Hybrid working – two to three days per week in the offices in central London or Geneva.
* The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year.
* Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time.
* Continuous learning and development.
* Pension scheme.
* 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8–9 bank holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas.
* Enhanced parental benefits.
* A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.
* The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
The position is full‑time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London or Geneva. The role requires overseas travel up to 20% annually.
Apply now
Send a CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1 page maximum) by or before 24 November 2025 via the provided link. In your cover letter, explain why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton.
Hiring process
Initial screening – phone or video interview; interviews – one or more rounds with stakeholders; assessment and testing if needed; reference checks; offer stage. Internal candidates may discuss transition plans.
About Better Cotton
Better Cotton is a global not‑for‑profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand.
Our values
* Trustworthy (honest, transparent, credible).
* Integrity (responsible, authentic).
* Positive (problem‑solving, pragmatic).
* Engaging (adaptable, inclusive, holistic).
* Daring (courageous, innovative, game‑changing).
Benefits of working here
Better Cotton is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to any behaviour that puts individuals at risk and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
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