About Us:
With over 65 years of experience in supplying the major UK supermarket with products British shoppers love, LDH La Doria is recognised as a leading Own Brand supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world.
About you:
Responsible Sourcing – Human Rights & Environmental Sustainability must be your passion with a strong understanding of Ethical trade and Supply Chain due diligence. I f you have strong analytical capability and experience navigating complex legislation then this could be your next career move.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead development and implementation of LDH’s Responsible Sourcing Strategy across human rights, environment, and marine pillars.
* Function as the first point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and customers on responsible sourcing topics.
* Build strategic relationships with key customers and provide regular updates on progress and compliance.
* Work cross‑functionally with Technical, Buying, Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and other internal teams to deliver strategic sustainability projects, ensuring data, documentation and reporting systems are accurate, structured, and well maintained.
* Liaise with customers and suppliers to develop open, transparent, and trusting working relationships, ensuring clear understanding and delivery of LDH and customer requirements.
* Support suppliers to implement and manage their ethical audit programme and the development of their human rights due diligence controls. Oversee ethical audit performance, Sedex/SMETA compliance, NC closure, and supplier monitoring.
* Develop and manage advanced risk assessment frameworks, implementing seafood and agricultural risk tools.
* Conduct maturity assessments, gap analysis, and long‑term project planning.
* Use risk insights to shape remediation plans, supplier prioritisation, and strategic decision-making.
* Conduct targeted supplier visits based on risk assessments, including international travel where required.
* Present strategy, risks and progress to senior leaders, including C‑suite stakeholders.
* Maintain structured, transparent data systems for all Responsible Sourcing projects, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
* Support customer-facing teams in translating sustainability and due diligence data into clear, compelling communication.
* Support the development of LDH’s carbon strategy, including supplier engagement and improved data capture.
* Lead environmental initiatives such as food waste reporting and deforestation compliance.
* Implement due diligence to meet emerging legislation including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
* Contribute to key reporting outputs such as the Modern Slavery Statement and customer sustainability disclosures (Secaro, 3Keel, Seafood Metrics, GTA).
* Represent LDH at industry forums (e.g., FNET, SEAA), sharing insights and strengthening LDH’s profile.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to junior responsible sourcing team members.
* Support the Technical Director with strategic development and ad‑hoc projects as required.
* Remain responsive to evolving customer, legislative and industry expectations.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Pension Scheme
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Free Parking
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Fantastic Fully Expensed Social Events
Equal Opportunities:
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.
If you would like to be part of a successful Company who values its employees, then please send in your C.V. for consideration.