Ethical Trade Assistant Manager, Greater London
Client: Next
Location: Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: e96e622243d2
Job Views: 8
Posted: 03.03.2025
Expiry Date: 17.04.2025
Job Description:
Location: Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
Working style: Hybrid
About Lipsy:
Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best. We’re as passionate about our people as we are about fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.
About the role:
We are looking for someone interested in ethical trading to support and assist the continuous development of the Next and Lipsy global corporate responsibility strategy and to help improve the compliance of the Lipsy Group supply chain sources. This will involve supporting identifying where issues exist, making decisions and reporting on the improvements required and aiding in action plans to achieve the required standards.
Responsibilities:
Auditing
* Ensure that the new supplier onboarding and induction process is followed
* Process New Site Requests (NSR) and factory self-assessments for inclusion in audit planning
* Complete a risk analysis prior to auditing, based on factory self-assessment
* Schedule audits and coordinate with the global team as needed
* Shadow auditors and train to complete and carry out audits independently
* Ensure that critical issues are clearly identified and communicated to the relevant supplier
* Maintain the SCOP system with site and audit information
Code of Practice Process
* Review COP auditing standards and processes for continuous improvement
* Support suppliers/factories/product teams/global COP team with management of corrective action plans
* Build and maintain supplier relationships
* Support in the management of ‘Cat 6’ rated factories; liaising with relevant product teams and global COP team colleagues to ensure appropriate action is taken
* Participate in relevant project work which supports the company’s ethical and corporate responsibility approach
Reports
* Help to analyse contract assigning reports to track suppliers/buying teams who are not providing accurate supply chain information
* Update internal systems with COP systems with audit new factories and updated COP data
* Liaise with suppliers who have not assigned factories to contracts according to business requirements
* Attend and contribute relevant updates to COP UK team meetings
Your Talent:
* Demonstrates passion for ethical trading with an appreciation for compliance processes and practices
* Able to travel throughout UK with potential overseas travel when required
* Exceptional organisational skills and interpersonal skills
* Ability to adapt and prioritise a challenging workload
* Able to work alone but enjoys working in a team on different projects
* Amiable, positive, professional, approachable and polite at all times
What we can do for you:
* 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
* We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
* Life Assurance
* Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
* Lessening the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
* Never miss a package with Direct to Desk delivery
* Bag a bargain at our sample sales
* Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
* Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
* Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
* Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion:
At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talented team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
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