Posting End Date: February 9, 2025 Join John Lewis or Waitrose today If you've ever stepped through the doors of a John Lewis or Waitrose shop, shopped online, or seen any of our adverts, you'll know there's something unique about us. That unique proposition is our Partners. As co-owners they have a say in our business and receive a share of the profits, so they put time and effort into making it work. Our Partners are the reason we're the success we are. They're our secret sauce; the opportunity for us to differentiate. Job Summary: The Ethics and Sustainability team are looking for a Human Rights Manager to join the team until March 2026 delivering the strategy and direction for Ethics and Sustainability, in line with the wider business strategy which will influence Customers, Partners, suppliers and the constitution. You will support setting the Partnership’s E&S standards and initiatives within Human Rights and will ensure the implementation and measurement of these standards. You will prioritise and facilitate activities which will enhance and differentiate the Partnership’s position as a market leader in Ethics and Sustainability. You work with the E&S team and Partners across the Partnership to deliver the commercial and market advantage that the E&S opportunity provides to the Partnership. You will be customer and impact focused with the aim that customers are more engaged than ever, responding positively to our initiatives and encouraging us to go further. Job Description: At a glance Expected Salary - £52,600 - £70,000 Contract type - This position is a Fixed Term contract until March 2026 Working pattern/flexible working - This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London or Bracknell Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises. Key responsibilities Co-develop the Partnership’s position on ethical trade and human rights, working closely with the Lead, Responsible Sourcing and Manager, Human Rights (non food), designed to improve the livelihoods of the people working in Partnership supply chains, with a particular focus on worker voice Identify, monitor and address emerging issue issues in ethical trade and human rights Create and maintain human rights policies and standards relating to ethical trade and RSCOP Have a plan in place for salient human rights risks identified (refreshed annually) with programmes in place for priority areas (own operations and GFR/GNFR supply chains) and an aligned approach to high risk areas, for example use of agency workers Be accountable for our approach and process for ethical compliance at a factory level Develop contingency plans with trading teams where remediation is required with suppliers against standards Play a supporting role in the delivery of the Waitrose Foundation programme, ensuring robust governance and effectiveness, including its Global Board, Country Steering Groups and Global Strategic Initiative Provide robust insight and data to inform ethical trade and human rights reporting, for example the Modern Slavery Statement Manage contracts with 3rd party providers, for example for auditing and programme partnerships Represent the Partnership externally, influencing public opinion formers, NGOs and charities and bring in their expert feedback to position the Partnership as a leader in E&S and maximise the shared value of our initiatives. Essential skills/experience you’ll need Experience or qualifications relevant to your specific area of accountability - Human Rights / Ethical Trade / Responsible Sourcing Degree level qualification or relevant experience in Human Rights / Ethical Trade / Responsible Sourcing Experience in understanding relevant UK / EU legislation, certification standards and assurance schemes Experience of delivering successful strategic projects, for example with partners including government, industry bodies and NGOs Experience in senior stakeholder management For internal use only: LI-HEADOFFICE LI-HYBRID Pay: £52,600.00 - £79,200.00 Annual Scheduled Weekly hours: 35 Worker Type: Temporary Partner (Fixed Term) Job Level: Partnership Level 6 Hours of Work: NA At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. -