Ethical Trade Executive

Ethical Trade Executive

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way.

Ethical Trade and Environmental Sustainability at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way. 

We're responsible for keeping an eye on Primark’s social and sustainability commitments as part of our Primark Cares strategy. As part of our 130- strong team, you'll collaborate with suppliers, champion ethical practices, and make a tangible difference. All with the purpose of ensuring we meet social compliance, environmental sustainability & legislative requirements, industry initiatives and standards.

What You’ll Do as an Ethical Trade Executive

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:  

• Manage Onboarding & Audits: Oversee all onboarding processes within the EMEAA region, lead pre-audit meetings, and manage audit forecasting, scheduling, and reporting.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, sites, and stakeholders; ensure clear communication and collaboration on ethical trade initiatives.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Deliver training sessions for ethical teams, commercial teams, suppliers, and factories; develop SOPs to ensure consistency across regions.
• Audit Governance & Workflow: Lead third-party audit schedules, manage auditor relationships, and ensure timely review, grading, and distribution of audit reports.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Monitor regional issues and macro trends, proactively report risks, and ensure processes support Primark’s Ethical Trade programme and ETI leadership position.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Produce monthly and annual regional reports, manage updates for Extranet and high-risk suspensions, and identify opportunities for process improvements and stakeholder partnerships.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle.

Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria. 

What You’ll Bring  

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

• Data Analysis & Systems Knowledge: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools for managing and interpreting data.
• Attention to Detail: Highly detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy across complex processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience in engaging and managing multiple stakeholders effectively across regions and functions.
• Time Management & Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal Skills & Cultural Awareness: Approachable, confident communicator with an understanding of human rights and environmental issues; language skills are an advantage.
• Desirable Expertise: Interviewing skills, practical experience in manufacturing or logistics, and social or environmental auditor qualifications.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.