Senior Ethical Trade Executive - Licensing

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Ethical Trade and Environmental Sustainability at Primark

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..

Reporting to the Head of Ethical Trade Central Support, the Senior Ethical Trade Executive - Licensing will be responsible for managing and overseeing compliance with Disney and related brands' licensing requirements. This includes case management, supporting regional teams, and coordinating the audit, supplier and site approval process. Additionally, the role involves developing and implementing training and communication strategies for central support. Ultimately, this individual will ensure compliance standards are met, risks are minimised, and operational efficiency is enhanced.

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:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Hybrid Work with the opportunity for an early Friday finish and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses

What You’ll do:

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Ensure Licensing Compliance: Oversee and manage compliance with Disney and partner brands' licensing requirements across multiple regions.
• Case Management: Manage key cases and investigations as required, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to standards.
• Support Regional Teams: Collaborate with regional teams to ensure that FAMA deadlines, audit reviews, and site approval processes are met.
• Supplier Engagement: Coordinate with suppliers to address issues, providing support for compliance with Primark and Disney's ethical standards.
• FAMA Maintenance and Site Approvals: Oversee FAMA maintenance across multiple regions, managing the approval process for sites.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and manage risks related to licensing and ethical compliance, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively to minimise impact on operations.
• Training and Communications Strategy: Develop and implement the training and communications strategy, ensuring continuous upskilling to support colleagues across the business and reinforce ethical trade as a core value in all operations.

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:

• At least 3-5 years of experience in ESG preferably within retail or manufacturing.
• Experience managing a team directly (and indirectly) in a matrixed business.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Self-starter with a results-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in data handling and managing reporting with various IT tools.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with proven ability to lead and deliver projects.
• Collaborative team player that enjoys working with colleagues globally at all levels.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

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 a 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.

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