Ethical Trading Manager

Job Title: Ethical Trading Manager

Reporting to: Head of Merchandising

Location: Head Office, White City Place, West London

Contract Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

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About Us:

ME+EM is one of the UK’s fastest-growing luxury fashion brands. As a direct-to- consumer business we operate in a truly omnichannel way, with an extremely successful online store, monthly mailings and stores in London, Edinburgh and concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Our exciting growth continues in spring 2024 with the opening of our first US stores.  

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At ME+EM we are an entrepreneurial, creative, and passionate group of people. We work hard, are enthusiastic to learn and are not afraid to take risks. Everyone contributes to our success at all levels, and that precisely what makes being a member of the team so rewarding. 

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Our office and stores are always busy and fast paced, but we work just as hard to make sure it’s fun, with social activities and biannual parties. We pride ourselves on being approachable, supportive, and welcoming and ensure that everyone’s hard work is rewarded. It takes all these things to build a strong, successful business and our door is always open to new talent ready to contribute to our growth and evolution.

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​ About the Role:

ME+EM are looking for an Ethical Trading Manager to drive our ambitious sustainability goals and uphold our commitment to being a fair and responsible brand. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, this role will lead industry-leading social and ethical programs, ensuring a customer-focused approach as we expand our product categories and supply base. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business.

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Responsibilities:

Ethical Trade & Social Compliance

• Oversee the supplier auditing program, ensuring compliance and addressing non-conformances.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments when onboarding new suppliers.
• Review and monitor audit reports, implementing corrective action plans with suppliers.
• Manage external partnerships, including our Sedex Ethical Trading Coordinator and Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) membership.
• Lead industry engagement, participating in ETI forums, events, and producing required reporting.
• Provide risk analysis and training on sourcing region challenges to internal teams.
• Develop and implement digital product passports for enhanced supply chain transparency.
• Keep product teams informed on supplier audit performance ahead of meetings and trips.
• Oversee PLM supply chain mapping, ensuring full transparency from Tier 1 to Tier 4 suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with global legislation, including the UK Modern Slavery Act, Uyghur Forced Labor Act, and EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations and prepare the business for upcoming legislative changes.
• Deliver training on ethical sourcing and best practices for internal teams.
• Manage and create ethical and social responsibility content for external channels (website, social media, press).
• Stay up to date on sustainability trends, implementing best practices across the business.

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Skills:

• Proven experience in ethical trade, social compliance, or sustainability within a retail or supply chain environment.
• Strong knowledge of ethical auditing frameworks, supplier compliance, and risk management.
• Familiarity with global human rights and sustainability legislation.
• Experience working with Sedex, ETI, and other ethical trade initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Employee Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave for full time employees (25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays)

• ​A day off to celebrate your birthday. 

• ​Pension Scheme

• ​Group Life Insurance

• ​Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• ​Length of Service Award

• ​Refer a Friend Scheme

• ​Staff uniform for retail employees

• ​Generous Staff and Friends and Family Discount

• ​Annual Volunteer Day

• ​Cycle to Work Scheme

• ​Tech Scheme

• ​Eye Care Vouchers

• ​Real Living Wage Employer

• ​Employee led committees

• Social events and biannual parties

• Enhanced maternity and paternity package after 2 years of service. 

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​ME+EM is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for
opportunities within our company.

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Please email [email protected] should you require any adjustments needed to take part in this recruitment process.

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​Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only reply to those that are successful to the next stage.

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