Human Rights Executive

Job description

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability - Human Rights Executive

Why join us

Joining the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team at Sainsbury's means becoming part of a dedicated group that strives to deliver our corporate commitments and enhance our brand's reputation while making a positive impact on the world. We work collaboratively to ensure ethical and sustainable practises throughout our business and supply chains, focusing on issues such as climate change, human rights and health. As a Human Rights Executive, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our group human rights strategy and work with a diverse range of stakeholders to embed our values and drive change. Enjoy a supportive work environment, flexible working options, and endless opportunities to grow and make a difference in the communities we serve and source from.

What you'll be doing

As a Human Rights Executive in our Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the execution of our group sustainability strategy, Plan for Better. This will involve working closely with the Head of Human Rights and Human Rights Managers to determine our position on key issues and coordinate the company's approach. You will contribute to the development of approaches, policies, and standards to maintain our agreed position in various impact areas, with a particular focus on Goods Not For Resale and our Own Operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders within our different business units to embed the human rights strategy and our human rights targets, and monitor progress. Your responsibilities will also include issues management, gathering data to monitor progress, communications, training content development, budget management, and responding to enquiries on human rights. With your familiarity in delivering results in a fast-paced customer-focused business and your knowledge of human rights within relevant sectors, along with your project management and communication skills, you will actively contribute to a more ethical and sustainable operation.

Who you are

As a Human Rights Executive in our Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability team at Sainsbury's, you are a dedicated professional passionate about driving ethical and sustainable practices. With experience in business and human rights, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you deliver results efficiently. Your knowledge and understanding of human rights, especially within the agriculture, food, or General Merchandise and Clothing sectors, enable you to make informed decisions and support the execution of our group human rights strategy. You possess excellent analytical skills, allowing you to navigate complex datasets, analyse relevant networks and stakeholders, and manage projects with multiple stakeholders. With your expertise in risk assessment and management, you effectively prioritise activities to address competing priorities, ensuring that human rights risks in supply chains are managed effectively. Your proficiency in communication and reporting, particularly in sustainability topics, empowers you to deliver accurate and impactful messages to both internal and external stakeholders. As a conscientious team member, you contribute to the development of policies, standards, and training content while ensuring alignment with the company's values and strategy. Overall, your dedication to sustainability and commitment to making a positive impact position you as a valuable asset in our mission to protect our planet and enhance the lives of communities we serve and source from.

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:
 
 Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform.  
 
 Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.
 
 Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave. 
 
 Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).