Senior Manager, Human Rights Risks & Sustainability Due Diligence

Job Description #li-ml2 Do you want to play a key role in driving forward the LEGO Group Human Rights Strategy and Sustainability Due Diligence efforts? Come join our team and play your part in managing human rights risks and sustainability due diligence across our value chain. No relocation assistance is offered for this position. Core Responsibilities Identify key regulatory requirements and develop multi-year roadmaps, relevant guardrails and mitigation plans to ensure compliance with current and upcoming such as EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EU Forced Labour Ban, EU Battery Regulation and EU Deforestation Regulation Stay on top of external trends and evolutions of the regulatory landscape and global frameworks to anticipate future impacts on the business and guide needed improvements Build cross-functional alignment through engagement with i.e. Legal, Corporate Compliance and Government & Public Affairs to understand new legislative requirements and support the analysis of compliance readiness and potential gaps Ensure clear communication of due diligence requirements and translate into actionable plans for internal partners Consolidate and maintain a comprehensive overview of actual and potential human rights and environmental risks in the value chain Design risk management methodologies and operationalise efficient integration into business processes Act as subject matter expert on compliance risk management, human rights and sustainability due diligence and support the business in implementing risk mitigations and improvements Play your part in our team succeeding Sustainability is a globally based team leading the strategic planning and target setting, providing thought leadership and strong program management enabling our high sustainability ambitions and drive impact both inside and outside the LEGO Group through a commercial logic. The team is led by our Chief Sustainability Officer reporting directly into the CEO. This role is anchored in the Human Rights, Reporting and Responsible Sourcing team who lead and oversees the LEGO Group Human Rights Strategy and policies and who drives sustainability due diligence and transparency efforts. The role will report into the Senior Director, Human Rights, Reporting and Responsible Sourcing. Do you have what it takes? Bachelor, masters or other relevant degree such as law, social science, business administration, or equivalent working experience Proven expertise within human rights, supply chain risks, responsible business conduct, due diligence and sustainability Thorough knowledge of key sustainability regulations (EU CSDDD, forced labour requirements etc.) Demonstrated success in project & change management and driving cross-functional collaboration Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills Experience working for a global brand and/or in global teams and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment and quickly adjust plans to meet new and emerging requirements A hands-on, pragmatic individual who is passionate about solving problems and can work both independently and within the team Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you\’re interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. What’s in it for you? Here is what you can expect: Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing – We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. Colleague Discount – We know you\’ll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you\’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Workplace – When you join the team you\’ll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeksto encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today. #J-18808-Ljbffr