Ethical Trade Coordinator - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract in Peterborough

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate your way. Ethical trace 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 Coordinator

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

• Lead ETES Data Reporting: Manage reporting requirements with a strong focus on Social Audit data, while expanding support across broader ETES data needs. Develop, deliver and maintain dynamic dashboards, analytics and trend insights that meet evolving regional requirements.
• Apply ESG and Social Governance Expertise: Demonstrate a solid understanding of ESG principles, specifically social corporate governance and its four pillars: accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility.
• Provide Insightful Trend & Theme Analysis: Analyse Ethical, Structural and Environmental audit data to identify patterns, themes and trends. Present clear, actionable insights to key stakeholders and support follow-up, monitoring and progress tracking.
• Foster Strong Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Act as a key liaison across the ETES team and wider business functions to ensure alignment and support shared goals.
• Ensure Accurate Data & Process Compliance: Support regional teams by ensuring accurate system inputs, adherence to verification processes and maintaining high standards of data integrity.
• Enable Continuous Improvement: Contribute to ongoing development of reporting processes, tools and best practices to enhance insights, data quality and decision-making across the organisation.

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. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Strong knowledge of database systems and reporting tools, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent listening, communication and networking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident working with numerical data and committed to maintaining high standards of data accuracy.
• Ability to clearly communicate analysis to stakeholders at all levels, acting with integrity, taking ownership and adding value in line with Primark values.
• A proactive, collaborative team player with strong critical-thinking skills and a commitment to continuous learning and development.

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.

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.