Senior Ethical Trade Executive – Global Ethical Assurance Audit in Reading

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

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

• Own day-to-day analysis, recording, and reporting to ensure compliance with Primark’s Global Social Audit Assurance Programme, working cross-functionally with ETES, Central Support, regional teams, CR Hub, Legal, and People & Culture.
• Support the implementation of company policies, standards, and reporting requirements for social audits, under the guidance of the Head of Global Audit Assurance (GAA).
• Define and strengthen governance, accountability, and oversight frameworks for monitoring and maintaining the global social audit programme.
• Identify audit training and awareness needs, coordinating regional delivery with regional leads and the Head of GAA.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to support programme management, partnering with Central Support and Technology & Systems teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead programme monitoring activities, including quarterly reviews, risk assessments, due diligence checks, and escalation of risks or issues, ensuring procedures remain aligned to regulatory and best-practice standards.

The work you do shapes the impact we have. We’re focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your wellbeing is our top priority:

• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.
• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

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:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an ESG (Social) analytics or social compliance role, with a strong understanding of social audit protocols, benchmarks, and assurance programmes.
• Proven ability to manage social compliance processes, develop process flows, procedures, and KPIs, and translate data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work confidently with peers and mid-to-senior stakeholders across functions.
• High proficiency in MS Office, with experience designing, developing, and presenting clear, business-focused reports.
• Demonstrated analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• A collaborative, personable, and proactive team player, able to build strong relationships, prioritise effectively, and communicate ideas in a clear, user-friendly way.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today... and enjoy career growth, our way.

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 with 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.

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.