Ethical Trade Manager

The opportunity to join the Primark team as an Ethical Trade Manager is an exciting one. We are looking for an individual with a passion for ethical standards and quality assurance, excellent communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve.You will be responsible for managing Primark’s ethical trade strategy, ensuring that suppliers, factories and subcontractors are fully compliant with our ethical standards. You will need to be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with the ability to establish relationships with our suppliers in order to ensure that our ethical standards are met and upheld.To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in ethical trade, quality assurance, and/or compliance, preferably within the retail/fashion industry. A degree in a relevant field is preferred, but not essential. You must also have excellent communication skills, with the ability to monitor, assess, and review supplier performance in an effective manner. A good understanding of international ethical trade requirements and the ability to identify potential risks and issues is essential.We are looking for someone who is passionate about driving ethical change and who is invested in the long-term success of Primark. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Ethical Trade Manager in Dublin, Ireland is €40,000 to €51,000. This salary range will depend on a variety of factors such as education, experience, and the size and type of employer.

Primark, the renowned international clothing retailer, operates across 15 countries in Europe and the US and employs over 70,000 colleagues. With a legacy dating back to 1969, when it was founded as Penneys in Ireland, Primark has always focused on providing affordable yet high-quality clothing options for everyone. Its offerings span women’s, men’s and kid’s wear, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. Driven by a mission to create great in-store experiences for customers, Primark is expanding into new and existing markets with a target of opening 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is committed to making sustainable fashion accessible to all. Its initiative, Primark Cares, strives to do better every day by making more sustainable products that are affordable, reducing its impact on the planet, and improving the lives of workers. The brand has made public commitments towards sustainability and aims to make all its clothes from recycled or sustainably sourced materials, ensure recyclability of its clothing, reduce carbon emissions, and promote a living wage for supply chain workers. Progress on these commitments is reported annually.