Human Rights Manager

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Job Description

What's in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - becoming a part and playing your part. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special...

• 20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.
• A first-class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something we're proud of at M&S.
• Attractive annual bonus, based on company performance and personal goals.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave - that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes
• Charity Volunteer Day - A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity.
• A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support - this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family & free access to the UnMind App as well as many other schemes

What you'll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Act as business partner on human rights with two of the four key clusters within the Foods business
• Lead on our strategic 'protect' pillar, which includes the M&S Worker Voice Programme and Human Rights Due Diligence Programme and is fundamental to our strategy and brand integrity
• Manage relevant workstreams under our 'enhance' pillar, working closely with category teams on opportunities and active programmes to enhance livelihoods
• Be a passionate advocate for human rights within the business, driving internal engagement as a recognised subject matter expert
• Work closely with our suppliers and key external stakeholders to build capacity and drive industry change where needed

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Experience of working in ethical trade and human rights
• Passionate about driving progress on human rights and an ability to manage and motivate internal and external stakeholders to support outcomes
• Knowledgeable about key standards, topics and challenges on human rights and responsible sourcing
• Experience of working collaboratively with external stakeholders (including certifiers, NGOS, and multi-stakeholder initiatives)
• Strong communications and engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior colleagues

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We're disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We're transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process