Sustainability & Compliance Manager - Human Rights EMEA

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Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

At Sky, we believe business can be a force for good. We're looking for a passionate and proactive Human Rights & Sustainability Manager to help us drive meaningful change across our supply chains in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). If you're ready to make a real impact on people and the planet, this is your opportunity.

This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave - perfect for someone ready to step into a high-impact role and drive meaningful change.

What you'll do:

• Lead human rights assessments and due diligence across diverse industries and geographies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to elevate human rights, health & safety, and sustainability standards.
• Establish and manage whistleblowing channels in key EMEA territories.
• Project manage the integration of enhanced due diligence and best practices into core business processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing on human rights and sustainability.
• Design and deliver impactful training for colleagues and suppliers.
• Stay ahead of global sustainability standards, legislation, and emerging best practices.
• Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance to internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Represent Sky in trade associations and multistakeholder forums on human rights.
• Support the development and maintenance of the Human Rights Risk Register & Scorecard.
• Help implement monitoring tools and IT solutions to track progress and compliance.

What you'll bring:

• Experience in human rights due diligence, or ethical supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of emerging UK and European legislation on human rights and sustainability.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work with a wide range of external stakeholders.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for responsible business.
• Excellent communication and training delivery capabilities.

Team overview:

We help everyone across the Sky Group make things even better for our customers. From leading Sky's transformation programmes and unlocking value for reinvestment to owning the product supply chain and keeping Sky safe. We make a difference to our customers and colleagues right across Europe, every day.

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.