Senior Ethical Tade Executive Programme Manager

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.

The Programme Manager plays a key role in delivering and evolving the award‑winning Primark Cotton Project, a flagship ethical trade programme supporting around 300,000 cotton farmers in South Asia, and is responsible for effective programme management, governance and delivery across contracting, finances, planning, partnerships and communications, requiring a proactive, highly organised professional with strong judgement and stakeholder management skills.

What You’ll Do as Senior Ethical Trade Executive Primark Cotton Project (Programme Manager)

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

• Lead programme planning, delivery tracking and governance, ensuring robust workplans, KPIs, risk management and high‑quality reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with external delivery partners, including effective contracting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Own programme‑level financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews, payments and value‑for‑money oversight.
• Develop and deliver clear communications on programme impact and learning, contributing to internal updates, external reporting and senior briefings.
• Oversee programme data collection, quality assurance and analysis to inform decision‑making, impact measurement and programme evolution.
• Support cross‑business coordination, including input into corporate reporting, grievance investigations and alignment across internal stakeholders.

What You’ll Get  

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.:    

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 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: 

• Significant experience managing large, complex programmes, with strong project management skills including planning, governance, partner and contract management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively, with experience in financial scrutiny, forecasting and value‑for‑money decision making.
•  Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across diverse teams, seniorities and external partners.
• High capability in data management, including analysing, interpreting and presenting data clearly using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues clearly and confidently, and produce high‑quality reports and data‑led presentations.
• Calm, resilient and proactive decision‑maker with experience navigating ambiguity; desirably with knowledge of sustainability, global supply chains, South Asia, ESG reporting or working with Non-Governmental Organisations/social enterprises.

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 a 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.  

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