Job Description

Employer

Ethical Trading Initiative

Location

London

Time required: 3-4 days per month; this includes ETI quarterly board meetings and other Chair duties. 

Salary

This post is not formally remunerated, but an honorarium will be offered as determined by the board remuneration committee.

Closing date

00:00 (GMT) on 1 September 2024

ETI is a leading membership organisation focused on addressing human rights impacts in supply chains.  By working with companies, trade unions and NGOs we are uniquely placed to tackle the challenges faced by workers around the world. We support businesses to identify and reduce human rights risks in supply chains, through guidance and collaboration across our membership. 

We are looking for an inspirational leader who excels in influencing and fostering a shared vision that drives collective success. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience, with a proven ability to transform strategic visions into concrete results. As a skilled communicator and facilitator, they will be adept at nurturing relationships and promoting collaborative dialogue among a diverse group of stakeholders, including top business executives, trade unions, and NGOs.

The role demands experience in governance, preferably having served as a Chair or Board Member in organizations with a notable impact. A thorough understanding of international human rights frameworks, labour standards, ethical trade issues across various sectors and geographies, and a positive history of engagement with trade unions and civil society are essential. The candidate should value the distinct contributions and viewpoints of these groups, furthering ETI's mission for ethical trade.

We know that diversity is under-represented in Chair and Non-Executive Director roles. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our appointments are made on merit. We actively encourage and welcome applications from all marginalized groups.