SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS

About the position

The Responsible Supply Chains (formerly Corporate Accountability) portfolio is one of four key pillars of the Freedom Fund’s new 2025-2030 organisational strategy. This is an exciting area of work covering strategic litigation, transnational investigations and campaigns, innovation for ethical supply chains, and field-building initiatives. Current geographic priorities include combatting forced labour linked to the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon and the seafood industry in the Asia Pacific, as well as building the ecosystem of frontline organisations working to promote responsible supply chains in five south-east Asian countries. The Senior Program Manager, Responsible Supply Chains, will be responsible for the strategic development and oversight of the portfolio. They will have overall responsibility for all aspects of program development, planning, budgeting, grant-making, monitoring and reporting, and will line-manage a Program Manager (and have access to additional support from a Program Officer) to implement program grants and other activities. The Senior Program Manager will act as a high-level representative for the Freedom Fund in forums and with stakeholders related to Responsible Supply Chains work, and will actively seek out opportunities to grow the profile of the Freedom Fund and its work in these areas. They will also seek to actively build and nurture relationships with new and existing donors, and work with the Partnerships Team to grow the budget for Responsible Supply Chains programs.

Responsibilities 

• Lead the strategic development of Responsible Supply Chains programs, and oversee their implementation by team members and consultants (where relevant) 

• Act as the overall budget holder for the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio, responsible for budget development and management (while delegating specific budget authority to team members as appropriate).

• Act as the high-level representative for the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio, raising the profile of programs and activities both internally at the Freedom Fund and externally in engagements with interested stakeholders and potential funders.

• Grow the Freedom Fund’s thought leadership in the field of Responsible Supply Chains, identifying where the Freedom Fund can best add knowledge and value, support networks and build the field.

• Ensure and assess program effectiveness, monitoring and evaluating success against program goals.

• Work with the Partnerships Team to grow the budget for Responsible Supply Chains, including developing new donor relationships and funding mechanisms.

• Work with the Communications Team to build a Communications strategy and outputs showcasing the work of the Responsible Supply Chains programs as appropriate.

• Line manages the Responsible Supply Chains Program Manager and ensure a high functioning team.

• Identify connections and modes of collaboration with other Freedom Fund programs and staff.

• Contribute to other activities at the Freedom Fund as required.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of business and human rights principles and the landscape of relevant organisations and funders operating in this area

• At least 7 years of project/program management in an international context

• Experience managing program finances of over $500,000

• Experience building and managing relationships with a range of partners, donors and key stakeholders

• Experience working with frontline organisations in the Global South

• Experience managing staff and consultants

• Experience making or managing grants 

• Knowledge of M&E principles and experience in monitoring and reporting on program activities

• Experience in public speaking and presenting to key stakeholders

Desirable

• Advanced degree 

• Knowledge of the global anti-trafficking and anti-slavery landscape

• Experience in the anti-slavery sector and in countries with a high incidence of slavery

• Knowledge of languages other than English

Personal attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Excellent relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders

• Strong project management skills

• Strategic thinker with ability to bring structure in the development of new concepts

• Creative and visionary

• Flexible, “can-do” attitude

• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction

• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to travel internationally

Compensation

London

• £60,478 - £66,844 per annum  (negotiable for the ideal candidate)

• 10% non-contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days holiday pro rata, plus public holidays.

• Season ticket loan and cycle scheme available.

New York

• $103,550 - $114,450 (negotiable for the ideal candidate)

• 5% employer sponsored 401k contribution (non-matched).

• 25 days vacation per annum, plus 8 national holidays.

• Generous health benefits package with full coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental and vision.

• Additional cover is provided for spouses and dependants.

• Generous parental leave allowance and pay.