Ethical Initiatives and Responsible Sourcing Manager (Mat Cover 12 Month FTC)

About the role

The purpose of the role is to Lead the Ethical Initiatives and Responsible Sourcing team in the integration of existing and new frameworks and initiatives that support ethical, sustainable and transparent value chains to support commercial projects, while meeting existing and emerging legislative requirements not only in the UK, but across key producer, consumer and manufacturing markets, including sanction risks, as well as the expectations of relevant external stakeholders, including end clients, NGOs and others scrutinising the jewellery sector and value chain. Lead establishing and implementing ethical and due diligence strategies related to the diamond value chain. Provide leadership, advice and direction to the Ethical Initiatives and Responsible Sourcing team in support of the legislative and commercial commitments covering AML and Business Integrity issues, ethical practices and responsible sourcing standards and policy. Contribute to team development, motivation and engagement. Lead and provide technical expertise, solutions, recommendations and management of ethical standards. Benchmark BPP standards against best practice standards and make recommendations to elevate and align the BPPs in consideration of meeting stakeholder expectations while managing business risk. Establish and advise on changes to the BPP Programme Lead establishing human rights due diligence processes, strategies and lead on the implementation of related workstreams. Leading the review and engaging with appropriate internal stakeholders on any changing regulatory or legislative frameworks as they relate to anti-money laundering or other reputational and ethical integrity requirements as applicable to the team's workstreams. Establish and advise on strategy for new processes, policies, and approaches, including developing criteria and documentation that is implemented into the delivery of the Practice Principles (BPP) Programme. Build the De Beers 'ethical integrity' brand through supporting the establishment of the programme requirements for responsible sourcing in the jewellery supply chain that is aligned with the Best Practice Principles Programme and other industry standards. Oversee the implementation of the Responsible Sourcing policies for diamonds, precious metals, minerals and other gemstones across De Beers downstream brands. Support and assist De Beers Group's responsible sourcing programme for diamonds, precious metals, minerals and other gemstones as part of De Beers Group's Building Forever Commitments Oversee the Building Forever Reporting Requirements (internal and external) as they relate to BPPs, Human Rights and Responsible Sourcing. Lead on the delivery of the Group's Modern Slavery Act Statement and other applicable reporting requirements. Managing due diligence needs across De Beers Group as they relate to ethical, legal and reputational issues, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, human rights, and environmental risks within the context of existing and potential new business relationships. De Beers BPP Programme: Accountable for review and evolution of the BPP standards in alignment with best practice standards, evolving stakeholder expectations while balancing the business and commercial contexts and wider policy positions (including those subscribed to at Anglo American). Conducting benchmarking exercises amongst relevant standards and establishing equivalency assessments and overseeing their implementation. Accountable for ensuring that the team managing the BPP Programme are supported, trained and resourced and oversee the delivery of the BPP Programme. Responsible for researching and understanding emerging industry risks, and recommending and implementing the necessary changes to requirements, standards, and processes through the annual review of the suite of BPP Documentation. Developing an education and training strategy as well as overseeing the development of training materials and the appropriate rollout to participants and auditors on any changes to the BPP programme in line with new requirements, uplifts or general training for existing requirements. Oversee changes and developments to the BPP online SMART system ensuring that the system is lean and user friendly as well as cost effective. Providing strategic input and overseeing the delivery of relevant reports for internal and external stakeholders. Provide a vital communications link between De Beers, its diamond client, diamond brokers and third parties such as auditors and trade bodies/initiatives. Provide strategic input into contracts and the activities of independent third- and fourth-party service provider companies. Provides recommendations and solutions for consideration by BERC Co (or equivalent) relating to strategic changes, such as standards, scope and auditors. Reviews and provides input to third-party reports for relevant internal and external stakeholders. Engages with the RJC and other relevant stakeholders to sup

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