Ethical Compliance Coordinator

You know all about our high street roots and bricks and mortar stores. Now, we're looking to the future. Since 2021, we've embraced some changes. Debenhams hasn’t made a comeback—we’ve been here since 1778, evolving and adapting to the times. This is Debenhams today - Britain’s Leading Online Department Store.

We are more than a department store—we are an institution. From creating the blueprint for designer collaborations with Designers at Debenhams, to launching countless brands and inventing the beauty counter, we’ve consistently shaped the retail landscape.

We don’t underestimate the power of our brand or the place we hold in people’s hearts. This is only the beginning of the next chapter for Debenhams.

Britain needs Debenhams.....Debenhams needs you!

Your Team:

Responsible Sourcing is reimagining how the Group works globally. We cover Sustainability, Sourcing, Ethical Trade, Product Quality and Operational Efficiency. We turn challenges into opportunities so we can be as commercially and operationally effective as possible while still being ethical and sustainable!

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Ethical Compliance Coordinator to support the management of our compliance programs.. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, factories, and internal teams to monitor, evaluate, and strengthen adherence to ethical, social, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of ethical compliance policies and procedures for suppliers (MTO and marketplace) and internal teams.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to local, national, and international laws and regulations related to ethical trade.
• Stay informed on industry developments and share insights to help evolve internal policies.
• Coordinate the onboarding, audit tracking, and approval process for new suppliers and factories.
• Review third-party audit reports and due diligence assessments, escalating concerns as needed.
• Maintain and update the international supplier database, including factory lists and escalation records.
• Assist in quarterly supplier and factory consolidation reviews using low OPO reporting and brand liaison.
• Manage compliance platforms, support CAPS tracking, and help generate reports for internal use.
• Publish the Global Manufacturing List quarterly and ensure supply chain mapping is accurate
• Monitor audit timelines and support renewal processes.
• Liaise with suppliers to promote ethical standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment on compliance strategies and goals.
• Communicate with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and third-party service providers as needed.
• Prepare monthly updates and summaries for brand stakeholders on ethical compliance activities.
• Help deliver ethics and compliance training sessions for internal teams and suppliers.
• Support supplier development through training coordination and engagement activities.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring risks related to labour rights, child labour, wages, and working conditions.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting on compliance performance and supplier assessments.
• Escalate key compliance risks and support mitigation planning with senior team members.
• Participate in supplier and factory visits alongside the Responsible Sourcing team.
• Promote ESG awareness by helping organise fundraising initiatives aligned with ethical trade events.
• Contribute to corporate communications on ethical trade via reports, websites, and marketing channels.

Working with us:

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It’s relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty – you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re passionate, agile, creative and one team.

Why join us:

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception. We get it done!

• Core hours enable you to flex your working times around your needs on an ad hoc basis
• Benefits that support your health and wellbeing
• There’s up to 40% discount off our all of our brands
• Our social calendar? Next level
• With HQs in Manchester and London and offices across the globe (some are dog friendly!), we offer a buzzing atmosphere and the Debenhams group culture wherever you work