Thistle Seafoods Ltd
Human Rights Manager
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Human Rights Manager
HRDD – Human Rights Manager (Supply Chain)
Thistle Seafoods
Thistle Seafoods is one of the largest family-owned manufacturers of quality seafood products in Europe, supplying a diverse range of products at every price point to leading retail and food service customers across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and Australia. Our Head Office is in Peterhead, North-East Scotland, with a secondary site in Uddingston, Glasgow.
We thrive in a fast-paced, inclusive environment, where employees build long-term careers through rigorous inclusion and development. Internal promotion is actively encouraged, and our corporate culture prioritises hard work and excellence in everything we do.
The Role
We are seeking a Human Rights Manager (HRDD) to lead the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) agenda within Thistle Seafoods’ supply chain. In this critically important role, you will:
- Identify, prevent, mitigate, and account for human rights risks across our operations and supply chains.
- Shape and champion Thistle Seafoods' global position as a trailblazing leader in ethical seafood sourcing.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Define Thistle Seafoods’ HRDD strategy and policies within seafood supply chains, ensuring industry leadership in emerging and existing topics.
- Lead the HRDD agenda within the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team.
- Monitor and manage key HRDD KPIs to drive progress and accountability.
- Map supply chains to pinpoint high-risk geographies and sectors.
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Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement
- Proactively engage retail customers, supply chain partners, and third-party stakeholders to influence and shape HRDD standards.
- Collaborate with UK and international regulatory bodies to shape evolving legislation on human rights and business practices.
- Act as the subject-matter expert in ethical seafood sourcing across global, multinational supply chains.
Risk Mitigation & Compliance
- Conduct supply chain human rights risk assessments to detect and address emerging risks.
- Identify and partner with critical third parties to assist in HRDD risk assessment and management.
- Develop and implement action plans to prevent or mitigate risks, ensuring threshold suppliers adopt best practice.
- Benchmark against established frameworks to set industry standards.
Training & Awareness
- Deliver customs training and raise awareness among employees, suppliers, and partners on responsible sourcing practices.
- Advise senior leadership on additional HRDD-related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Technical Knowledge & Expertise
- Extensive knowledge of international human rights legislation, with a focus on fish, food, ingredients, and packaging.
- Strong understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles.
- Proven risk analysis and responsible sourcing experience, preferably within the UK food sector.
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Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written/verbal).
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders, collaborate cross-functionally, and present complex topics clearly.
- Strong business acumen and project management abilities.
Education & Discretionary Desires
- Desirable degrees may include:
- International/Human Rights Law
- International Relations/Studies
- Politics/Political Science
- Development Studies/Global Development
- Public Policy/Administration
- Social Justice/Social Sciences
- Business/Leadership
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Hours & Conditions
- 40-hour workweek, with flexible scheduling to accommodate operational needs.
- Target core hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with potential ad-hoc travel requirements.
Growth Opportunities
- Internal career development pathways.
- Meaningful contribution to sustainable business practices.
Candidate Directions
Applications must be direct (no agencies). Upload your CV to the job posting—speculative emails will be deleted.
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