Executive Director 

ETI is a leading alliance of trade unions, NGOs, and companies, working together to advance human rights in global supply chains. We are looking for a new Executive Director. 

What does ETI do?

We convene and collaborate with key stakeholders to improve business transparency and accountability and bring about positive change. A critical friend, ETI provides practical solutions to end the abuse of human rights at work, to make workers’ lives, and business, better.

ETI’s vision is of a world of work that protects human rights, ensures dignity for all, provides opportunity and is free of exploitation and abuse. Our mission is to advocate for the most vulnerable workers, by harnessing the power of a diverse and growing membership. Through collaboration and innovation, ETI works to drive engagement, challenge barriers to change and ensure respect for human rights at work.

The role

We are seeking a new Executive Director to work with our Board of Directors and Chair on strategy formulation, planning, resourcing, operational performance, and governance of ETI. You will work closely with our Senior Management Team, representing the organisation and its work externally.

Key requirements:

• A track record of success in leading a small, complex, global organisation or senior leadership of a sizeable team in a larger, networked/matrix organisation.
• Experience of inspiring and maintaining a positive, values-led work culture that delivers high performance.
• Experience of leading development, delivery, and review of strategies. 
• Experience of working with a Board or equivalent structure to shape and set organisational strategy.
• Significant experience of building strong partnerships and collaborative relationships across sectors, with a range of senior stakeholders.
• An inspiring leader with a track record in persuading and influencing key stakeholders at a local and national level.
• Financial management and budgeting experience; including managing risk.

If you believe you offer the experience, skills, and qualities we are seeking and are inspired by our mission, vision, and values, we very much hope you will consider applying.

How to apply

To find out more, please download the application pack below. Interested applicants are required to complete the application pack and equal opportunities recruitment monitoring form and send it to HR@eti.org.uk by 23:59, 10 December 2023.

Interviews will take place at our London office in January 2024.

ETI is an equal opportunities employer. We invest in diversity, ensure equality, and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias, or discrimination towards applicants and employees.