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Director - Modern Slavery & Human Rights - Europe

Director – Modern Slavery & Human Rights - Europe

About the Role

DP World are currently recruiting a Modern Slavery and Human Rights Director, this is an exciting new role within our Sustainability division reporting into our VP Sustainability for Europe. Not only do we have ambitious goals on Women and Education as part of the Our World, Our Future strategy, but we must also deliver on our commitments to each market we operate in. 

The development of legislation in Europe means we need to focus more on human rights in our supply chain, and this role will cover this and other social sustainability topics. This role will ensure we are compliant with European legislation, particularly on CSDDD, and also meeting national requirements such as UK Modern Slavery act and German SCA.

NOTE : this is a hybrid opportunity that can be based in either the UK, Netherlands or Germany. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and German, this is not essential but highly desirable. There will be a requirement to travel dictated by business need. 

How you will contribute

  • Be a European leader and SME on modern slavery and human rights in the European region, and act a as key advisor for our global leaders.
  • Lead on the delivery of our Group and European region Human Rights and modern slavery goals, as part of DP World’s Our World, Our Future strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with the German supply chain act and equivalent European legislative requirements, such as the UK Modern Slavery Act. 
  • Liaise with governmental stakeholders, particularly UK Government officials and the German authority for SCA (German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control).
  • Work in partnership with colleagues in the operations and procurement teams to develop and integrate human rights into our business at all levels, especially through our suppliers and supply chain.
  • Lead on external reporting and disclosure for human rights and social sustainability and contribute to CSRD and ISSB reporting requirements. 
  • Prepare DP World for the implementation of CSDDD and other EU and non-EU regulatory requirements which impact our region. 
  • Develop appropriate, relevant training and tools for the job for suppliers and colleagues. 
  • Identify, develop, and manage engagement with relevant external stakeholders, working collaboratively on issues to enable greater progress. 
  • Continuously inform and improve our strategy and business understanding of Human Rights and social sustainability by conducting horizon scanning on trends, regulation and policy, collect insights from other companies, SMEs & government and staying up to date with latest developments. 

    • What you will bring

  • Significant experience in Human Rights, preferably within logistics, shipping, and ports & terminals sectors.
  • Experience in the management of ethical and social risks in supply chains, including modern slavery.
  • Excellent business partnering relationship skills, facilitating prioritization, action, and accountability within the teams.
  • Knowledge of relevant networks and stakeholders in the field of human rights and social sustainability
  • Experienced at managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including budgets.
  • Familiar with risk assessment and management, prioritizing activities in an environment of competing priorities
  • Capable of training, coaching, and providing on-going support to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience at managing communication and reporting –on sustainability topics - including planning, supporting delivery, and maintaining content where appropriate.

    • Compensation

    DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

    About DP World

    Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

    With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

    We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

    What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. 

    WE MAKE TRADE FLOW 

    TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

    DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.  So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

    By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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    Director - Modern Slavery & Human Rights - Europe

    Bedrijf:
    DP World Australia
    Gemeente:
    Nederland
    Contracttype: 
    Vast contract, Voltijds
    Carriereniveau: 
    Director
    Gepubliceerd:
    27.05.2024
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