​​Traceability Manager​

Starting Date: ASAP
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. We exist to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, the environment it grows in, and the sector’s future. We work with farmers, ginners, traders, brands, and retailers to deliver traceable, sustainable cotton at scale. The credible uptake of Better Cotton is key to meeting our ambitious 2030 strategy, and is essential for contributing to farmer capacity building through member funding derived from retailer and brand sourcing of Better Cotton.
The Traceability Manager ensures a seamless and valuable user experience for Better Cotton’s traceability platform. This position drives innovation, user satisfaction, and operational efficiency through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, collaborative consultation and technical oversight.
Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.
The Traceability Manager will :
Lead on the development and implementation of platform improvements to enhance ease of use and value experienced by retailers and suppliers using the traceability system.
Lead internal and external workshops and consultations to define and document new requirements, to improve platform performance and user satisfaction.
Plan, budget and prioritise implementation of roadmap or new requirements working with the BCI IT team and external technology partners to deliver new features or system changes.
Manage the assessment, selection, testing and implementation of emerging traceability technologies to support the organisation’s strategic goals
Maintain strong relationships with vendors and provide ongoing support during onboarding and implementation
University degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as supply chain management, information systems, sustainability, or agricultural sciences
Demonstrated experience in textile or agricultural supply chains, with a strong grasp of how traceability systems operate in practice
Product management experience including product strategy, requirements gathering, road mapping and testing will be highly regarded
Proven ability to work with or design digital traceability tools and platforms that support data capture, integrity, and reporting.
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Proven line management experience with responsibility for mentoring, performance management, and supporting the professional growth of team members
Skilled at planning, delivering, and reviewing projects independently, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met
Fluency in English required
Experience working in international, multicultural, or mission-driven environments is an asset.
French, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu and/or Mandarin is valued
Competitive salary
Hybrid working/Remote – location dependant
Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
Continuous learning and development
Pension scheme
Annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over the end of year period
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London or the Netherla nds. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position will require limited travel
Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People & Culture team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.
Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.
The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. Assessment And Testing
Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.
Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.
After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.
Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)
Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm.