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Seafarer Work & Welfare Program Manager, Thai Union Group

The Seafarer Work and Welfare Program Manager is responsible for the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of Thai Union’s Vessel Code of Conduct (VCoC), focusing on advancing the company’s global commitments, particularly around crew welfare and sustainability in the seafood supply chain. This role ensures alignment with global Thai Union SeaChange 2030, managing vessel audits and improvement projects to drive positive changes in the supply chain. The position plays a crucial role in ensuring that Thai Union remains a leader in sustainable seafood by fostering innovation and continuous improvement in worker welfare.

Project Management & Reporting:
Oversee project management, including funding, budgeting, personnel, outcomes, and reporting.
Participate in meetings and events, delivering presentations and engaging with stakeholders such as retailers, NGOs, suppliers, consultants, and academics.
Provide fisheries supply data to customers and stakeholders, supporting narrative development on social aspects of vessel operations.

Sustainability Program Development & Implementation:
Support and manage the roll-out of the Thai Union Thai Union SeaChange 2030 and other seafarer welfare-related commitments, ensuring Thai Union Fish Suppliers, Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) are socially sustainable.
Advocacy & Legal Framework Development:
~ Create advocacy plans to address regulatory and legal deficiencies, develop global frameworks that meet EU and US and other countries due diligence requirements, and expand programs to other species and lower-risk fleets.


Collaboration & Training Initiatives:
Revise the Vessel Code of Conduct (VCoC) and work with partners to pilot and trial supplier initiatives like training programs and sea connectivity.
Support supplier database development, training, and audit programs for vessels in compliance with sustainability goals.

Expertise and Growth Opportunities : Join a dynamic team committed to advancing sustainability, human rights, and environmental stewardship, ensuring ethical practices in global seafood supply chains through cutting-edge compliance programs, vessel audits, and initiatives that prioritize seafarer welfare and transparency.
Collaborative Environment : You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, EHS, Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain teams. Our primary goal is your satisfaction and professional growth. Ideally, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Human Rights, International Relations, Management, or similar. 5+ years' experience in implementing projects, working with diverse, multi-stakeholder groups, and knowledge of sustainability principles and practices.
~ Knowledge of report writing and global sustainability initiatives concerning work and welfare on board vessels.
~ Familiarity with social standards, certifications, and national inspection programs important to seafood businesses.
~ Proficiency in English; additional language skills relevant to the industry or regions are a plus.
~ Willing to travel.


Thai Union Group, a global seafood leader, with global brand portfolio that includes Chicken of the Sea, John West, Petit Navire, Parmentier, Mareblu, King Oscar, Rugen Rish, SELECT, Fisho and Qfresh etc, who are committed to “Healthy Living, Healthy Oceans.” With a focus on health and wellbeing across us, we take our responsibility to sustainable fishing and the marine environment seriously – in 2016 Thai Union launched SeaChange – our strategy for looking after the oceans and managing our waste, our responsibility to our people working around the globe and the communities we work with. Each of our employees adds value to the company regardless of gender, education, religion, origin, nationality, disability or age.

Home-based work location to suit your needs. (A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a flexible, collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you

Thai Union is committed to providing equality of opportunity.