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Position: Consultant/Consultancy – Responsible Disengagement Guidance
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Consultancy Period: 1 September – 21 November 2025
Application Deadline: 8am GMT, Monday 4 August 2025
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of workers in international supply chains. 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.
We are seeking an experienced consultant (or consultancy) to develop a practical technical guidance document for brands on responsible disengagement and engagement. This will support responsible business conduct in sourcing decisions and contribute to better human rights outcomes in supply chains.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will develop a guidance document that helps companies navigate responsible disengagement (including order reduction and exit strategies) and engagement within global sourcing strategies. The document will be practical and accessible to both commercial/buying teams and ethical trade/human rights professionals. It will align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and ETI’s frameworks on responsible purchasing, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and just transitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a benchmarking exercise on existing frameworks and identify remaining gaps.
- Develop a 20–30 page technical guidance for brands, with case studies and examples of good practice.
- Incorporate considerations such as climate-related sourcing shifts, geopolitical change (e.g. tariffs), and responsible purchasing practice requirements.
- Lead two consultation workshops with ETI stakeholders and brand members.
- Finalise and present the guidance following feedback and stakeholder input.
Essential Skills and Experience
- In-depth understanding of responsible sourcing, with experience in the garment and footwear sectors.
- Proven ability to develop clear, practical tools or guidance documents for business use.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills—able to translate complex concepts into plain language.
- Experience facilitating consultation workshops and engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage short-term consultancy assignments with high-quality outputs.
Contract Details
- Type: Consultancy contract
- Duration: 1 September – 21 November 2025
- Budget: Up to £19,500 (inclusive of VAT if applicable)
Please note: Interviews will be held on 13 August 2025. Kindly keep this date available.
ETI is a leading alliance of trade unions, NGOs, and companies, working together to advance human rights in global supply chains.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Consultant/Consultancy – Responsible Disengagement Guidance
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Consultancy Period: 1 September – 21 November 2025
Application Deadline: 8am GMT, Monday 4 August 2025
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of workers in international supply chains. 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.
We are seeking an experienced consultant (or consultancy) to develop a practical technical guidance document for brands on responsible disengagement and engagement. This will support responsible business conduct in sourcing decisions and contribute to better human rights outcomes in supply chains.
Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will develop a guidance document that helps companies navigate responsible disengagement (including order reduction and exit strategies) and engagement within global sourcing strategies. The document will be practical and accessible to both commercial/buying teams and ethical trade/human rights professionals. It will align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and ETI’s frameworks on responsible purchasing, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and just transitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a benchmarking exercise on existing frameworks and identify remaining gaps.
- Develop a 20–30 page technical guidance for brands, with case studies and examples of good practice.
- Incorporate considerations such as climate-related sourcing shifts, geopolitical change (e.g. tariffs), and responsible purchasing practice requirements.
- Lead two consultation workshops with ETI stakeholders and brand members.
- Finalise and present the guidance following feedback and stakeholder input.
Essential Skills and Experience
- In-depth understanding of responsible sourcing, with experience in the garment and footwear sectors.
- Proven ability to develop clear, practical tools or guidance documents for business use.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills—able to translate complex concepts into plain language.
- Experience facilitating consultation workshops and engaging diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage short-term consultancy assignments with high-quality outputs.
Contract Details
- Type: Consultancy contract
- Duration: 1 September – 21 November 2025
- Budget: Up to £19,500 (inclusive of VAT if applicable)
Please note: Interviews will be held on 13 August 2025. Kindly keep this date available.
ETI is a leading alliance of trade unions, NGOs, and companies, working together to advance human rights in global supply chains.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced Welfare Rights Adviser to join the CPAG in Scotland team in Glasgow. You will bring a comprehensive understanding of UK and Scottish social security benefits along with experience in working with social security legislation and caselaw.
What you will do in this role
- You will provide expert welfare rights advice on CPAG in Scotland’s advice line for frontline advisers
- You will design and deliver engaging training for advisers
- You will create clear, accessible resources for adviser
- Your specialist welfare rights knowledge will help CPAG in Scotland’s policy work
Apply now
To learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the Welfare Rights Adviser Job Pack and Application Form.
We welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience listed and we can be flexible in terms of the conditions of employment. We are happy to discuss alternative working hours, days and patterns, and any additional needs or requirements. CPAG also prioritises and has a commitment to equal opportunities, which you can read more about in the job pack.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 4 August 2025
Interviews will be held in Glasgow on Tuesday 19 August 2025
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.