About the Freedom Fund
At the Freedom Fund, we believe in the power of frontline leadership to end modern slavery. We are a collaborative fund that exists to get resources where they are most needed, into the hands of those working directly to dismantle systems of exploitation. Since our founding in 2014, we’ve invested over $100 million into community-based organizations across Asia, Africa, and South America, supporting survivors, building movements, and creating lasting change.

We know that human trafficking and forced labor are not abstract issues, they are deeply rooted in injustice, inequality, and systemic failure. As we look ahead to 2030, our new strategy focuses on doubling down on what works: investing in frontline partners, amplifying survivor leadership, influencing global systems, and shifting power and funding to communities. By the end of this strategic period, we aim to directly improve the lives of 2.5 million people currently in or at risk of slavery, strengthen anti-slavery movements across 11 countries, and mobilize $350 million in support of our shared mission.

We are committed to being a values-driven employer. Our organizational culture is warm, collaborative, and committed to continuous learning. We strive to be a place where people feel safe, valued, and able to do their best work in service of our vision: a world free of slavery.

About the position
This is a key role in the Freedom Fund’s Responsible Supply Chains initiative to address forced labour in global supply chains. The Program Manager will manage the grant portfolio, from grantee selection, due diligence, reporting, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes. They will also be instrumental in supporting the implementation of all programs in the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio (including strategic litigation, campaigns, and investigations). In addition, the successful candidate will provide inputs into development of new workstreams and coordinate with existing and new grantees to ensure impactful collaboration. They will be report to the Senior Program Manager (SPM) for Responsible Supply Chains, working closely with the Freedom Fund’s staff and partners around the world.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants in the Responsible Supply Chains portfolio, including through drafting and issuing requests for proposals, reviewing proposals, conducting due diligence, preparing contracts, and overseeing reporting and compliance

• Manage relationships with grantees and partners (including charities, international NGOs, frontline organisations, law firms, academic institutions, and consultants)
• Support the implementation of the Responsible Supply Chains grant portfolio, implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning strategies to ensure the effective performance of existing investments

• Conduct desk-based research and analysis to support the development of new Responsible Supply Chains programs and initiatives

• Monitor and analyse policy and legal developments on business & human rights (including litigation, campaigns, and relevant policy developments such as mandatory human rights due diligence legislation and forced labour import bans)

• Research, draft, and edit internal and external policy briefs, research papers and reports

• Monitor, collect, and disseminate program learnings

• Support the Partnerships team as required in identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities

• Support the Communications team as required to produce relevant external materials

• Coordinate external engagement activities, including organisation of workshops and convenings

• When required, participate on behalf of the Freedom Fund in meetings and events relating to modern slavery in supply chains and business & human rights

• Assist with the day-to-day administration of the Responsible Supply Chains team, including notetaking, scheduling meetings, and assisting with external communications

Qualifications and experience
Essential
• At least five years directly relevant program experience, including significant work on business & human rights

• Experience conducting high-quality desk-based research

• Excellent ability to analyse complex legal and policy issues

• Experience in grant-making or grant management

• Experience organising and coordinating events

• Experience preparing and managing budgets

• Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund

Desirable
• Experience working on issues of modern slavery and forced labour in global supply chains

• Law degree or legal work experience

• Knowledge of languages other than English

Personal attributes
Essential
• Team player committed to the Freedom Fund’s values and passionate about human rights issues

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently, displaying strong initiative in solving day-to-day problems with limited direction

• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds

• Flexible, “can-do” attitude

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, sometimes to remote communities, as required

Compensation
London

• £51,598 – £52,956 per annum pro-rata, plus 10% non-contributory pension scheme.

• 25 days holiday pro rata, public holidays, additional 3 days Christmas closure in December.

• Season ticket loan and cycle schemes available.

New York

• $84,075- $86,288 per annum (dependant on experience)

• 5% employer sponsored 401k contribution (non-matched).

• 25 days’ vacation per year, plus 8 national holidays.

• Generous health benefits package with full coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental and vision. Additional cover is provided for spouses and dependants.

• Generous parental leave allowance and pay.

Application procedure
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter (maximum one page), and contact details of two professional referees, one of which must be the applicant’s current / most recent line manager or current / most recent Head of HR. If professional referees are not applicable, personal references are welcomed, providing they are able to speak to the strengths listed in the above description.

Please send applications by email in PDF format to jobs@freedomfund.org, including ‘Program Manager, Responsible Supply Chains’ in the subject line before 9am on 5th June 2025.