Auditor Trainee (Social Compliance) - Portugal

Who we are

At ELEVATE, we offer a unique and impactful career journey designed to empower our teams to influence change. Join our team for a truly international experience.  With 24+ offices globally (and still growing), you will have exposure to real issues that span the globe. Fasten your seatbelt for an energetic and dynamic experience where you will conduct a broad range of environmental and social supply chain audits to support impact-driven responsible sourcing programs.  Supplier transparency is part of ELEVATE’s DNA to understand risk exposure associated with social compliance issues.  We constantly develop innovative solutions to uncover and manage risk from social and environmental to building, electrical and fire safety.  ELEVATE was the first firm to integrate anonymous worker surveys into the assessment process creating the industry’s first integrated assessment.  ELEVATE has developed EiQ to create predictive models to assess risks of unauthorized subcontracting, human trafficking, labor unrest, and other key risk issues. ELEVATE has also developed the first KPI-based monthly monitoring program to show the links between business performance issues and social non-compliance.  When a supplier needs more guidance, our Capacity Building experts design holistic and custom improvement plans to create long-term solutions.

ELEVATE Academy Program

Location: Portugal

Our Program: Nurture Assessment Talent in the Future

As an Elevate Academy Program participant:

You will train to become one of our newest talent on our assessment team and learn about the industry’s background regarding the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainability and supply chain services.  The trainee will gain audit experience through field trips to factories, interview and report writing practices, and have the opportunity to participate in unique Elevate experiences and activities created just for the Elevate Academy Program.

The trainee program spans six to nine months and allows participants to learn all necessary hard and soft skills in order to become a professional auditor in social compliance. You will learn the critical skills necessary for APSCA certification in order to work as an independent social compliance auditor.  You will also have the opportunity to network with professionals throughout Elevate, take part in learning and career development sessions, and connect with our amazing team from all over the world.

We are now actively recruiting for passionate talent for upcoming program begin in March 2023.

If you are selected to participate, you will be able to enjoy FREE training on becoming a professional auditor and you even get paid during the training .

(Training dates above are subject to change.)

Basic Qualification:

Your Role during the Program

Over the course of this training program, you are expected to have a willingness to learn the various skill sets, as well as have a strong desire to be part of the ESG space as we train you to become a professional independent social compliance auditor for ELEVATE, the industry leader in social compliance and supply chain services.  You will have a chance to rotate jobs within the Assessment/Quality Assurance Teams and meet with our management team on a regular basis to understand the full picture on the whole process within the business.

We welcome all individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor degree holder from a recognized university (or its equivalent) - Human Resources, Social, Environmental, Health & Safety, is preferred
• Passionate in supply chain industry & social compliance regime
• Enjoy and happy to take new challenges, proactively make changes at the identified areas for improvements
• Eager to & comfortable in gaining new knowledge and turn into actual practice
• Excellent comprehensive skill in reading & understanding guiding instructions
• Excellent spoken & writing skills (primarily in English; additional language is preferred)
• Interpersonal communication and team players are key
• High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics

Equal Opportunity Employer

ELEVATE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.

To learn more about career opportunities at ELEVATE, please visit our Careers Page here: https://www.elevatelimited.com/career

Don’t miss the chance, come join us now!