"Passionate, motivated and happy staff are one of the most important resources we have in helping us to achieve our mission of fighting poverty through trade."
Paul Chandler, Chief Executive
Who we are
Traidcraft fights poverty through trade. A Christian response to poverty, we are best known as the UK’s leading fair trade organisation and are engaged in a wide range of trade and development activities.
If you would like to know more, please read our information About Traidcraft.
What we look for
We have developed a set of six core attributes to describe the desired behaviours which are required to drive forward Traidcraft’s mission and our values.
Staff benefits
We are committed to offering a wide range of benefits.
You can download a comprehensive list of the benefits currently available to Traidcraft staff members.
Training and development
Traidcraft seeks to develop and maintain a learning culture, and is committed to the development of the organisation as a whole through the personal development of each staff member.
Traidcraft will ensure through its commitment to training and development that all staff members can maximise their potential within the organisation, and enjoy optimum job satisfaction.
For more information, download a copy of our Training & Development Policy.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
Traidcraft values diversity and is committed to attaining and managing a workforce which is representative of all sections of the local community and to providing equality of opportunity and treatment to all.
Traidcraft is committed to developing and maintaining an environment in which differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds and needs are valued, and where staff from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences are able to participate and contribute.
Traidcraft positively welcomes the contribution of all staff towards the achievement of the organisation's mission. All individuals will be encouraged to reach their full potential regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender re-assignment, age, class, political or religious beliefs, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor irrelevant to the job.
Traidcraft conducts business and operates procedures fairly, sensitively, flexibly and without bias in respect of volunteers, producers and other stakeholders.
Our commitment to work-life balance
We recognise the need to provide adequate staffing resources and will not expect staff simply to stretch themselves sacrificially to achieve Traidcraft's goals.
At Traidcraft we will continue to pay strong attention to maintaining an adequate work/home life balance for staff, ensuring that we do not place excessive demands of workload on departments or individuals.
We develop managers to be self-sufficient in a changing environment and to become proficient at coaching and developing staff, to develop a culture where everyone has the opportunity and is motivated to reach their potential.
