Senior Coordinator – Compliance & Operations

About Better CottonInitiative

Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
• As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
• Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)

Being you @ Better CottonInitiative

Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Fixed-term (For 18 months)

Salary: 27,16,737 INR

Location: Delhi (Hybrid)

Application closing date: 10-07-2026

If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About the Job

This role will provide day-to-day coordination, compliance monitoring, and implementation support across the organisation, ensuring that statutory obligations, EY deliverables, internal policies, delegated authorities, and compliance requirements are consistently implemented, monitored, and followed through.

The role will also help ensure that changes in applicable regulatory requirements are appropriately reflected in processes, documentation, and practices. It will work across Better Cotton teams, external working partners, banks, regulators, vendors, and other service providers to support the effective functioning of the organisation and ensure that actions and obligations are followed through to completion.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a motivated Senior Coordinator – Compliance & Operations to join our FinanceFunction. In this role, you will be responsible for:
• Provide legal and compliance support on day-to-day operational, contractual, regulatory, and organisation-related matters.
• Review, draft, and coordinate contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal or compliance-related documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local laws, labour laws, regulatory requirements, statutory obligations, and organisational policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance frameworks, processes, and internal controls.
• Support audits, investigations, and remediation actions related to compliance or legal matters.
• Maintain records of assets, legal documents, approvals, notices, and compliance reports.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and relevant Better Cotton teams to ensure compliance requirements, statutory obligations, and agreed actions are implemented and tracked.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, regulators, consultants, statutory bodies, banks, vendors, and other service providers as required.
• Support contract, agreement, policy, and legal document administration.
• Monitor compliance processes, internal controls, and relevant regulatory developments to ensure ongoing adherence.
• Support procurement activities, including IT assets, and ensure adherence to approved policies and SOPs.
• Support banking, documentation, and administrative requirements that remain the responsibility of Better Cotton.
• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.
• Work closely with People & Culture, Finance, Operations, and leadership teams to ensure legal and compliance alignment in business decisions.
• Support the internal governance model to ensure day-to-day operations and approvals are aligned with organisational requirements.
• Support training, awareness, and communication initiatives on compliance, ethics, and policy requirements.

Experience

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• A postgraduate qualification in Law, Human Resources, Compliance, or Business Administration will be preferred.
• Additional certification or training in compliance, labour law, governance, or corporate administration will be an advantage
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Uses analytics to optimise workflows and improve efficiency.
• Strategic Thinking: Aligns activities and resources with organisational priorities.
• Effective Communication: Tailors messages to engage, inform, and influence varied audiences.
• Change Agility: Responds proactively to shifting needs and organisational change.
• Collaborative Working: Partners across functions and geographies to deliver results.
• Inclusive Leadership: Cultivates an environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and respected.
• Development of technical guidance and training materials for creating high quality technical guidance documents
• Financial skills for effectively tracking budget use
• Excellent computer and IT skills, including: Word; PowerPoint; Excel, Outlook for collaborating in virtual environment

What we offer

• Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the office
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
• Continuous learning and development
• A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in Delhi. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position may require limited international travel.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 10.07.2026 via the application link.

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.