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 Finance Function. 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.

Our hiring process

Initial Screening:

Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.

Interviews:

If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.

Assessment and Testing: 

Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.

Reference Checks: 

Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.

Offer stage:

After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton Initiative

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 Cotton Initiative

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.