Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an HSE Specialist to work in a truly global environment, supporting health, safety and environmental (HSE) excellence across our Liquid Products terminals in Europe. Working closely with site managers and operational teams, you will play a key role in implementing HSE programmes, driving compliance with regulatory and internal standards, alongside conducting audits and training to foster a proactive safety culture. This role provides an excellent opportunity for someone eager to apply their HSE expertise while making a meaningful impact across a diverse and fast-paced international operation.

Position Title: HSE Specialist Europe

Business area: Molasses Liquid Products

Location: Liverpool or Hull, UK

Position Type: Full-time

Schedule: Site based

Business Overview

ED&F Man Liquid Products is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for primarily the animal feed and fermentation industries. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by- and co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and feed dispense technology to farmers. We work closely with manufacturers, such as rum and yeast producers, to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

ED&F Man is owned by Hartree Partners, LP a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs around 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE policies, procedures and programmes, whilst ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements across the terminals.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and workplace assessments to identify hazards, verify compliance and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of internal and external HSE audits, including ISO 14001 environmental management system audits, identifying non-conformances and assisting with the development and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, conducting root cause analysis and supporting the implementation of effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Deliver HSE inductions, training and awareness programmes for employees and contractors, promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring understanding of company standards and regulatory obligations.
• Supporting initiatives that improve environmental sustainability and compliance, related to energy consumption, waste management and emissions,
• Support environmental compliance through the implementation of spill prevention, pollution control and emergency response measures, ensuring environmental risks are effectively managed.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, documentation and reporting, including incident records, audit findings, compliance activities and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor, analyse and report HSE performance metrics, identifying trends, opportunities for improvement and supporting the achievement of business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams, site management and other stakeholders to promote continuous improvement in safety performance and embed HSE best practice across all terminal activities.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning, response exercises and drills, ensuring emergency procedures remain effective and personnel are appropriately trained.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of UK, European and local HSE legislation, ensuring changes in regulatory requirements are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Support cross-functional projects, capital investment initiatives and management of change processes by providing specialist HSE guidance to ensure risks are effectively identified and controlled.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders, supporting inspections, compliance activities and the resolution of regulatory matters.
• Act as a trusted source of technical HSE expertise, providing guidance on hazard controls, personal protective equipment, risk management and regulatory compliance while promoting a visible commitment to safety, personal accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a Health, Safety and Environment role within the bulk liquid storage, chemical, manufacturing or other high-hazard industrial sectors is desirable, however candidates from outside of these industries are invited to apply.
• A recognised professional qualification in Health, Safety and Environment, such as NEBOSH or an equivalent certification, is essential. Additional environmental management qualifications or experience with ISO 14001 are desirable.
• Good knowledge of UK, European and applicable local HSE legislation, together with practical experience implementing HSE management systems, policies and compliance programmes.
• Experience supporting or leading internal and external HSE audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis and the development of corrective and preventive action plans.
• Understanding of environmental management principles, including pollution prevention, spill response, waste management, emissions monitoring and environmental compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify risks, implement practical solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively across a geographically diverse organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a structured approach to documentation, reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, engage and build effective working relationships with employees, contractors, management teams and external stakeholders.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, with the ability to produce accurate reports, analyse data and maintain HSE records.
• Willingness to travel regularly (approximately 25%) across the locations in Europe.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an opportunity for someone to join us as a Compliance Officer in a truly global environment, based in London or Amsterdam. Supporting our global agriculture trading businesses, the role represents an exciting opportunity to provide ongoing compliance training to the business and to work with various functions across the business to support the development and implementation of compliance projects. The role provides long-term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Hartree Partners, LP is a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs over 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities across a diversified set of commodities businesses with focus on trading, asset investments, risk management and advisory services. These businesses are supported by a centralized operating model including risk, technology, operations, finance, HR, legal and compliance, ensuring strong governance and effective execution.

As a growing and evolving firm, Hartree continues to expand its commercial footprint, invest in new assets, and build new capabilities to meet emerging market opportunities. This growth mindset shapes our culture and attracts people who want to innovate, build, and drive meaningful impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement Hartree Partner’s compliance program across the business.
• Undertake risk assessments to identify key compliance risk and required mitigation.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and international regulations alongside sharing communications to ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Provide the business with regular compliance guidance in high-risk trading activity alongside training to the business covering internal policies and external laws.
• Ensure that compliance considerations are appropriately integrated into decision-making processes, including the ability to raise and defend dissenting views.
• Support the central compliance function and the business with counterparty KYC activities, including an understanding of how sanctions risks can be identified and mitigated and in key markets in which the business operates.
• Identify compliance issues across the business and report those issues to the Chief Compliance Officer and work towards their rectification.
• Review marketing materials and external presentations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the central compliance team by gathering information relevant to the business.
• Work with Touton and ED&F Man’s Legal and Internal Audit Departments on fraud or related investigations.
• Manage applicable whistleblowing systems and associated investigations.
• Support various compliance projects being implemented across the business.
• Consistently engage with the business’s trading and leadership teams to ensure compliance remains a top priority.
• Monitor market abuse, anti-trust, and sanctions compliance.
• Provide compliance support and advice to the trading business covering both financial and physical trading.
• Support the onboarding and manage the KYC and counterparties approval activities.
• Advising on and monitoring compliance with policies and regulations including MiFid, REMIT, EMIR, MAR and Dodd Frank.
• Monitor OTC and exchange trading activity to ensure compliance with rules and local regulatory requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Fluency in English is essential with language skills in French or Arabic being highly valued.
• 3+ years direct trading compliance experience working for a physical commodities trading house.
• Trade compliance experience with emerging markets, in particular West African and Middle Eastern markets.
• Knowledge of UK, US, EU, Swiss, French and other international compliance regulations applicable to commodity trading.
• Experience of providing compliance advice and guidance to traders.
• Bachelors of Masters Degree educated in law or economics is highly advantageous.
• Experience in being part of developing a compliance program and monitoring compliance performance
• Excellent communication and relationship building experience.
• Ability to maintain high ethical standards and make informed decisions quickly.
• Leadership and management skills and critical problem-solving skills.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are not accepting unsolicited CV/resume’s from recruitment or search agencies for this vacancy. Any CVs/resume’s submitted without a prior agreement in place with our talent acquisition team, will be considered the property of Hartree Partners / ED&F Man, and no fees will be paid.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Customer Engagement Manager EMEA, supporting Volcafe’s commercial and sustainability teams across origin and destination markets. The position will be responsible for translating global marketing and sustainability strategies into customer-focused communications that strengthen relationships, support traders and contribute to P&L. This role covers key activities including customer materials, tailored communications, CRM management, event support and sustainability storytelling. The position offers strong development potential for someone eager to build their skills in a fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role offer a hybrid working style, and can be based in Hamburg or Bremen, Germany or Bristol, UK.

Key Accountabilities

• Support trade strategy by developing customer-oriented marketing programmes aligned with roasters’ needs, including ready-to-sell coffees, project promotion and commercialisation of traceability and compliance initiatives.
• Produce high-quality customer-facing materials such as website content, presentations, one-pagers and programme documentation to support sales enablement.
• Translate complex topics, including sustainability frameworks and specialty coffee narratives, into clear and compelling customer benefits.
• Develop and deliver tailored communication kits adapted to different customer segments, regions and market needs.
• Lead sustainability and impact storytelling by transforming data and insights into engaging, customer-ready communications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent messaging around sustainability initiatives and measurable impact.
• Support the transition to an account-based marketing approach through CRM implementation and adoption.
• Conduct customer segmentation to enable targeted and personalised communication strategies.
• Manage and execute global customer communication flows across channels, including newsletters, updates and announcements.
• Develop and launch lead generation campaigns to support business growth and market expansion.
• Track and analyse engagement KPIs to optimise communication performance and inform decision-making.
• Support the planning and execution of global events and trade fairs, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and brand positioning.
• Provide strategic input on event presence based on customer insights and market intelligence.
• Manage the global marketing and communications intake process, prioritising and triaging requests in line with business objectives.
• Ensure alignment of all communication activities with brand strategy and organisational priorities.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to maintain clarity, focus and consistency across all marketing and communications initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in B2B marketing, preferably within coffee or soft commodities, with a strong interest in sustainability.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, compelling commercial narratives that drive customer engagement and value.
• Strong experience creating impactful content across multiple formats, including presentations, campaigns and customer communications.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with diverse teams in an international business environment.
• Highly skilled in structuring content and building clear, visually engaging presentations and communication materials.
• Ability to simplify complex information into concise, customer-friendly messaging tailored to different audiences.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and attention to detail.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as Business Development Manager UK & Ireland, leading the growth of Volcafe’s specialty business and green coffee markets. This role will play a critical part in shaping and executing the commercial strategy, ensuring we maximise opportunities across the global supply chain to deliver value to our clients, through building strong partnerships and driving sustained business growth.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements,

with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role offer a hybrid working style, with our UK office based in Bristol.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage commercial relationships with an existing portfolio of specialty clients, ensuring delivery against growth targets and long-term partnership development.
• Develop and execute a proactive lead generation strategy to expand the client base across the specialty coffee segment.
• Support purchasing decisions and risk management strategies to meet client demand, leveraging internal and external supply chain capabilities.
• Manage relationships with specialty supply chain stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective contract execution.
• Contribute to sourcing and purchasing strategies to strengthen spot availability and enhance B2B sourcing services.
• Represent the company at industry trade events and contribute to trade media to strengthen market presence and brand positioning.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute marketing initiatives that elevate brand visibility across the UK, Ireland and international markets.
• Maintain a deep understanding of client needs, market trends and the evolving role of specialty roasters and green buyers.
• Drive a client-centric approach to ensure demand is captured and translated into commercial opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the coffee industry, ideally within green coffee sales, business development or trading.
• Strong commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of delivering business growth.
• Client-focused approach with demonstrable knowledge of the UK and Irish specialty coffee markets.
• High level of numeracy and literacy, with the ability to manage commercial data and contracts effectively.
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence representing the business in client and industry settings.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven cupping ability, with Q-Grader qualification considered highly desirable.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages such as Spanish or Portuguese are advantageous.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Quantitative Analyst to join our agricultural commodities trading desk in Amsterdam. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with quantitative and programming skills who is eager to apply data science and statistical modelling in a real trading environment. You’ll become a key part of a research-driven trading operation, working with cross-functional teams to transform market data into robust analytical tools that support trading decisions. The role has a particular focus on crop yield and acreage forecasting, supply/demand fundamentals and price dynamics across agricultural futures markets.

Over time, you’ll play a key role in building and improving the desk’s quantitative infrastructure, developing models and data systems that directly inform trading strategies and risk management. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, cotton, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

• Design, develop and maintain crop yield and acreage forecasting models using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Build and manage data pipelines to ingest, clean and process large datasets from government sources, satellite imagery, weather feeds and proprietary data providers.
• Conduct quantitative research on supply/demand fundamentals, price relationships and seasonal patterns across agricultural commodities markets.
• Develop systematic, rules-based models to identify trading signals and opportunities across futures markets.
• Build price forecasting frameworks incorporating supply/demand fundamentals, macroeconomic variables and historical price relationships.
• Collaborate closely with traders to translate quantitative model outputs into actionable trading insights and risk signals.
• Develop and maintain Python-based tooling for data visualization, backtesting and model performance monitoring.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external data vendors into the desk’s analytics infrastructure.
• Document models, research processes, and results clearly and communicate findings to traders and senior stakeholders.

Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of experience in a quantitative, data science or research role within commodities trading, finance or a related analytical field.
• Bachelors Degree educated ideally in the fields of maths, economics or statistics.
• Strong Python programming skills, including experience with libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn and data visualization tools.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines, including ETL processes and API integrations.
• Solid grounding in statistical modelling, regression analysis and quantitative research methods.
• Familiarity with commodities markets and supply/demand fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects and operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Experience with crop modelling, remote sensing data or weather and climate datasets (e.g. ENSO indicators or soil moisture indices) would be desirable.
• Experience developing systematic or quantitative trading models, including price forecasting or signal generation in commodity or financial markets.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and cloud data platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Understanding of futures markets and commodity price dynamics.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git and working in collaborative code development environments.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

The Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager will be responsible for maintaining and improving our HSE programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies across our operations in UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. This role is critical in fostering a safe working environment and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in HSE practices. The HSE Manager will report directly to the UK Managing Director, and has a dotted functional reporting line to the Head of HSEQ of ED&F Man.

This is hybrid and could be based from Liverpool, Hull or Grangemouth and will involve travel to storage facilities across the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Business Overview

ED&F Man Liquid Products Division is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for (mainly) the animal feed industry. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by- and co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and feed dispense technology to farmers. We work closely with manufacturers, such as rum and yeast producers, to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• HSE Program Management: Maintain and improve comprehensive HSE programs and policies tailored to bulk liquid storage and blending operations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company standards and policies. This includes maintaining ISO14001 certifications across UK and Ireland and leading environmental sustainability.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and job hazard analyses to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Training: Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure all personnel are knowledgeable about safety protocols and procedures.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and annual audits to monitor compliance with HSE standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into safety-related incidents and accidents, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Response: Maintain emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure readiness to handle potential emergencies effectively.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement in HSE practices, staying abreast of industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Operate as part of the UK Business Management Team.

Skills and Experience

• Recognised professional certification or diploma in Health, Safety and Environment (e.g. NEBOSH, IEMA, IOSH, NVQ Level 3).
• Experience working within Comah/Seveso and ISO14001 standards is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HSE role, preferably within the bulk liquid storage or chemical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of UK and EU HSE regulations and standards.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing HSE programs and policies, and internal auditing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an Animal Nutritionist / Technical Support, to provide technical and nutritional leadership that supports commercial growth and drives product development and innovation. The role aims to strengthen customer relationships, advances research collaborations and contributes to sustainability initiatives across our UK customers and wider business. The role provides development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced agricultural commodities industry.

Business Overview

ED&F Man Liquid Products is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for primarily the animal feed, fertilizer and fermentation industries. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by- and co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and liquid storage and feeding solutions to farmers. We work closely with feed manufacturers, farmers and other end users to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Delivering technical support and advice to customers and merchant sales teams to enhance product knowledge and maximise sales opportunities.
• Supporting commercial managers by providing technical and nutritional expertise through product training, seasonal sales presentations, newsletters and the development of marketing materials and literature.
• Identifying new research opportunities and collaborating with external companies and universities to design, set up and manage trial work.
• Presenting and communicating research results and findings to diverse audiences including farmer meetings and sales teams and through the submission of academic papers for peer review at national and international conferences.
• Attending industry conferences and events to stay up to date with relevant developments as well as assisting with stand preparation and representing the company directly to customers.
• Leading new product development initiatives taking concepts from laboratory scale to full production.
• Assessing the chemical compatibility of new additives with existing products to create enhanced formulations and new commercial opportunities.
• Organising marketing campaigns with relevant industry publishers and finalising all PR and editorial content.
• Working closely with quality and formulation departments to maintain competitive on-farm pricing while protecting business margins.
• Serving as a collaborative member of the UK and European sustainability teams sourcing and sharing innovative ideas to implement initiatives that create a more sustainable business environment across the region.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science or an Agricultural related discipline is essential.
• 2+ years experience within the agricultural industry, ideally with good exposure to animal feed and nutrition..
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities and support sales performance.
• Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and collaborate with commercial and other cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to research, interpret, and clearly communicate technical information to varied audiences.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and marketing materials.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our global security team. This role will suit a technically capable individual with experience in security operations who is looking to broaden their exposure across security monitoring, engineering, and incident response within a dynamic environment.

The role provides hands-on involvement in triaging and investigating security alerts, acting as an escalation point for the outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC), supporting major incident response activities. The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure and network teams to manage and optimise endpoint, email, identity, and vulnerability management platforms, while contributing to continuous improvement of the organisation’s security posture.

This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and transition between security tools, maintain policy continuity and develop a broad, practical skillset across enterprise cyber security functions.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the escalation point for the outsourced SOC, receiving and triaging alerts that require deeper investigation.
• Conduct thorough investigations to produce high-quality, actionable insights for incident resolution.
• Participate actively in major security incidents, contributing to containment, eradication and recovery efforts
• Document incident timelines and contribute to post-incident reviews and lessons learned.
• Respond to detections, triage alerts and update SOC tickets with investigation findings
• Maintain and update policies in line with vendor best practice and internal Change Advisory Board protocols.
• Monitor agent health, audit version compliance and remediate orphaned or non-compliant clients.
• Attend monthly vendor meetings to review support cases and incorporate best practice guidance.
• Design and refine SOC playbooks and response actions, evaluating new security technologies through structured proof-of-concept trials and creating scoring matrices to compare vendors.
• Manage block and safe listings to maintain email hygiene, troubleshooting false positives and tune detection rules.
• Perform email investigations as required in response to phishing or BEC attempts, producing monthly vulnerability reports and prioritising remediation efforts based on risk.
• Work with infrastructure and application teams to test patches and drive vulnerability counts down.
• Attend monthly TAM meetings to review support cases and best practices.
• Maintain agility to substitute security products as business requirements evolve, ensuring policy continuity throughout transitions.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a Cyber Security Analyst or similar role, with strong incident response and major incident handling expertise.
• Hands-on experience with EDR (alert triage, policy management, sensor deployment), preferably CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Experience developing SOC playbooks, response actions, and running proof-of-concept evaluations and vendor comparisons.
• Confident, proactive communicator able to engage senior stakeholders, clearly explain complex security issues, and recommend actions.
• Collaborative and approachable, building trust with technical peers and supporting service desk and front-line teams.
• Calm, effective, and resilient under pressure, particularly during security incidents in a front-facing role.
• Formal qualifications not essential; proven hands-on experience and delivery record valued.

Technical Capabilities:

• Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Rapid7), Email Security and Data Security/DLP solutions (e.g. Varonis).
• Strong knowledge of Entra ID security features including Conditional Access and PIM, plus familiarity with PAM tools including BeyondTrust, Osirium and Okta.
• Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, proxies, SSL/TLS) and vulnerability management experience (Qualys/Rapid7 preferred).
• Cloud security experience across Azure and/or AWS.
• Scripting skills in Python and/or AutoIT for automation and tooling.
• Desirable certifications include CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, CEH, CISSP, and relevant vendor certifications (e.g., CrowdStrike, Qualys, Palo Alto).

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We are seeking a qualified lawyer with four to eight years of post-qualification experience to join our high-performing legal team as Legal Counsel – Trading. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel -Trading, working closely with specialist subject-matter experts, you will partner daily with trading, operations and logistics, credit and risk, compliance, treasury, tax, and finance colleagues. The legal team operates as an integrated global function with shared templates and knowledge resources, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This role is hands-on, commercial, and transaction-focused, supporting the full trade lifecycle across origination, execution, logistics, risk, and finance. You will be a trusted advisor to the trading desks and functional partners, balancing speed and commerciality with prudent risk management and regulatory compliance.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

You will provide end-to-end legal support for physical trading in agricultural commodities, including sugar, coffee, animal feed and cotton. Core responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and advising on:

• Physical trading contracts using in-house and other industry-standard templates, including bespoke terms, Incoterms, quality and weight determinations, title and risk transfer, force majeure, price and hedge mechanics, quality claims, and default remedies.
• Shipping, storage, and logistics arrangements, including charterparties, bills of lading, letters of indemnity, laytime/demurrage claims, warehouse agreements, transport and collateral management agreements.
• Disputes, investigations, and claims management, including trade arbitration procedures, settlement strategy, and oversight of external counsel in arbitration and litigation.
• Trade finance, including letters of credit (UCP 600) and documentary collections (URC522).
• Compliance with sanctions, export controls, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money Laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC), competition and antitrust, market conduct rules in relevant jurisdictions, working closely with compliance and risk.
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and supply chain obligations, including traceability, sustainability certifications, responsible sourcing, and compliance with evolving deforestation regulations.
• Internal governance, policies, and training, including targeted training for traders, operations, and functions.

You will act as a strategic partner to traders, operators, credit and risk, compliance, treasury, and finance. You will triage and prioritize multiple time-sensitive matters, escalate material risks appropriately, and contribute to continuous improvement in templates, controls, and execution efficiency.

ESSENTIAL Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• English qualified lawyer with an LLB (or equivalent) and current admission to practice.
• 4–8 years’ post-qualification experience gained in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a commodities trading house, merchant, or agribusiness.
• Demonstrable experience advising on physical commodities trading contracts and related shipping and logistics documentation.
• Experience managing or supporting arbitration and litigation, ideally including agri-trade arbitrations bodies
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with precise attention to detail and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach.
• Sound understanding of Incoterms, quality and weight regimes, laytime and demurrage, and trade operations.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to weigh legal risk against trading objectives in time-pressured environments.
• Risk management mindset, including counterparty, credit, performance, and operational risk; ability to structure mitigants.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to non-lawyers and to influence outcomes at the desk level.
• High integrity, sound judgment, resilience, and the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating within a global matrix

PREFERRED Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, AML/KYC, and competition and antitrust compliance frameworks as they apply to cross-border commodities trading.
• Familiarity with global regulatory regimes affecting commodity trading.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ENGAGING AGENCIES OR SEARCH FIRMS TO RECRUIT TO THIS POSITION AND SPECULATIVE/UNSOLICITED CV’S WILL BE DISREGARDED

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet ever requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Trade Support Assistant to work in a truly global environment to provide crucial support on daily logistics requirements, invoicing, green coffee quality assessment and sample roasting to ensure we maintain high levels of service. Reporting to the Senior Trade & Operations Manager, the role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and gain a first experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working from the Volcafe office in Bristol.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the daily execution and coordination of green coffee releases and deliveries on behalf of clients across the UK and Ireland.
• Support the timely generation, distribution, and follow-up of invoices, receivables and account statements for both clients and suppliers.
• Serve as a first point of contact for logistics, accounts and invoicing enquiries, ensuring excellent customer service is delivered at all times.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including logistics providers, warehouses and distribution partners.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth cross-functional operations and efficient supply chain performance.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Quality team, including the physical and sensory analysis of green coffee.
• Accurately entering quality data and maintaining records and assisting with sample roasting and preparing sample shipments to clients.
• Respond to and resolve issues under time-sensitive conditions, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Support the Senior Trade & Operations Manager with ad hoc tasks and ongoing project needs related to trade operations and client services.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams.
• Experience working cross-functionally with different departments to ensure smooth operational flow.
• Possess a high level of accuracy in relation to data entry, documentation and problem resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and respond effectively in time-sensitive situations.
• Proven ability to handle invoicing, account statements and receivables with accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiarity with sensory analysis, sample preparation or data handling in a quality assurance context is advantageous.
• Comfortable using Excel, Word and potentially CRM or ERP systems for operational and reporting tasks.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to troubleshoot operational issues independently.
• An understanding or interest in green coffee logistics, trading or quality processes is advantageous.
• Willingness to support various operational and client service needs as directed by senior management.
• Prior experience coordinating deliveries, releases or managing logistics is highly desirable.
• Passionate and organised and with a strong eye for detail.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the UK coffee industry.
• Strong communicator and confident with client interaction.
• Self-driven, detail-focussed and task-orientated.
• Language skills in Portuguese, Spanish or German would be advantageous.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.