Field Digitalisation Manager

The Field Digitalisation Manager plays a pivotal role in transforming how field data is collected, managed, and used across the organisation by leading the rollout of digital tools, developing data policies and standards, building team and partner capacity, and driving geospatial and impact evidence innovation. This role enables Better Cotton to make data‑driven decisions, improve operational efficiency, demonstrate impact, and maintain its leadership in the cotton sector, while ensuring resources are used effectively and digitalisation efforts are fully integrated into core business processes.

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

• Rollout and Implementation of Field Data Policy & Standards: Develop and implement policy, support country teams, maintain data framework
• Supervise and Expedite Field Data Digitalisation Rollout: Oversee country plans, supervise coordinators, monitor progress, user support
• Geospatial Innovation: Design pilots for geospatial data, remote sensing, tool diversification, data management
• Impact Evidence Digitalisation: Conceptualise and implement impact crediting based on field data
• Capacity Building: Train and support in‑country staff on digital tools, GIS, and impact data
• Cross‑functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with MEL, IT, Programs, Traceability, and Standards/Assurance teams
• Resource and Team Management: Budget management, line management of global and country teams

• Strategic Thinking:
  Align data and digitalisation initiatives with wider IT & Data priorities, supporting organisational priorities that maximise long‑term impact and value.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify inefficiencies in digital workflows and data systems, implementing scalable solutions that enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Leadership &
  
  Coaching:
  
  Build and guide high‑performing, cross‑functional teams across geographies, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Deep Technical Knowledge of Digital Tools (e.g., Power
  
  BI, Comm Care, ODK, QGIS) and understanding of software functionality, reporting capabilities, data schema, and business logic.
• Data Governance & Standards:
  Develop and implement field data policies, standards, and frameworks.
• IT Product, Project, and Change Management experience, including managing IT projects, objectives, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Experience with supply chains, textiles, sustainability standards, and not‑for‑profit organisations.
• Background in user experience, interaction, or service design (wireframes, prototyping).
• Understanding of chain of custody and traceability technologies.
• Experience in IT support (1st or 2nd line).

• Hybrid working – one day per week in the office central London.
• 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.
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8‑9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over the end‑of‑year period.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

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

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1‑page maximum) by or before 31.12.2025 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 automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People…