Director / Head of Advisory – Human Rights & Supply Chain (ESG)
Location: London
Wenham Carter is supporting the build-out of a specialist ESG advisory capability within a global organisation. This is a senior, strategic hire focused on developing and leading human rights and supply chain due diligence advisory services, complementing an existing strength in environmental and climate capabilities.
The Role
* Lead delivery of human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing advisory engagements
* Act as a senior client-facing lead, representing the organisation externally
* Shape and scale the advisory offering across the “Social” pillar of ESG
* Oversee team, outputs, and quality of work
* Partner closely with senior leadership as a strategic right hand
Candidate Profile
* 12–15+ years’ experience in sustainability, with a focus on human rights and supply chain
* Strong background in consulting, advisory, or legal environments
* Deep expertise in areas such as modern slavery, responsible sourcing, and ESG risk
* Proven ability to lead client engagements and operate at senior stakeholder level
* Strong communication and external representation capability