We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Senior Human Rights Manager, available for a mid-November start date, for a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Business Reputation and Responsibility department and lead human rights initiatives that drive meaningful impact across our global operations, supply chains, and communities.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we exist to create True Hospitality for Good. Respecting human rights and championing ethical business practices are central to our purpose
What you'll do:
* Help shape, maintain, and improve IHG's human rights programme.
* Lead the development and implementation of our Responsible Labour Requirements including designing/running processes to verify and monitor levels of compliance and supporting corrective actions/remediation of issues identified.
* Maintain and develop tools and processes to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting on human rights risk and performance.
* Identify external insights on business and human rights – such as laws, regulations and stakeholder scrutiny – to anticipate and mitigate potential impacts on the business.
* Act as a champion for human rights across the business, driving awareness and understanding, building strong relationships and ensuring alignment and collaboration across teams.
* Support the active management of partnerships with NGOs, consultants, and other external stakeholders to deliver collaborative projects.
* Lead the creation of content for key disclosures, including IHG's Modern Slavery Statement and Annual Report.
* Draft responses to external benchmarks and surveys on corporate human rights performance.
What you'll bring:
* Experience in business, NGOs, or consultancy, implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
* Experience of project management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to define, coordinate and execute projects, manage complex data and identify pragmatic solutions.
* Ability to translate human rights risks and challenges into actionable insights and improvements to policies/processes.
* Strong communication skills that allow you to build meaningful relationships and influence stakeholders.
* A proactive and collaborative approach to work, motivated by making a positive impact.
At IHG, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Ready to make a difference and available to start your new role in November? Apply now and help us put human rights at the heart of our business.
Closing date for applications 17th October 2025
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At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.