Building Teams to Protect People and Drive Ethical Business
The business and human rights landscape is being reshaped by regulation and rising stakeholder expectations. Global legislation such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the UK and Australian Modern Slavery Acts, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) demand stronger accountability.
At the same time, investors, employees, and customers are pushing organisations to act on issues such as supply chain transparency, Indigenous land rights, and equitable pay. Companies that fail to meet these expectations can face reputational, legal, and financial risks - while those who lead on human rights gain trust, resilience, and long-term value.
Acre’s Track Record in Human Rights Recruitment
With more than 20 years of global sustainability and ESG recruitment experience, Acre has built a strong history of sourcing professionals who drive systemic change.
Our human rights recruitment spans multiple sectors, from consumer goods and fashion to energy, financial services, and professional services. We have placed leaders in areas such as responsible sourcing, human rights due diligence, and stakeholder engagement, helping clients build the expertise needed to deliver on their commitments. We work across the following key market segments:
Corporate Governance & Business Ethics
Senior leaders embedding human rights into governance, compliance, reporting, and ESG frameworks.
Labour Rights & Responsible Sourcing
Professionals ensuring safe working conditions, freedom from forced and child labour, and delivering living wage and income assessments across supply chains.
Community & Land Rights
Experts leading land rights assessments, ensuring free, prior and informed consent (FPIC), and engaging directly with affected communities.
Risk & Human Rights Due Diligence
Specialists in gap assessments, organisational maturity reviews, risk assessments, and human rights impact assessments that align with global frameworks.
Crisis Response & Remediation
Leaders who provide crisis and incident support, build grievance mechanisms, and deliver transparent remediation strategies when issues arise.
Roles We Recruit For
Executive Roles
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Chief Human Rights Officer
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Global Director of Business & Human Rights
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VP, Social Impact & ESG Risk
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Head of Responsible Business Practices
Management Roles
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Human Rights Due Diligence Manager
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Modern Slavery Compliance Lead
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Responsible Sourcing Manager
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Living Wage and Income Specialist
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Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Examples of Acre’s Work
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Global Apparel Brand – Appointed a Director of Human Rights to design and deliver a modern slavery strategy across 20+ sourcing countries.
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Multinational Financial Institution – Sourced a Head of Human Rights & ESG Risk to oversee compliance with CSDDD and investor engagement.
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Renewable Energy Developer – Placed a Social Performance Manager to lead land rights assessments, community engagement, and FPIC compliance.
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Luxury Goods Company – Delivered an interim Modern Slavery Lead to address urgent supplier risks and strengthen due diligence systems.
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Global Consultancy – Built a team of human rights impact assessment specialists to expand advisory services across Europe and North America.
Partner with Acre
Acre is the global leader in sustainability and human rights recruitment. Whether you are looking to build a dedicated human rights function, strengthen due diligence across your supply chain, or bring in interim expertise for crisis support, we can connect you with exceptional talent.
