Vice President Rights & Inclusion

AccorCorpo; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Vice President Rights & Inclusion to lead global strategy for human rights and inclusive hospitality across brands and regions. The role reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer and leads a dedicated team in advancing ethical performance and sustainability.

The ideal candidate brings a decade of social impact leadership, ESG transformation experience, and strong multilingual communication, with a track record in cross-functional leadership and international programs.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience in social impact leadership and ESG transformation.
• Experience defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale.
• International environments and multi-regional priorities.
• Stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships and public affairs.
• Strong impact measurement and social performance management.
• Fluent in English and French; strong written and verbal communication.
• Strategic thinking translating global commitments into regional initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Strategic vision & roadmap: lead global HR and inclusive hospitality strategy and translate into regional/brand roadmaps.
• Human rights: oversee rights programs across guest and Heartist journeys with trainings and audits.
• Inclusive hospitality: scale accessibility programs for guests, including DEI commitments in Heartist programs.
• Advocacy & partnerships: build relationships with NGOs, public institutions, and industry groups.
• Performance & reporting: define KPIs, robust reporting, and compliance with standards.
• Market intelligence: monitor trends to inform Accor's stance on human rights and inclusion.

Skills

Social impact leadership

ESG transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Change management

English & French communication

Job description

The VP Rights & Inclusion is responsible for two complementary agendas: ensuring Accors operations integrate human rights of all - guests and Heartists alike - and making Accors hospitality genuinely inclusive and accessible with a focus on guests. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer this role leads a dedicated team and drives programs embedded across Accors brands and regions contributing to the Groups reputation ethical performance and sustainability.

• Strategic vision & roadmap: lead Accors global strategy & roadmap on human rights and inclusive hospitality ensuring alignment with the Groups sustainability commitments and Hosting Change ambitions. Translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level roadmaps in collaboration with the sustainability and People & Culture teams across the network.
• Human rights: Oversee Accors human rights program across the full guest and Heartist journey including trainings audits worker voice mechanisms and response protocols. Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and international standards.
• Inclusive hospitality: Deploy & scale programs making Accors hospitality accessible and welcoming to all guests (e.g. people with disabilities LGBTQI). Support People & Culture teams to ensure DEI commitments including gender equality are reflected in Heartist-facing programs (e.g. talents development programs) and Group-level decisions.
• Advocacy & partnerships: Cultivate strategic relationships with peers NGOs public institutions and industry bodies. Represent Accor in relevant forums and working groups and contribute to advocacy efforts on human rights and inclusion topics.
• Performance & reporting: Define track and steer relevant KPIs in collaboration with brands and regions. Ensure robust reporting and compliance with disclosure requirements and global standards. Communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.
• Market intelligence: Monitor peer positioning and emerging trends to inform Accors strategic stance on human rights and inclusive hospitality.

Qualifications :

• 10 years of professional experience including social impact leadership and ESG transformation roles
• Proven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale
• Demonstrated experience in international environments and managing multi-regional priorities
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement advocacy partnerships and public affairs
• Solid experience in impact measurement and social performance management
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills with active listening and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
• Comprehensive understanding of sustainability trends regulatory landscapes benchmarking practices and international standards (UNGPs ILO Conventions OECD guidelines UNGC)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Strategic thinking with ability to translate global commitments into actionable regional and brand-level initiatives
• Demonstrated capability to lead cross-functional teams and drive organisational change

Additional Information :

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a global hospitality leader committed to innovation and excellence.
• Drive impactful projects that shape customer experiences
• Work in a dynamic multicultural environment with opportunities for growth.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time