Vice President Rights & Inclusion

Acco; Dubai; Sur place; AED 661 000 - 1 102 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Accor seeks a senior executive to lead Rights & Inclusion, driving a global human rights strategy and inclusive hospitality initiatives across regions and brands. You will oversee training, audits, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with evolving standards and diverse guest needs.

You will manage cross-functional teams and report to the Chief Sustainability Officer, shaping governance and partnerships while advancing DEI and sustainability commitments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in social impact leadership or ESG transformation roles.
• Proven expertise in defining and deploying social impact strategies at scale.
• International experience managing multi-regional priorities.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and public affairs.
• Experience with impact measurement and social performance management.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills with active listening and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Solid understanding of sustainability trends, regulatory landscapes, and international standards (UNGPs, ILO, OECD, UNGC).
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.

Responsabilités

• Lead global strategy and roadmaps on human rights and inclusive hospitality.
• Oversee human rights programs across guest and Heartist journeys, with trainings and audits.
• Deploy programs making hospitality accessible to all guests, including people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ communities.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with NGOs, public institutions, and industry bodies.
• Define and track KPIs; ensure reporting and compliance with global standards.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Management

Sustainability standards

Communication (English/French)

Problem solving

Description du poste

• Job-Category: Corporate Social Responsibility
• Job Type: Permanent

Company Description

Accor is a global leader in hospitality, committed to excellence, integrity, and strong governance across all its operations. We prioritize diversity, innovation, and ethical business practices, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a transparent and well-controlled organization. At Accor, we support your growth and learning every day, ensuring that work brings purpose to your life. Join us to help strengthen governance and risk management across one of the world’s leading hospitality groups.

Job Description

The VP Rights & Inclusion is responsible for two complementary agendas: ensuring Accor's operations integrate human rights of all - guests and Heartists alike - and making Accor's 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 Accor's brands and regions contributing to the Group’s reputation, ethical performance, and sustainability.

• Strategic vision & roadmap: lead Accor's global strategy & roadmap on human rights and inclusive hospitality, ensuring alignment with the Group's 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 Accor's 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 Accor's 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 Accor's 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.