Summary
Accor is hiring a Vice President, Rights & Inclusion, based in Dubai, to lead its global human rights and inclusive hospitality agendas. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, the role sets strategy and regional roadmaps, oversees programs such as training, audits and worker voice mechanisms, and leads a dedicated team. It also develops partnerships, represents Accor in industry forums, and tracks performance and reporting requirements. Applicants should have at least 10 years of relevant experience, international leadership experience, and strong English and French communication skills.
The posting
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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.