Consultant: Business & Human Rights

Consultant: Business & Human Rights

Full-Time On-site
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twentyfifty is an award-winning management consultancy. We work with many well-known global companies to transform their social and environmental performance by embedding best-practice human rights due diligence throughout their activities. We partner our clients on the journey from identifying their human rights impacts and implementing management systems to becoming responsible and sustainable businesses.We believe that human rights due diligence, done well, can be transformative, and that the human detail, bringing the voice of rightsholders from the field to the boardroom, is essential.

Consultancy offers an opportunity to broaden your experience across companies, industries and geographies while deepening your expertise. You will be trained by some of the most experienced consultants in this field and supported to deliver impactful work. You will join a high performing team, where we respect, learn from, and care for each other – and we also find time to have fun.

The role

As a Consultant in a tech-enabled environment you will contribute strongly to project delivery, client communication and proposal development, using AI and digital tools to accelerate research, explore evidence and test assumptions. You will build trusted client relationships through reliable delivery, thoughtful communication and a good understanding of each client’s context, priorities and operating realities.

This role would suit someone who has a solid foundation in consulting or advisory and is ready to take ownership of defined workstreams while continuing to develop their specialist expertise.

Working predominantly on projects in the Industrials and Technology sector, with a particular focus on extractives, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting research, interviews, surveys, document reviews and data analysis, drawing out relevant themes.
  • Managing defined tasks, workstreams, discrete project modules or small projects.
  • Breaking down complex client challenges and contributing to practical, well-reasoned recommendations that reflect the client’s context.
  • Applying twentyfifty frameworks, methodologies and human rights due diligence approaches effectively.
  • Building effective client relationships through reliable delivery, well-judged communication and an understanding of client needs.
  • Contributing to proposals, pitches and case studies.
  • Using AI and digital tools to accelerate research and analysis, while checking sources, testing outputs and applying own judgement.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Consultant with practical experience in the extractives sector, either in-house or in a consultancy, who has previously engaged with workers, communities or rightsholders. You will be curious, thoughtful, willing to challenge assumptions and motivated to learn quickly.

This is a permanent hybrid role, so candidates should be able to travel at least weekly to one of our hubs in London, Bristol or Berlin. Working hours 37.5 per week, with flexible working opportunities available.

Essential skills and experience

  • Working knowledge of business and human rights, human rights due diligence or related standards within the extractives sector
  • Experience engaging with communities and rightsholders
  • Strong research, analysis and synthesis skills
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Listening, questioning and facilitation skills, with the ability to surface different perspectives and engage sensitively across cultures
  • Good problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex client challenges
  • Practical project management skills with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines
  • Business acumen and commercial awareness
  • Ability to use AI to support outputs while applying careful human review

What we can offer you

  • A friendly and collaborative international team who are passionate and committed to impact
  • The opportunity to be part of an innovative and exciting business, leading in its field, and seeking to operate responsibly itself
  • Competitive salary (dependent on location) and profit share scheme
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Family friendly working practices
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy an additional week each year
  • Work from anywhere for up to eight weeks each year
  • Employee Assistance Programme

At twentyfifty, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture brings fresh perspectives, drives innovation and establishes a sense of belonging, making everyone feel valued, connected, and productive.We value each person's unique perspective and strive to maintain a psychologically safe and bias-free environment that welcomes every identity and background.

For more information: www.twentyfifty.co.uk.

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twentyfifty - Human Rights Impact for Business Recruitment Team