Institute for Human Rights and Business Business Engagement Lead Job 2026: Fully Remote Global Opportunity Paying £70,000 Per Year

<p data-start="1535" data-end="1860">The Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) is inviting applications for the position of <strong data-start="1631" data-end="1674">Business Engagement Lead – JUST Stories</strong>, a fully remote international consultancy role designed for experienced professionals passionate about climate action, human rights, business transformation, and stakeholder engagement.</p> <p data-start="1862" data-end="2152">This unique opportunity places successful candidates at the forefront of one of the most important global conversations of our time: ensuring that climate transitions are not only environmentally effective but also socially inclusive, equitable, and sustainable for workers and communities.</p> <p data-start="2154" data-end="2438">The position offers an annual compensation package equivalent to <strong data-start="2219" data-end="2239">£70,000 per year</strong>, provides the flexibility of remote work, and allows professionals from around the world to influence how businesses, investors, governments, and communities navigate real-world climate transitions.</p> <h2 data-section-id="3u79ma" data-start="2440" data-end="2492">About the Institute for Human Rights and Business</h2> <p data-start="2494" data-end="2628">Founded in 2009, the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB) works to create a more just and regenerative global economy where:</p> <ul data-start="2630" data-end="3008"> <li data-section-id="16i367i" data-start="2630" data-end="2694">Workers and communities can effectively exercise their rights.</li> <li data-section-id="1bt8bud" data-start="2695" data-end="2799">Businesses integrate respect for people and the environment into their operations and decision-making.</li> <li data-section-id="5mm78b" data-start="2800" data-end="2892">Financial institutions leverage their influence to promote responsible business practices.</li> <li data-section-id="1sfp40b" data-start="2893" data-end="3008">Governments establish policies that encourage rights-respecting and environmentally responsible business conduct.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3010" data-end="3197">Through research, policy engagement, convening activities, and collaborative initiatives, IHRB seeks to make respect for people and the planet a core part of everyday business operations.</p> <h2 data-section-id="12pcit5" data-start="3199" data-end="3243">Understanding the JUST Stories Initiative</h2> <p data-start="3245" data-end="3349">The JUST Stories initiative was developed to address a major challenge in climate action implementation.</p> <p data-start="3351" data-end="3574">While governments, businesses, and investors increasingly commit to climate goals, many transition efforts fail because workers and communities are often excluded from decision-making processes. Such exclusions can lead to:</p> <ul data-start="3576" data-end="3686"> <li data-section-id="19imeae" data-start="3576" data-end="3599">Community resistance.</li> <li data-section-id="17z77w5" data-start="3600" data-end="3617">Project delays.</li> <li data-section-id="137p128" data-start="3618" data-end="3639">Reputational risks.</li> <li data-section-id="5bkryy" data-start="3640" data-end="3659">Financial losses.</li> <li data-section-id="1yabqpg" data-start="3660" data-end="3686">Poor long-term outcomes.</li> </ul> <p data-start="3688" data-end="3858">JUST Stories demonstrates that climate transitions become more effective, durable, and investable when workers and communities are actively involved in shaping decisions.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1k3dpxw" data-start="3860" data-end="3884">Phase I Achievements</h3> <p data-start="3886" data-end="4003">Between 2024 and 2026, JUST Stories documented real-world examples of people-centered climate transitions, including:</p> <ol data-start="4005" data-end="4202"> <li data-section-id="px9wc6" data-start="4005" data-end="4049">Coal transition initiatives in Australia.</li> <li data-section-id="3f21yb" data-start="4050" data-end="4107">Solar energy and salt-pan worker transitions in India.</li> <li data-section-id="1rymh8s" data-start="4108" data-end="4155">Affordable housing transitions in Catalonia.</li> <li data-section-id="6wbxew" data-start="4156" data-end="4202">Agricultural transition projects in Brazil.</li> </ol> <p data-start="4204" data-end="4354">These stories were developed through participatory field research and translated into actionable insights for policymakers, businesses, and investors.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1thfxx1" data-start="4356" data-end="4379">Phase II Objectives</h3> <p data-start="4381" data-end="4451">From 2026 to 2028, the program will expand significantly by producing:</p> <ul data-start="4453" data-end="4588"> <li data-section-id="1ebxlkp" data-start="4453" data-end="4514">2–3 new stories focused on people-centered decarbonization.</li> <li data-section-id="4sksxy" data-start="4515" data-end="4588">2–3 stories focused on community-led climate adaptation and resilience.</li> </ul> <p data-start="4590" data-end="4773">The Business Engagement Lead will play a central role in ensuring that lessons from these stories reach influential decision-makers and drive meaningful changes in business practices.</p> <h2 data-section-id="sqzno2" data-start="4775" data-end="4817">About the Business Engagement Lead Role</h2> <p data-start="4819" data-end="4901">This is not a traditional communications, marketing, or public relations position.</p> <p data-start="4903" data-end="5065">Instead, the role focuses on helping senior business leaders, investors, policymakers, and sector experts understand and apply lessons emerging from JUST Stories.</p> <p data-start="5067" data-end="5219">The successful candidate will be responsible for developing influence strategies that ensure the stories inform real-world climate transition decisions.</p> <p data-start="5221" data-end="5421">Working closely with IHRB&#8217;s Head of Just Transitions and research teams, the Business Engagement Lead will help translate field-based insights into practical guidance that organizations can implement.</p> <h2 data-section-id="18w7bso" data-start="5423" data-end="5446">Key Responsibilities</h2> <h3 data-section-id="kgns5s" data-start="5448" data-end="5483">1. Develop Influence Strategies</h3> <p data-start="5485" data-end="5515">The successful candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="5517" data-end="5725"> <li data-section-id="23jesc" data-start="5517" data-end="5571">Identify key decision-makers and stakeholder groups.</li> <li data-section-id="10h584f" data-start="5572" data-end="5612">Map priority audiences across sectors.</li> <li data-section-id="1sswgsa" data-start="5613" data-end="5669">Analyze transition maturity levels among stakeholders.</li> <li data-section-id="5gu8oe" data-start="5670" data-end="5725">Design targeted engagement approaches for each story.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1ixm8k0" data-start="5727" data-end="5771">2. Create Practitioner-Focused Materials</h3> <p data-start="5773" data-end="5858">The role involves transforming research findings into practical resources, including:</p> <ul data-start="5860" data-end="6017"> <li data-section-id="1mmkvjt" data-start="5860" data-end="5882">Practitioner briefs.</li> <li data-section-id="2jqhrx" data-start="5883" data-end="5920">Sector-specific guidance documents.</li> <li data-section-id="16bjglo" data-start="5921" data-end="5959">Business-focused learning materials.</li> <li data-section-id="o78epn" data-start="5960" data-end="6017">Decision-making resources for executives and investors.</li> </ul> <p data-start="6019" data-end="6062">These materials should provide insights on:</p> <ul data-start="6064" data-end="6214"> <li data-section-id="1380vye" data-start="6064" data-end="6089">Governance adaptations.</li> <li data-section-id="1m9f165" data-start="6090" data-end="6114">Commercial trade-offs.</li> <li data-section-id="w6yxyk" data-start="6115" data-end="6137">Decision sequencing.</li> <li data-section-id="j4uykr" data-start="6138" data-end="6174">Stakeholder engagement approaches.</li> <li data-section-id="103zhie" data-start="6175" data-end="6214">Transition implementation strategies.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="14rrdgp" data-start="6216" data-end="6260">3. Lead Business and Investor Engagement</h3> <p data-start="6262" data-end="6296">The Business Engagement Lead will:</p> <ul data-start="6298" data-end="6512"> <li data-section-id="pl300y" data-start="6298" data-end="6350">Build relationships with senior corporate leaders.</li> <li data-section-id="31katt" data-start="6351" data-end="6397">Engage investors and financial institutions.</li> <li data-section-id="ffv3ej" data-start="6398" data-end="6427">Conduct targeted briefings.</li> <li data-section-id="1raxhb0" data-start="6428" data-end="6465">Facilitate strategic conversations.</li> <li data-section-id="1vnbmss" data-start="6466" data-end="6512">Expand IHRB&#8217;s global private-sector network.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="my7fuj" data-start="6514" data-end="6554">4. Manage Sector Forum Participation</h3> <p data-start="6556" data-end="6581">Responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="6583" data-end="6772"> <li data-section-id="z0y25x" data-start="6583" data-end="6632">Identifying high-impact conferences and forums.</li> <li data-section-id="12lw7q3" data-start="6633" data-end="6692">Positioning JUST Stories contributors at relevant events.</li> <li data-section-id="1n9syma" data-start="6693" data-end="6727">Developing engagement materials.</li> <li data-section-id="ihkswy" data-start="6728" data-end="6772">Representing IHRB in external discussions.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="yxd09z" data-start="6774" data-end="6824">5. Design and Deliver the Annual Dilemma Forum</h3> <p data-start="6826" data-end="6930">One of the most important responsibilities will be organizing an invitation-only annual forum involving:</p> <ul data-start="6932" data-end="7100"> <li data-section-id="ib6onv" data-start="6932" data-end="6975">Approximately 35–40 senior practitioners.</li> <li data-section-id="vdb60f" data-start="6976" data-end="7019">Representatives from 25–30 organizations.</li> <li data-section-id="3powsh" data-start="7020" data-end="7056">Structured peer-learning sessions.</li> <li data-section-id="8y3xh3" data-start="7057" data-end="7100">Real-world climate transition challenges.</li> </ul> <p data-start="7102" data-end="7209">Unlike traditional conferences, these forums focus on practical problem-solving and collaborative learning.</p> <h3 data-section-id="6t2bkc" data-start="7211" data-end="7252">6. Develop Digital Masterclass Series</h3> <p data-start="7254" data-end="7341">The role includes overseeing the creation of educational masterclass content featuring:</p> <ul data-start="7343" data-end="7418"> <li data-section-id="1t958a" data-start="7343" data-end="7372">Climate transition leaders.</li> <li data-section-id="4qfi79" data-start="7373" data-end="7398">Business practitioners.</li> <li data-section-id="1aogcgx" data-start="7399" data-end="7418">Industry experts.</li> </ul> <p data-start="7420" data-end="7523">These masterclasses will be designed for internal organizational learning and professional development.</p> <h3 data-section-id="zb7mex" data-start="7525" data-end="7565">7. Influence Monitoring and Learning</h3> <p data-start="7567" data-end="7618">The successful candidate will establish systems to:</p> <ul data-start="7620" data-end="7782"> <li data-section-id="18kr765" data-start="7620" data-end="7648">Track engagement outcomes.</li> <li data-section-id="p53lgs" data-start="7649" data-end="7682">Monitor practitioner responses.</li> <li data-section-id="i9h0z9" data-start="7683" data-end="7715">Evaluate influence strategies.</li> <li data-section-id="drg8a1" data-start="7716" data-end="7742">Assess long-term impact.</li> <li data-section-id="vywsgj" data-start="7743" data-end="7782">Support donor reporting requirements.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="p7i0sa" data-start="7784" data-end="7816">Desired Skills and Experience</h2> <p data-start="7818" data-end="7981">IHRB is seeking a highly experienced professional who can effectively bridge the worlds of research, climate action, business strategy, and stakeholder engagement.</p> <p data-start="7983" data-end="8032">Ideal candidates should demonstrate expertise in:</p> <h3 data-section-id="co0mf1" data-start="8034" data-end="8057">Business Engagement</h3> <ul data-start="8059" data-end="8166"> <li data-section-id="157xxlx" data-start="8059" data-end="8084">Stakeholder management.</li> <li data-section-id="11c0nco" data-start="8085" data-end="8108">Corporate engagement.</li> <li data-section-id="o8vcbd" data-start="8109" data-end="8143">Executive relationship-building.</li> <li data-section-id="1m46jyz" data-start="8144" data-end="8166">Strategic influence.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="11ppljn" data-start="8168" data-end="8198">Climate and Sustainability</h3> <ul data-start="8200" data-end="8297"> <li data-section-id="1ts0i2p" data-start="8200" data-end="8222">Climate transitions.</li> <li data-section-id="1b1unei" data-start="8223" data-end="8241">Decarbonization.</li> <li data-section-id="dkwcdx" data-start="8242" data-end="8270">Adaptation and resilience.</li> <li data-section-id="7k5xyw" data-start="8271" data-end="8297">Sustainable development.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="16s0rcj" data-start="8299" data-end="8329">Facilitation and Convening</h3> <ul data-start="8331" data-end="8441"> <li data-section-id="140p9v3" data-start="8331" data-end="8354">Peer-learning design.</li> <li data-section-id="1qektqc" data-start="8355" data-end="8376">Forum facilitation.</li> <li data-section-id="2yipzj" data-start="8377" data-end="8408">Multi-stakeholder engagement.</li> <li data-section-id="1o5dkg5" data-start="8409" data-end="8441">Strategic dialogue management.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="osp8us" data-start="8443" data-end="8467">Research Translation</h3> <ul data-start="8469" data-end="8612"> <li data-section-id="10l0q9h" data-start="8469" data-end="8516">Converting research into actionable insights.</li> <li data-section-id="10tdj1i" data-start="8517" data-end="8558">Producing practitioner-focused content.</li> <li data-section-id="wsjp1n" data-start="8559" data-end="8585">Knowledge dissemination.</li> <li data-section-id="pj2i5i" data-start="8586" data-end="8612">Executive communication.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="w8sh1a" data-start="8614" data-end="8642">Compensation and Benefits</h2> <p data-start="8644" data-end="8680">The selected candidate will receive:</p> <ul data-start="8682" data-end="9028"> <li data-section-id="nbr7bp" data-start="8682" data-end="8724">Consultancy fee of <strong data-start="8703" data-end="8723">£5,833 per month</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="erraeu" data-start="8725" data-end="8773">Equivalent annual compensation of <strong data-start="8761" data-end="8772">£70,000</strong>.</li> <li data-section-id="1gz7j5j" data-start="8774" data-end="8806">Fully remote work arrangement.</li> <li data-section-id="kzre98" data-start="8807" data-end="8851">International collaboration opportunities.</li> <li data-section-id="1bs6s9z" data-start="8852" data-end="8919">Extensive networking with business, finance, and climate leaders.</li> <li data-section-id="phfc6" data-start="8920" data-end="8983">Opportunity to influence global climate transition practices.</li> <li data-section-id="uusby7" data-start="8984" data-end="9028">Contract running through <strong data-start="9011" data-end="9027">29 June 2028</strong>.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="maw0ah" data-start="9030" data-end="9046">Work Location</h2> <p data-start="9048" data-end="9099">This role is fully remote and open internationally.</p> <p data-start="9101" data-end="9289">However, applicants must be located in time zones that substantially overlap with Central European Time (CET) or are west of CET to facilitate collaboration with colleagues working across:</p> <ul data-start="9291" data-end="9327"> <li data-section-id="1x7guqm" data-start="9291" data-end="9300">Europe.</li> <li data-section-id="1hdcym0" data-start="9301" data-end="9310">Africa.</li> <li data-section-id="emhwft" data-start="9311" data-end="9327">North America.</li> </ul> <p data-start="9329" data-end="9345">Candidates must:</p> <ul data-start="9347" data-end="9548"> <li data-section-id="rf1vgl" data-start="9347" data-end="9409">Have legal work authorization in their country of residence.</li> <li data-section-id="dug9zq" data-start="9410" data-end="9451">Provide their own laptop and equipment.</li> <li data-section-id="1cymjsp" data-start="9452" data-end="9494">Maintain reliable internet connectivity.</li> <li data-section-id="1r4p54e" data-start="9495" data-end="9548">Be willing to travel internationally when required.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="ncj8ke" data-start="9550" data-end="9580">Important Application Dates</h2> <h3 data-section-id="1twgd2u" data-start="9582" data-end="9606">Application Deadline</h3> <p data-start="9608" data-end="9642"><strong data-start="9608" data-end="9642">5 July 2026 (11:00 PM UK Time)</strong></p> <h3 data-section-id="1m3kkga" data-start="9644" data-end="9666">Interview Schedule</h3> <ul data-start="9668" data-end="9805"> <li data-section-id="163l5r9" data-start="9668" data-end="9723">First-round interviews: Week commencing 13 July 2026.</li> <li data-section-id="1nkn955" data-start="9724" data-end="9805">Second-round interviews: One week later, including a short assessment exercise.</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1dv55ws" data-start="9807" data-end="9830">Expected Start Date</h3> <p data-start="9832" data-end="9886">As soon as possible following the recruitment process.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1k6553h" data-start="9888" data-end="9922">Why This Opportunity Stands Out</h2> <p data-start="9924" data-end="10100">The Business Engagement Lead position offers a rare opportunity to shape how businesses, investors, governments, and communities approach climate transitions on a global scale.</p> <p data-start="10102" data-end="10281">By connecting real-world stories with decision-makers, the successful candidate will help ensure that climate action becomes more inclusive, equitable, practical, and sustainable.</p> <p data-start="10283" data-end="10514">For professionals seeking to combine expertise in sustainability, human rights, business strategy, and stakeholder engagement, this role represents a highly impactful career opportunity with global reach and long-term significance.</p> <p data-start="10283" data-end="10514"><a href="https://ihrb.teamtailor.com/jobs/7882570-business-engagement-lead-just-stories" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>APPLY NOW</strong></a></p> <p dir="ltr">For more information about this opportunity, visit <a href="https://ihrb.teamtailor.com/jobs/7882570-business-engagement-lead-just-stories" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Discover more Global Job Opportunities on OFY <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/?s=job" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" 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