Job Description

Description

About Anthesis

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.



At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Summary of Role

Anthesis is seeking highly motivated candidates to join our Human Rights team based in London. We are the legacy human rights team of Wallbrook, a leading consultancy that was merged with Anthesis in June 2023. We are a fast-growing team and are looking for resourceful, diligent and proactive candidates.



The successful candidate will have excellent qualitative research skills, be a naturally gifted writer, and display an innate sense of curiosity about human rights, international affairs, public policy and global markets. The candidate will either be a recent graduate (with a relevant human rights/social science focused degree) or a graduate with 1-3 years' relevant experience who is looking to further their career in human rights.




Candidates who have lived, worked and/or travelled across the following regions are strongly encouraged to apply: Africa, Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.



Working proficiency of additional languages is a plus.

We are particularly looking for candidates who are fluent in French.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct human rights impact and risk assessments, human rights investigations, human rights due diligence and other human rights-related research. Conduct semi-structured interviews with human rights experts and impacted rightsholders, and in-depth open source research. Write concise, cogent summary reports; present findings to clients and assist on implementation plans. Participate in site visits with the team and coordinate remote site visits across the world. Engage with companies, policymakers, NGOs, journalists and other members of civil society on business & human rights issues. Design proposals and pitch business & human rights projects to potential clients.

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Key Requirements:

We require as a minimum these qualifications and experience:A demonstrable understanding of and interest in human rights - experience in the sector is highly desirable; and A bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
Candidates should also have demonstrable skills in the following areas:Impeccable English-language writing skills; Excellent research skills and attention to detail; Time management skills: ability to prioritize multiple competing projects under tight deadlines; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Professional proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite; Proactivity and resourcefulness; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of work; and Respond well to feedback.

Location:

London (Hybrid - Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office in Farringdon).

Deadline:

Applications close on 9 November, but will be reviewed on a rolling basis - early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship:

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

Your Benefits

Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME's who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

About Anthesis Group

Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world's largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,400+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US.



We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you're ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.



Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.



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