Human Rights Manager

Do you want to play a key role in strengthening Carlsberg’s Human Rights program for a global brewer with a unique purpose, leading brands, and an ambitious ESG agenda? Then this might be the role for you.

We are looking for a Manager to join our Group Sustainability team and help drive our commitment to responsibility, accountability, and high ESG standards. As a subject matter expert on human rights, you will lead key workstreams and build strong partnerships across the business to identify and mitigate risks, while accelerating positive impact for people affected by our operations.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will further develop and implement Carlsberg’s approach to human rights, ensuring alignment with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and compliance with key regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the UK Modern Slavery Act, the Norwegian Transparency Act, and the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Law. Working closely with colleagues across our value chain—including procurement, responsible sourcing, corporate affairs, and HR—you will strengthen our human rights program and embed it into our broader ESG strategy.

Your primary tasks and responsibilities include:

Managing Carlsberg’s Human Rights program and ensuring implementation of the UN Guiding Principles across the value chain, prioritizing areas with the most severe risks
Driving ongoing human rights due diligence, grievance mechanisms, remedy processes, stakeholder engagement, and reporting
Monitoring existing and emerging legislation and building internal capacity on human rights
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to address salient human rights issues and develop action plans
Advising management on human rights trends and actions
Engaging with industry peers and stakeholders to identify collaborative opportunities
Collecting, managing, and reporting human rights data and other social KPIs
Supporting compliance with regulations and responding to customer and stakeholder requests
Leading training and capacity building for colleagues across the business

What we’re looking for

Minimum 5 years’ experience in human rights within a business context
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize effectively
Solid understanding of human rights and labor rights standards
Experience working across international markets or in a matrix organization is an advantage
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to deliver results independently and collaboratively
Fluent in written and spoken English

What you can expect

In Carlsberg, we are brewing for a better today and tomorrow, and what we can offer you is an equal opportunity to grow across our company.

All of this is taking place in a culturally diverse environment, where we celebrate our successes together and where no matter where you are from, who you are, or what experiences you bring to the table, all we say is: WELCOME YOU!

If you join our team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

Flexible, hybrid work model
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Unlimited soft drinks and coffee in the office
Monthly beer and soft drink allowance
Well-equipped and comfortable office in the heart of Carlsberg City District in Valby, Copenhagen

Interested?

Apply through the link. Please note that this is the only way we accept applications.

The deadline for applying is the 21st of January 2026. We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled sooner than the deadline, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Interviews will take place throughout January and February, and we aim for a start date of 1 April 2026. The role is based at our Group office in the Carlsberg District, Copenhagen, Denmark. As this is a global position, some international travel should be expected.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.