Sample CR Job Descriptions

We are frequently asked by companies to help them to design a role for CR professionals. We like to help, but there are so many structures and levels of maturity of CR that this is one of the most difficult requests we get. 

We have worked with Acre to come up with a few sample job descriptions that organisation's can use to give them inspiration for designing roles. They are divided into three levels and broadly follow the maturing of of organisations embracing a new approach to CR all the way through to organisations which see CR as a key driver of value creation in their business. 

You can download the job descriptions here:

• The Reactive Phase, where there is a definite recognition of a need to engage in sustainability issues but a great deal of uncertainty and lack of expertise at board level, (CSR is often seen as a cost or a ‘nice to have’ rather than core to business strategy). Corporate Social Responsibility Manager (235 kb)

• The Proactive Phase, where the business case for CR has been established and approved and has senior level buy in and support, and where there is a development of a clear vision of CR aims which are aligned with the organisation’s culture and aspirations. Corporate Social Responsibility Manager - Proactive Phase (240 kb)

• The Opportunity Phase, where sustainability is considered a valuable part of corporate strategy and is embedded deep within the organisation. Corporate Social Responsibility Manager - Opportunity Phase (241 kb)