ISEAL is looking for an experienced researcher or consultancy team to conduct background research and deliver a concise report that summarises the available evidence on social and ethical auditing, drawing out key critiques and synthesising recommendations for voluntary sustainability schemes. This consultancy is part of ISEAL’s efforts to improve the credibility and reliability of audit and assurance functions of sustainability standards, especially to deliver against human rights and decent work goals. ISEAL will use the insights from this research to drive learning and improvements in practice with its Community Members.