Associate Director - Sustainability

Anthesis Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in London is seeking an Associate Director to lead projects embedding sustainability into business models. The role requires over 8 years of experience in management consulting, focusing on sustainability strategy. You will drive innovation, manage large-scale projects, and mentor teams while achieving significant sales targets. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered in a cooperative work atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Two volunteering days off

Day off for birthday

Employee Participation Plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or related field.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale projects.
• Strong ability to link sustainability initiatives to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability strategy engagements for large businesses.
• Design and implement strategies integrating sustainability into core functions.
• Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring delivery excellence.
• Achieve annual sales targets of £400k+ through business development.

Skills

Management consulting experience

Sustainability strategy

Project management

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Associate Director - Sustainability

Department: Leadership & Change : Leadership & Change

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - London

Description

As an Associate Director in our Sustainability Strategy team, you will lead projects that embed sustainability into business models, operations, and culture—turning sustainability into a driver of innovation and competitive advantage. This senior role requires deep expertise in sustainability strategy and the ability to deliver commercially focused solutions that transform businesses for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Delivery: Lead sustainability strategy engagements for large businesses, managing projects valued at £250k+.
• Design and implement strategies that integrate sustainability into core business functions, demonstrating measurable value and growth potential.
• Drive innovation and transformation initiatives, positioning sustainability as a source of new products, services, and market opportunities.
• Help clients to turn technical sustainability challenges into business and culture change opportunities.
• Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring excellence in delivery and client satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on sustainability‑led business transformation.
• Growth: Expand existing accounts through strategic insight and strong client relationships.
• Sales: Achieve annual sales targets of £400k+ through new business development and account growth.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing and pitching for new opportunities.
• Stay ahead of trends in sustainability, ESG, and business innovation to inform client work and thought leadership.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 8+ years of experience in management consulting or a related field, with a focus on sustainability strategy and business transformation.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale projects for major organizations.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to link sustainability initiatives to business growth and innovation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.

Job 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 experience and skills.
• Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your birthday.
• 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.