Consulting Director

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consultancy is seeking a strategic leader with expertise in nature strategies at the intersection of industry, finance, and biodiversity. The role involves developing nature-positive strategies, designing innovative finance mechanisms, and ensuring project excellence for major clients. Candidates should have a strong background in sustainability advisory, financial markets, and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to drive significant impact in nature-finance solutions across various sectors while being part of an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in sustainability & strategy advisory or corporate strategy roles.
• Proven track record in nature-related strategies, biodiversity, and water stewardship.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, ESG frameworks, and investment mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nature-positive strategies for resource-intensive sectors.
• Design nature-finance mechanisms and investment frameworks.
• Identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities across value chain actors.
• Ensure excellence in strategic engagements for global clients.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in Environmental Science

Job description

About the Role

ERM is seeking a strategic leader with deep expertise in nature strategies at the nexus of industry, finance, and biodiversity. This role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering a major global program focused on nature-positive transformation across value chains, while driving commercial growth and innovation in nature-finance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Technical Leadership:
  • Develop and implement nature-positive strategies for resource-intensive sectors and financial markets, aligned with TNFD, SBTN, and global frameworks.
  • Innovate solutions that integrate biodiversity, water stewardship, and climate interdependencies across entire value chains.
• Finance Innovation:
  • Design nature-finance mechanisms, investment frameworks, and risk assessment tools for institutional investors and corporates.
  • Support development of financial instruments that embed nature considerations into capital allocation and performance models.
• Commercial Development:
  • Identify and pursue cross-sell opportunities across upstream, midstream, and downstream actors.
  • Collaborate with account teams to expand client relationships and unlock new revenue streams linked to nature and water strategies.
• Project Delivery:
  • Ensure excellence in strategic engagements for global industrial and financial clients.
• Thought Leadership:
  • Position ERM as a leader in nature-finance integration and biodiversity-water nexus through publications, events, and client forums.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Advanced degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or related field
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of professional experience in sustainability & strategy advisory or corporate strategy roles.
  • Proven track record in nature-related strategies, biodiversity, and water stewardship.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets, ESG frameworks, and investment mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with critical minerals value chains and resource-intensive sectors is a strong plus.
• Skills:
  • Commercial acumen with ability to develop client relationships and drive revenue growth.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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