Environmental, Social and Governance Consultant

Machnet B.V.; Stokenchurch; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks an experienced ESG Consultant to focus on client management throughout the ESG process. The role involves working within sustainability services, ensuring compliance, and staying updated on relevant legislation and trends. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. This full-time, hybrid position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits, including health insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Employee referral scheme

Private health insurance

Pension contribution

Free parking

Contribution towards eye test

Employee assistant programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Two years of commercial/customer facing experience in sustainability or environmental management.
• Strong understanding of ESG-related subject.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for all aspects of ESG.
• Manage clients through the ESG process for compliance.
• Keep abreast of UK legislation and market trends.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Location: Hybrid Stokenchurch with requirement to travel to site assessments.

Salary: £30K - £45K per annum, based on experience.

Contract: Full time, Permanent.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Private health insurance
• Pension contribution
• Free parking
• Contribution towards eye test
• Employee assistant programme
• Cycle to work scheme

DEKRA is the world's leading vehicle testing and inspections organisation, with over 48,000 employees in more than 60 countries.

The core activities of the global DEKRA business involve vehicle inspections and testing, automotive solutions and claims management as well as process safety and explosives testing.

We now have an incredibly exciting opportunity for ESG Consultants to join us all across the country and assume responsibility for managing a number of clients at any one time through the various elements of the ESG process.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for all aspects of ESG.
• Manage clients through the ESG process to a point of Compliance (Certification).
• Identify how our service offers can be continuously improved.
• Identify other opportunities to deliver services within the Sustainability Services area.
• Provide support to Customer to maximise their EcoVadis rating either for the first time or at point of renewal.
• Keep abreast of UK legislation, industry and market trends, competition, best practices, and emerging issues related to ESG and other sustainability services.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with DEKRA's policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to DEKRA UK's Environmental & Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a sustainability services-related area, such as environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
• Two years of commercial/customer facing experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related fields is essential.
• A deep understanding of all aspects of the ESG subject.
• Consulting and or Auditing experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to ESG and related sustainability services.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are important for effectively communicating to clients but also internal stakeholders.
• Experience with EcoVadis is also desirable.
• Experience in environmental risk assessments, ESG due diligence, product carbon foot printing, or EHS frameworks is highly desirable.
• Certification in the field of sustainability is an advantage.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.