ESG Consultant - Climate Risk Focus

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an ESG Consultant with expertise in climate risk assessment. The ideal candidate will lead projects that involve evaluating climate-related financial risks and developing tailored assessments for clients. Responsibilities include producing ESG reports and supporting clients to understand regulatory requirements and enhance their climate resilience. This hybrid role requires proven experience and excellent communication skills, offering a salary between £35,000 and £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience assessing climate-related financial risks using climate models.
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting standards and compliance.
• Comfortable with climate risk data and stress testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead climate risk analysis within ESG consultancy projects.
• Develop bespoke climate risk assessments aligned with regulatory needs.
• Produce ESG reports communicating risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Support clients in building climate resilience through data-driven insights.

Skills

Assessment of climate-related financial risks

Knowledge of TCFD and ISSB standards

ESG reporting and regulatory compliance

Excellent communication skills

Client engagement experience

Job description

ESG Consultant – Climate Risk Focus

Location: London/Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days in the office per week)

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Our client is looking for an ESG Consultant with a strong background in climate risk assessment and management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on helping businesses understand and respond to climate-related financial risks in line with global disclosure standards such as TCFD and ISSB.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead climate risk analysis within ESG consultancy projects, advising clients on physical and transitional risks.
• Apply frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, and SASB to support climate risk disclosures and scenario analysis.
• Develop bespoke climate risk and opportunity assessments aligned with client sector and regulatory needs.
• Produce ESG and TCFD-aligned reports that clearly communicate risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to integrate climate risk into business strategy and risk management frameworks.
• Support clients in building climate resilience through data-driven insights and policy recommendations.
• Maintain strong project oversight, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across all touchpoints.

Professional and Personal Attributes

• Proven experience assessing climate-related financial risks, using tools such as climate models and scenario analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting standards and how they apply to risk disclosure and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable working with climate risk data, transition pathways, and stress testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex risks for diverse audiences.
• Confident in engaging with clients, guiding them through regulatory changes and disclosure obligations.
• Committed to advancing climate resilience and sustainability through meaningful client impact.