Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Management and Advisory

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Consultant for Supply Chain Management to drive sustainability initiatives. This role involves leading a team to develop innovative strategies that integrate sustainability into core business practices. You will leverage your extensive experience in business development and supply chain advisory to address critical issues such as human rights, environmental impact, and governance. With a strong focus on personal growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a range of flexible benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

26 days annual leave

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Gym allowance

Pension Scheme

Travel benefits

Life Assurance

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Reimbursement of professional membership fees

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience in supply chain sustainability advisory.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experts in supply chain sustainability strategies.
• Manage multiple project teams efficiently and meet sales targets.

Skills

Business Development

Supply Chain Sustainability Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

ESG/Sustainability Knowledge

Job description

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Principal Consultant - Supply Chain Management and Advisory, London

Client:

DNV

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you interested in helping companies develop their supply chain sustainability strategies and have an interest in wider supply chain challenges?

We are looking for an established leader with supply chain advisory and audit experience to continue the growth of the supply chain service area. With a proven track record of business development and technical skills in one or more of the following supply chain sustainability areas, you will manage and lead a team of experts supporting our clients to integrate sustainability into their core business, enterprise risk management, operations, and value chains by delivering assurance and advisory services.

• Experience working with companies on labour and human rights issues, governance, supply chain due diligence, environmental and social impact assessments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Human rights and social performance
• Chain of custody and traceability
• Digital assurance
• Leading reporting and assurance standards experience

Additionally, you will have opportunities to lead projects in other sustainability areas such as:

• Sustainable finance advisory
• Climate change/risk consulting
• Report assurance
• Sustainability strategy

Our offer:

We provide opportunities for personal growth through our 70-20-10 philosophy (70% on-the-job learning, 20% coaching, 10% training) and an individual career development plan.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Lifestyle benefits (26 days annual leave + up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical)
• Wellbeing benefits (Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance, free fruit)
• Pension Scheme: employer-matched contributions (up to 9%)
• Travel benefits (Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme)
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees (up to £500)
• Employee retail discount access
• Company contributions for eye tests, glasses, and flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you think you're suitable, apply now!

* Note: we may close this position early upon finding suitable candidates.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, ethnicity, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, or political opinion. We celebrate diversity and invite you to join us.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven business development experience in supply chain sustainability advisory and assurance
• Project Director skills and stakeholder management experience
• Line management experience of at least three team members
• Senior-level experience in corporate ESG/sustainability related to our services
• Ability to manage multiple project teams efficiently
• Track record of meeting sales targets and performance metrics
• Excellent communication skills, inclusive, clear, and concise
• Strong English language skills, both oral and written
• Customer needs awareness and expectation management
• Ability to develop solutions for conflicting stakeholder needs
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally