Senior Consultant - Corporate Sustainability

Lewis Davey; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Consultant specializing in Sustainability. The role requires experience in managing sustainability projects, developing Net Zero strategies, and fostering client relationships. The position offers a hybrid work environment across preferred locations in London, Slough, Reading, and Wokingham. Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of ESG issues and possess excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in sustainability projects, either as a consultant or in a corporate role.
• Strong understanding of the ESG regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Interpret corporate reporting data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop Net Zero Strategies aligned with clients' commercial goals.
• Lead delivery of clients' sustainability programmes.

Skills

Sustainability project management

Client relationship management

ESG materiality

Net zero carbon understanding

Auditing

Job description

Senior Consultant - Sustainability

Lewis Davey is recruiting a Senior Consultant who holds broad but extensive knowledge in sustainability, with a proven track record of working successfully within the industry either as a consultant or delivering in-house sustainability services. This role would suit a strong consultant - sustainability generalist looking to step up and take on more responsibility. Focused on corporate sustainability, bringing a commercial approach across managing teams, building client relationships and project managing the delivery of sustainability programmes. Competent in discussing how sustainability is managed and embedded across the business, while requesting evidence, being inquisitive and identifying gaps in how an organisation manages its approach. This is not a compliance-based role, but one that looks to create competitive advantage or sector leadership through improving social and environmental impacts. Hybrid role - preferred locations are across London, Slough, Reading and Wokingham.

Role

• Interpreting corporate reporting data and using the information to identify risks and opportunities
• Involvement in developing sales leads and preparing bids and proposals, including costing
• Developing ESG and Net Zero Strategies aligned with clients' commercial goals and culture
• Assisting in leading the delivery of clients' sustainability programmes through project teams
• Working team members towards achieving organisational goals. This includes providing clear direction, setting expectations and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Developing zero carbon roadmaps including Scope 3 emissions
• Contributing to the development of new service offers and the assets used to deliver them

What you will need to succeed

• Some years' experience of involvement in sustainability projects, ideally as a consultant or alternatively leading a team as an in-house corporate sustainability professional
• Experience of the principles of net zero carbon, science-based targets and materiality
• Good understanding of ESG materiality and the ability to identify material issues for a broad range of businesses
• Strong understanding of the domestic ESG regulatory framework, its direction and how businesses should be adapting
• Experience of conducting audits, identifying gaps in sustainability performance and preparing reports
• Ability to work multiple projects and deliver them on time and within budget
• The ability to confidently build and manage client relationships
• Good team skills and the ability to motivate others

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and looking to develop professionally, then get in touch today for more information.

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