Senior ESG Consultant

RPS Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in the UK is seeking a Senior ESG Consultant to join their Environmental team. The ideal candidate will develop effective environmental, social, and governance strategies for clients, provide guidance on climate action and sustainability initiatives, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. Join a diverse community committed to inclusivity and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Transparency in career pathway

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience delivering consulting work across multiple areas.
• Advising clients on climate action and TCFD reporting.
• Full understanding and belief in RPS’ Purpose, Promise and Behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ESG strategies and solutions for clients.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients.
• Actively contribute to discussions during meetings.

Skills

Climate change and Net Zero Carbon

Sustainability strategy and engagement

Environmental compliance

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Education

Degree (BSc / BEng) in relevant subject

Relevant Masters (MSc)

Job description

Senior ESG Consultant

Founded in 1970, RPS is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 consultants and service providers. Operating in 125 countries across six continents we define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource‑scarce world.

RPS are looking for a Senior Consultant (ESG) to join our leading Environmental team, responsible for developing effective environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies and solutions for our clients while helping develop new opportunities.

Who we're looking for

• Experience in delivering consulting work across multiple areas, which may include specialisms in 2 or more of the following areas: climate change and Net Zero Carbon, natural capital, sustainability strategy and engagement, responsible sourcing, supply chain sustainability, social‑ethical labour and human rights issues, environmental compliance, producer responsibility, H&S and welfare, governance systems, EHS management systems, waste / water management and biodiversity
• Advising clients on climate action, carbon footprinting, NZC programmes, offsetting and related activities, TCFD reporting, SBTi setting
• Strong technical knowledge of current and imminent UK legislation in relation to environmental, social and governance regulations, policy, guidance, procedures and industry‑specific operational regulations
• Knowledge and experience of applying environmental liability and sustainability principles across a wide range of sectors
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Very good communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with team, colleagues, clients and external bodies
• Good financial and project management skills
• Actively add to the discussion at meetings
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• A positive approach to their own professional development
• A full understanding and belief in RPS’ Purpose, Promise and Behaviour
• A strong knowledge of the technical discipline including the current methods, legislation, techniques and guidance which directs the services we provide
• Degree (BSc / BEng) in relevant subject preferably with relevant Masters (MSc) or post‑graduate qualification
• Subject to the role and business unit employed within, already be or be working towards Chartered membership of the relevant professional body in the chosen professional area (IEMA, IES)

What’s in it for you

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversity and inclusion

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:

We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.

We are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes to reflect the diversity of the communities and clients we serve and to secure, develop, and retain the best talent for the company’s future.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.