Senior ESG & Sustainability Consultant

Lewis Davey; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead sustainability programmes and build client relationships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in sustainability, excels in project management, and is skilled in stakeholder engagement. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on net zero and responsible business practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading sustainability projects.
• Experience conducting audits and preparing reports.
• Ability to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of net zero carbon principles.
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of clients’ sustainability programmes.
• Conduct discovery sessions to assess clients’ activities.
• Develop ESG roadmaps and support clients in establishing processes.
• Prepare bids and proposals, including costing.
• Guide team members towards achieving goals.

Skills

Leading sustainability projects

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Client relationship building

Excellent presentation skills

Job description

Senior Consultant: Lewis Davey is looking to speak with ‘passionate about the industry’ consultants who hold some experience in building stakeholder relationships and leading the delivery of sustainability programmes. An opportunity within a smaller agile business that thrives on team environment and is set to expand rapidly. Working in partnership with clients to advise and set out strategic direction beyond a compliance led approach. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in their key areas of net zero and responsible business.

Role

• Leading the delivery of clients’ sustainability programmes through project teams
• Conducting Responsible Business discovery sessions to assess the effectiveness of clients’ activities and identifying risks and opportunities
• Carrying out stakeholder engagement programmes and developing materiality assessments
• Building effective working relationships with clients and key stakeholder groups
• Developing ESG roadmaps and supporting clients to establish the systems and processes to underpin them
• Contributing to the development of new service offers and the assets they require
• Developing sales leads and preparing bids and proposals, including costing
• Speaking at events and preparing thought leadership pieces
• Leading and guiding team members towards achieving organisational goals. This includes providing clear direction, setting expectations and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

What you will need to succeed

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience leading sustainability projects, ideally as a consultant or alternatively leading an in-house sustainability team
• Extensive experience of conducting audits, conducting gap analysis and preparing reports
• Ability to lead multiple projects and deliver them on time and within budget
• The ability to confidently build client relationships and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Good delegation skills and the ability to motivate others
• A sound understanding of the commercial context of sustainability
• A good understanding and strong experience of the principles of net zero carbon, science-based targets and materiality
• A working knowledge of common ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks
• Experience of leading and motivating team members towards achieving organisational goals
• Excellent English oral and written skills; strong presentation skills
• The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK

Please note that we will endeavour to review your application within two weeks and, if there is interest in your candidacy, a Consultant will be in touch. Unfortunately, due to the significant amount of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback so if you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest.

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Lewis Davey specialise in recruiting talented people across Town Planning, Cleantech & Sustainability and Environmental industries.