Senior Sustainability Consultant

DNV GL; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to drive supply chain sustainability strategies. This role involves business development activities and project leadership in ESG advisory areas. The consultant will leverage their expertise to meet clients' sustainability goals while leading talented project teams and ensuring client satisfaction.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Employer-matched pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate ESG/sustainability advisory.
• Ability to lead multiple project teams effectively.
• Demonstrated performance in business sales development.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in supply chain sustainability and ESG areas.
• Direct work of project teams.
• Develop solutions for conflicting stakeholder needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Business development

Job description

Are you interested in helping companies develop their supply chain sustainability strategies and have an interest in ESG advisory and assurance?

As part team of professionals and world class experts we help clients integrate sustainability into their core business and financial strategy, enterprise risk management, operations, and supply chains, acting as a trusted third party delivering a full suite of assurance and advisory services.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Sustainability Consultant with proven business development and technical skills in one or more of the following supply chain sustainability areas to join our UK Sustainability and ESG Services Team:

• Human rights and social performance
• Chain of custody and traceability
• Digital assurance
• Experience with leading reporting and assurance standards

You will also get the opportunity to lead projects in other ESG areas, such as:

• Sustainable finance advisory
• Report assurance
• Sustainability strategy
• Supply chain sustainability

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• Aptitude to play a leading role in business development related to supply chain sustainability advisory and assurance
• Demonstratable senior level experience in corporate ESG/sustainability in one or more of our services outlined above
• Ability to direct the work of multiple project teams efficiently and effectively
• Accountability towards business sales development sales targets with demonstratable performance against these
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to be inclusive and be clear and concise
• Excellent oral and written business English communication skills
• Proactively seeks to identify real customer needs and manages customer expectations accordingly
• An understanding of conflicting stakeholder needs and ability to develop solutions to address these
• Willingness to travel and work around the UK and overseas

Our offer:

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

The position is rewarded appropriately and includes good benefits such as:

• Lifestyle benefits (26 days of annual leave + opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options)
• Wellbeing benefits (inc Private Medical and Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance and free fruit)
• Pension Scheme: employer-matched pension contributions (employer contribution - up to 9%)
• Travel benefits (inc Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme)
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection benefits
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £500)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
• Company contribution towards; eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccination
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money, and health

If you feel that this is the place for you, apply!

* Please note we may close this position earlier in case of finding successful candidates.

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is an independent assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries. Through assessment and digital assurance solutions, DNV helps companies build trust and transparency around products, assets, supply chains and ecosystems.

Whether certifying products, verifying claims or optimizing and decarbonizing supply chains, DNV helps companies manage risks and realize their long-term strategic goals, improving ESG performance and generating lasting, sustainable results.

Combining sustainability, supply chain and digital expertise, DNV works to create new assurance models enabling interaction and transaction transparency across value chains. Drawing on our wide technical and industry expertise, we work with companies worldwide to bridge trust gaps among consumers, producers and suppliers.

Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV helps tackle the challenges and global transformations facing its customers and the world today and is a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

About the company

DNV GL is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Høvik, Norway.

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