Senior Sustainability Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead sustainability strategy initiatives across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for sustainability, offering a hybrid working model for flexible collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project delivery.
• Comprehensive understanding of environmental and social impact measurement.
• Extensive industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape sustainability strategy projects across diverse sectors.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in sustainability.
• Team leadership responsibilities included.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Delivery

Sustainability Program Delivery

Education

Experience in Consultancy

Understanding of ESG Frameworks

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Allen & York are delighted to be supporting our specalist client to find a Senior Sustainability Consultant, who is a purpose-driven professional to lead and shape sustainability strategy projects across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven track record in both project delivery and thought leadership.

Our client offers environmental and social sustainable business solutions to a broad client base, including SMEs, multinational corporations, government bodies, and NGOs. They specialize in Climate and Net Zero, Responsible Business, and ESG Reporting and Regulations, and manage the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI).

As an agile and rapidly expanding business, they partner with clients to move beyond compliance, fostering sustainable futures that confer competitive advantages. Based in Wokingham, a hybrid working model post-induction is on offer, combining remote work with office collaboration. We value hard work with opportunities for swift career progression, client engagement, and industry exposure.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for sustainability, extensive industry experience (preferably in consultancy), and expertise in stakeholder engagement and sustainability program delivery. A comprehensive understanding of environmental and social impact measurement, ESG frameworks, and strategic program implementation is essential. This role includes team leadership responsibilities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.