Sustainability Consultant

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global assurance provider is seeking an experienced Sustainability Consultant in the UK. The candidate will support clients in enhancing trust and transparency around ESG and non-financial reporting. Responsibilities include managing assurance projects, understanding regulatory frameworks, and driving business development. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including a competitive salary, lifestyle and wellbeing perks, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

26 days of leave plus unpaid leave options

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Gym allowance

Employer-matched pension contributions

Travel benefits including Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience with ISAE 3000, AA1000, ISO 14064 standards.
• Understanding of regulatory environment (CSRD, SEC, Green Taxonomy).
• Familiar with core reporting frameworks (GHG Protocol, CDP, GRI, etc.).
• Willingness to travel for work across the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Support companies in ESG and non-financial reporting.
• Lead and manage assurance projects.
• Identify customer needs and manage expectations.
• Collaborate with sustainability professionals and experts.

Skills

Knowledge of non-financial assurance reporting

Excellent data analysis skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Business development experience

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

AboutSCPA

We help our customers respond to the increased demand for trust and transparency around products, assets, supply chains, and ecosystems, driving the transformation of the assurance industry. Whether certifying products, sharing 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. Drawing on our wide technical and industry expertise, we work with companies worldwide to bridge trust gaps among consumers, producers and suppliers.

Are you skilled at supporting companies build trust and transparency around their ESG and non-financial reporting?

As part of a team of ESG and sustainability professionals and world class experts, we help customers 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 ESG assurance and advisory services.

We’re looking for an experienced Sustainability Consultant, ideally with experience in delivering assurance over non-financial reporting products, including ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)/sustainability KPI’s, operational and performance metrics and other regulatory disclosures.

Although your focus will be assurance, you may also get the opportunity to lead and support projects in our other advisory service lines:

• Sustainable finance advisory
• Green bond verification
• Climate change/risk consulting
• Sustainability strategy
• Supply chain

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)
• Reimbursement 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

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.

The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of key non-financial assurance reporting and assurance, standards such as ISAE 3000, AA1000, ISO 14064
• A sound understanding of the current regulatory environment and upcoming legislation (CSRD, SEC, Green Taxonomy)
• Knowledge and understanding of core reporting frameworks including the GHG Protocol, CDP, GRI, ISSB, TCFD, TNFD amongst others.
• Experience in business development
• Excellent oral and written business English communication skills
• Excellent data analysis skills and proficiency with excel is desirable
• Proactively seeks to identify real customer needs and manages customer expectations accordingly
• An understanding of conflicting stakeholder needs and the ability to develop solutions to address these
• Willingness to travel and work around the UK and overseas

Posting Deadline: 8/08/2025

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.