Sustainability Consultant FTC

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic advisory agency in London is looking for a Sustainability Consultant on a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role includes developing sustainability reports, conducting materiality assessments, and maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of ESG reporting experience and knowledge of relevant industry standards. This position offers the opportunity to work within a growing team on impactful sustainability challenges.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience with ESG reporting and materiality assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards such as the GRI Standards, CSRD/ESRS, ISSB, TCFD, UNGC, and UN SDGs.
• Ability to multi-task across different projects and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of corporate sustainability reports.
• Conduct double materiality assessments.
• Lead research on clients and market trends.

Skills

ESG reporting

Materiality assessments

Client relationship building

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Sustainability Consultant – 9-month fixed term contract

About Sustainability and Impact at Luminous and the role

Luminous is a strategic advisory and communications agency based in London and working with clients around the world. We have been building the Sustainability & Impact (S&I) offer in recent years, moving from a solid base of award-winning reporting to a diversified suite of services, including materiality assessments, strategy development, implementation and internal engagement.

We are now an established team of four with a growing pipeline and an enviable client list and expect to double revenue over the next couple of years. To support our growing number of clients we are seeking a sustainability consultant to contribute to the development and delivery of Luminous’ sustainability reporting and materiality offer.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with a growing and expert team on interesting sustainability challenges for a range of UK-based and global clients.

Key responsibilities

Deliver exceptional reporting projects

• Support the development of corporate sustainability reports, including developing reporting concepts, structure, key messaging, and overall content, as well as liaising with copywriters, the creative team and account management.
• Advise clients on the application of reporting standards and frameworks such as CSRD, GRI, TPT, TCFD, UNGC, ISSB, and UN SDGs.
• Advise clients on the changing nature of voluntary guidance and forthcoming policy and regulation as it pertains to sustainability reporting.
• Support the development and delivery of issue-based reports such as climate transition plans and standalone social impact reports.

Drive robust and credible materiality Assessments

• Support the development and delivery of double materiality assessments to inform report content and sustainability strategy development.
• Support stakeholder interviews and evaluation.

Undertake decision useful research

• Conduct desk-based benchmarking and research on clients, sectors, and market trends.
• Synthesize research findings into key themes, analyse information to develop conclusions and draft recommendations for client deliverables.
• Lead and develop our repository and knowledge of reporting standards and frameworks, and associated sustainability policies and regulation.

Build successful client relationships

• Participate in client meetings and workshops, building trust and spotting opportunities to deliver value.
• Actively support clients with their challenges, being a go to partner for client teams.

Skills, experience, and attributes

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience with ESG reporting and materiality assessments.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards such as the GRI Standards, CSRD/ESRS, ISSB, TCFD, UNGC, and UN SDGs.
• You are positive, friendly and a team player who can help motivate colleagues and inspire others around you
• You have a can-do attitude with the ability to multi-task across different projects
• You can work both autonomously and as part of a team, being organised and possessing great attention to detail, to deliver the highest standards of output while working across multiple projects
• You are attentive and committed to clients’ needs, can be flexible in approach and always offer solutions to problems

Living our Values

At Luminous, the work we do matters. It has meaning, impact and builds belief. Our people are united by our common purpose and want to make a difference in business and society. They aspire to do their best work and be proud of what they achieve.

Our culture is a conscious choice and built around shared values and behaviours. We celebrate individual strengths and perspectives but together we are connected by a shared ambition, mutual respect, and kindness. We know what we stand for and what we want to be known for.

The whole company works to a clear set of values and behaviours that determine the way we do things. You can find these here.