Sustainability Strategist with strong Reporting Direction and Communications Experience

Neko London; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate communications consultancy in London seeks an experienced Sustainability Strategy and Reporting Consultant / Senior Account Director. This role involves guiding clients through sustainability challenges, managing ESG reporting, and collaborating with creative teams. Ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of global reporting standards and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The position allows for remote or hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in ESG and sustainability reporting.
• Proven ability to lead client and internal teams.
• Deep understanding of global reporting frameworks.
• Creative thinking and strategic guidance on ESG narratives.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through the sustainability landscape.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate on high-quality Reports and communications.
• Lead proposal presentations to prospective clients.

Skills

Client engagement

Regulatory knowledge (CSRD, ISSB)

Reporting production expertise

Strategic counsel

Creative collaboration

Business development

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a brilliant corporate communications agency that is looking for an experienced Sustainability Strategy and Reporting Consultant / Senior Account Director to join their skilled team. It’s an advisory role in sustainability strategy, whilst also leading with clients and internal teams on the delivery of ESG and integrated reporting, and working with internal creative teams to deliver communications around this. The role requires someone who already has exposure to each area and who is adaptable and excited about a varied role where you can carve your career path whilst developing deep partnerships with global clients.

Responsibilities

• In this hands on role, you’ll work closely with clients to guide them through the evolving sustainability landscape.
• You’ll need to have a deep knowledge of the latest regulation with CSRD and ISSB and have tangible experience of all areas of reporting production from content to data management.
• You’ll provide clear, strategic counsel to a variety of clients, helping them align their sustainability disclosures with regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations.
• You’ll work with the wider agency team including the Creative Department on the delivery of best in class Reports and supporting communications.
• You should be comfortable planning communications around the release of reports or clients’ sustainability / ESG initiatives.
• Stay up to date with the latest reporting management tools such as Workiva.
• Enjoy leading with clients and building consultative relationships as well as leading with internal teams and mentoring or managing more junior team members.
• Be involved in proposals and presenting to new prospect clients.

Key experience

• Have a proven track record of leading both client facing and internal teams to deliver high-quality reports and compelling supporting communication.
• Possess deep expertise in global reporting frameworks and standards, including ESRS, CSRD, NFRD, GRI, IFRS and ESG reporting indices.
• Experienced in conducting sustainability materiality assessments and managing stakeholders.
• Offer strategic guidance on ESG narratives that will run through reporting and marketing campaigns and communication planning.
• Have a background in collaborating with creative teams to shape and produce sustainability related reports and content.
• Feel confident engaging with senior executives, including facilitating interviews and leading workshops.
• Be skilled at spotting, developing and securing new business / growth opportunities, including leading client presentations and pitch meetings.
• Have knowledge of corporate communications and the production of these, including digital formats.

All applicants should be able to demonstrate

• A flair for creativity and fresh thinking.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to take initiative.
• Adaptability and keenness to keep learning and developing.
• Strong multitasking abilities, especially under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to build and nurture strong working relationships with both clients and team members.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an extremely talented, highly experienced and purpose led team in a highly varied and important role.

Remote or Hybrid London

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Consulting, and Public Relations

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services, Climate Data and Analytics, and Public Relations and Communications Services