Sustainability Strategist with strong Reporting Direction and Communications Experience

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate communications agency is seeking an experienced Sustainability Strategist to guide clients through the sustainability landscape. You will lead teams to deliver high-quality ESG reports while fostering strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will possess deep knowledge of global reporting frameworks and have proven leadership skills in both client-facing and internal teams. This role is perfect for those who thrive on creativity and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading high-quality reports.
• Deep expertise in global reporting frameworks.
• Experience with sustainability materiality assessments.
• Ability to engage with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through sustainability landscape.
• Align sustainability disclosures with regulatory standards.
• Lead communications around report releases.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Client-facing leadership

ESG reporting knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Creative collaboration

Strategic guidance

Multitasking under deadlines

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Job Description

Sustainability Strategist with strong Reporting Direction and Communications Experience

Corporate Communications Agency and Sustainability Consultancy

Remote or Hybrid London

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 terms of sustainability strategy whilst also leading with clients and internal teams on the delivery of ESG and integrated reporting, as well as working with internal creative teams to deliver any required communications around this. Due to the broadness of the role, it really requires someone who already has exposure to each area and on top of this is extremely adaptable and excited about a varied role where you can really carve your career path whilst developing deep partnerships with global clients.

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 also worked with the wider agency team including the Creative Department on the delivery or best in class Reports and supporting communications. You should be comfortable planning communications around the release of reports or clients’ sustainability / ESG initiatives.

Other elements of the role include being up to date with the latest reporting management tools such as Workiva, and also enjoying working on proposals and presenting to new prospect clients. You’ll enjoy leading with clients and building fantastic consultative relationships just as much as you enjoy leading with internal teams and mentoring or managing more junior team members.

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 a 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. Please apply now or email [e-mail] for more info.