Sustainability Director – Climate & Carbon Strategy

Darwin Hawkins; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Dublin is seeking a Sustainability Director – Climate & Carbon Strategy. This role involves leading client projects on climate risks, mentoring junior staff, and shaping sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in climate risk advising, GHG accounting, and developing strategic sustainability solutions. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and bonus.

Qualifications

• Direct experience advising clients on climate risk and carbon reduction planning.
• Proven background in GHG accounting and climate disclosures.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of client projects focused on climate risk and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with clients to translate analysis into strategies.
• Support the growth of the sustainability practice.

Skills

Climate risk advising

GHG accounting

Sustainability solutions development

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sustainability Director – Climate & Carbon Strategy

Sector: Professional Services

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

Salary: DOE plus bonus and benefits

Our Client

Our client is a market-leading professional services firm experiencing continued growth across its Advisory division. The firm has strategically expanded its sustainability consulting practice, positioning itself as a trusted advisor in ESG, climate risk, and carbon strategy across financial and non-financial sectors.

Why apply?

The role offers a blend of technical depth, client leadership, and commercial impact, all within a supportive environment that values career progression and thought leadership. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will shape and deliver carbon and climate risk solutions to a wide range of clients.

Who should apply?

This role would suit an experienced sustainability professional or climate/carbon specialist seeking a leadership role with real influence and long-term growth. Ideal candidates will bring:

• Direct experience advising clients on climate risk, carbon reduction planning and regulatory alignment
• Proven background in GHG accounting (Scopes 1–3), climate disclosures (e.g. TCFD, ISSB), and carbon market mechanisms
• Strong track record in developing practical, strategic sustainability solutions across sectors
• Demonstrated leadership and commercial acumen with experience building high-performing teams

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting to the Head of Sustainability, you will play a key leadership role in the firm’s Advisory division. You will lead delivery across complex projects, shape strategic initiatives, and mentor a growing team. Key responsibilities include:

• Client Delivery – Lead the end-to-end delivery of client projects focused on climate risk, net zero planning, and regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with senior clients and stakeholders to translate technical analysis into actionable strategies
• Carbon Strategy – Guide clients through GHG accounting, climate disclosure frameworks, and carbon market initiatives
• Business Development – Contribute to proposal writing, tendering and identifying new business opportunities
• Internal Collaboration – Work cross-functionally with other service lines to develop integrated client offerings
• Team Leadership – Coach and mentor junior staff, supporting capability development and performance reviews
• Strategic Advisory – Support clients in embedding sustainability into investment decisions and long-term planning
• Practice Growth – Help shape the growth of the sustainability practice and its market presence

Interested in this position? To apply, please submit your CV to Lisa Tully who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact Lisa on 01 529 4200