Senior Consultant, Sustainability Consulting APAC

CSR ASIA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainability consulting seeks a motivated professional to join their Asia-Pacific Advisory team. The role will involve managing projects that address critical sustainability challenges, focusing on responsible sourcing and human rights. Candidates should have substantial consulting experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant consulting experience.
• Expertise in Responsible Sourcing and Human Rights Due Diligence.
• Manager-level experience including project and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver sustainability consulting projects focused on Responsible Sourcing, Human Rights, and Climate Services.
• Business development through proposals, client engagement, and leadership.
• Mentor and develop project staff within a team atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate professional to join our team and support clients to address their most pressing sustainability challenges, from responding to human rights crises to developing responsible sourcing strategies. This role will focus especially on responsible sourcing and supply chain risk assessment, human rights risk assessment and due diligence, ethical and responsible recruitment and more. This role will be client-facing and require direct engagement with clients’ Sustainability/ESG, Social Compliance, Human Rights or Procurement teams.

You will work with private-sector clients, many of which are major global companies, spanning a variety of sectors, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, finance, real estate, and electronics. You will be part of the Asia-Pacific Advisory team and will work with, and learn from, LRQA experts from teams across the globe.

We are looking for organised, structured thinkers who can communicate exceptionally well with clients, team members and superiors. They must have excellent problem-solving skills and a curiosity to investigate and critically assess client’s situations with a view to reviewing and improving cultures, processes and activities. We are looking for high quality individuals who will be motivated by the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and successful business at the cutting edge of sustainability and to partner with world-class leaders to take on some of the planet’s most pressing ESG challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage and contribute to delivery of sustainability consulting projects. Specifically, projects will be focused on Responsible Sourcing, Human Rights and Climate Services.
• Manage the projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and efficient delivery as well as project team management, client engagement, project administration, quality control, and internal reporting
• Be the point of escalation for challenges and issues identified by the client or the team and resolve these issues alongside the project director and to the satisfaction of the client
• Oversee the project roadmap, budget, and resources to complete the work within the project plan, identify potential risks and make timely adjustments and revisions to the process, as needed.
• Independently contribute to business development through proposal writing, pipeline management, pitches/presentations, client cultivation, and raising LRQA’s profile through thought leadership, blogs and speaking opportunities
• Manage staff allocated to projects and contribute to broader team development through mentoring, training, and promoting a positive open team atmosphere
• Partner with senior leaders, customer leads, and other product leads to support/lead the design and development of effective programs, products, and services that respond to client needs
• Uphold standards of LRQA platforms and systems, including project management systems, business development systems, and other processes
• Contribute to product development, from high-level marketing materials to detailed SOPs and delivery tools
• Stay informed about best practices and trends in responsible souring, human rights and emerging regulatory frameworks informing supply chain due diligence to continuously improve processes and procedures.

Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

• 6+ years of relevant experience, specifically in Consulting, is required
• Professional experience with and expertise in sustainability consulting in the areas of Responsible Sourcing and/or Human Rights Due Diligence
• Manager-level experience, including project management, team management, and business development experience
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Outstanding written and spoken communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Capacity and willingness to work across different time zones and to hold meetings outside of regular local working hours
• Experience in a high-growth company or entrepreneurial environment