Senior Sustainability Consultant

Senior Sustainability Consultant (net zero carbon, Circular economy, ESG)

• Experience of working with businesses on sustainability consulting – in the areas of net zero carbon, circular economy, ESG
• Experience of strategy development and implementation for organisations
• Excellent written English skills: Must have excellent ability to articulate and engage through written reports/proposals
• Could be from a sustainability or built environment background, or business consulting, research (quite open to different backgrounds)

Exciting opportunity to join this amazing London based purpose driven consultancy as an associate sustainability consultant.

This organisation has delivered award winning projects across the globe and across many sectors through a combination of experts from many different backgrounds coming together to create purpose driven solutions that meet the demands of our Planet and Society.

Operating as an employee-owned organisation (Social enterprise) they have a shared purpose and collaborative environment where everyone benefits from the success of the work delivered. They are a certified B-Corp and take great pride in hiring outstanding consultants that are driven, motivated and bring a passion to drive and deliver meaningful impacts.

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We are looking for an Associate level consultant to join our growing sustainability team. The ideal candidate will have several years’ experience of sustainability consultancy for public and private sector organisations, be confident in a client facing role, and support business development. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates with experience in circular economy and decarbonisation programmes for organisations, innovation programmes and research.

The role will include:

• Leading sustainability consultancy and research projects for organisations, including business case development for new concepts and developing innovation programmes

• Project managing consultancy projects

• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships

• Contributing to business development activity including tender responses, competitions and direct proposals

• Managing a team of junior consultants

• Commercial and technical management of projects using our systems and processes

• Capturing, demonstrating and communicating the outcomes and impact of our work internally and externally

• External leadership - speaking at events and taking part in industry panels

Attributes

• Excellent understanding of sustainability agenda

• Experience of leading teams in delivering high quality and impactful outcomes

• Ability to develop and nurture long term relationships with clients

• Experience of business development including developing proposals and pitches for new work

• Demonstrates impactful communication to stakeholders at all levels, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to build a narrative and persuade people to adopt sustainable approaches

• Excellent organisation and project management skills

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Delivery of high-quality technical advice, reports, case studies, presentations and training materials, etc.

• Take a thoughtful approach to their work and embrace creative approaches to delivery

Professional qualifications and core knowledge

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline related to sustainability or sustainable business

• Chartered or advanced qualifications in your discipline

• A wider grounding in environmental and social sustainability themes, and particular expertise in one or more specialist areas

• Knowledge of policies, standards and emerging solutions relating to sustainable business

Personal attributes

• Committed and proactive approach, with a passion for creating a better built environment

• Strong leadership skills

• Flexible & adaptable, to work in an SME organisation with a fast moving and growing work pipeline