Consultant and Environment and Sustainability Governance Services

Sigma Earth; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consulting firm in the UK is seeking a qualified individual to oversee ESG strategy development and implement sustainability programs. This role demands 4-5 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in ESG or related fields. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relations, and mentor junior staff, contributing to impactful sustainability practices. If you excel in project management and client development, this position offers an opportunity to shape the future of sustainable business practices.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of work experience in sustainability consulting or a related field.
• Proven expertise in developing ESG/sustainability programs.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team to address ESG challenges.
• Develop and oversee ESG strategies to improve clients' sustainability frameworks.
• Lead sustainability program development and prepare reports.
• Supervise data collection and analysis for projects.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Strategy Development

Program Development

Client Relationship Management

Data Review and Analysis

Project Management

Team Development

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ESG, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work as part of a cross-functional team across various industries to help companies navigate and respond to the evolving landscape of ESG, sustainability, and decarbonization policies, regulations, and business risks.

• Strategy Development: Oversee the analysis of corporate activities and provide strategic recommendations to improve their ESG/sustainability frameworks, methods, and tools, supporting clients in achieving their sustainability goals.

• Program Development and Reporting: Lead the development of sustainability/ESG programs, including materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, peer benchmarking, gap analysis, and KPI identification aligned with common sustainability standards (e.g., GRI). Prepare internal and external sustainability reports.

• Team Supervision and Guidance: Supervise engagement teams during fieldwork—data collection, analysis, and documentation. Review, edit, and proofread narrative reports and presentations of findings and recommendations.

• Client Relationship Management: Support team leads in managing client relationships, business development, and creating thought leadership pieces. Contribute to internal training and the development of ESG-related content.

• Data Review and Analysis: Analyze sustainability data, including benchmarking, regulatory developments, and market trends.

• Project Management: Oversee day-to-day project execution, maintain quality standards, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Team Development: Mentor junior team members, support their skill development, monitor their performance, and assist in their career growth.

• Adaptability and Learning: Demonstrate the ability to quickly understand and apply concepts outside of your primary area of expertise.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in ESG, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field.

• Understanding of key sustainability concepts and frameworks such as:

  • Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

  • Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

  • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

  • Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

  • Social Return on Investment (SROI)

  • Energy standards like ISO 50001

Experience Requirements:

• 4–5 years of work experience in sustainability consulting or a related field.

• Proven expertise in developing ESG/sustainability programs, conducting assessments, and delivering strategic recommendations.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.