Senior Sustainability and Market Development Specialist

Preferredbynature; Remote; GBP 48,000 - GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Sustainability and Market Development Specialist to drive sustainability advisory services for clients. This role involves tailoring solutions to meet regulatory and sourcing requirements, leading complex projects, and enhancing market presence in the UK and Ireland. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in sustainability fields, strong project management skills, and a passion for environmental solutions. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary: £48,000 - £52,800 gross annually

Global work culture

High degree of flexibility

Excellent opportunities for growth

28 days of vacation leave per year

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, ESG, or supply chain due diligence.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery of advisory services.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored sustainability advisory services to commercial clients.
• Design and manage complex advisory projects ensuring quality delivery.
• Support sales and business development through stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Communication and presentation skills

Knowledge of deforestation and sustainability regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or related fields

Job description

Would you like to join a global organization working to advance sustainable land management and responsible supply chains? Do you want to help businesses meet sustainability and legal sourcing requirements while contributing to global impact? We are now seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability and Market Development Specialist to strengthen our Sustainability Advisory (SER) services and represent Preferred by Nature in the UK and Ireland.

What you can expect:

As a Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will deliver tailored sustainability advisory services to commercial clients, supporting them in meeting:

• Bespoke sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements
• Regulatory due diligence obligations (e.g. UK Timber Regulation, EU Deforestation Regulation, EU Corporate Due Diligence Directive, Lacey Act, ILPA)
• Supply chain risk management, traceability, and verification expectations

You will also play a key role in market development, partnerships, and client engagement, helping to grow Preferred by Nature’s presence and impact in the UK & Ireland.

Working with us is never routine so in the first year, you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Deliver sustainability advisory services, including policy development benchmarking, supply chain mapping, risk assessments, and bespoke verification programmes
• Design and manage complex advisory projects, ensuring quality delivery, budget control, and high client satisfaction
• Support sales and business development, including scoping client needs, preparing proposals and budgets, and contributing to regional sales goals
• Actively contribute to market development and partnerships, representing Preferred by Nature at industry events and engaging key stakeholders
• Track and analyse market trends, regulations, and emerging sustainability topics relevant to the UK & Ireland

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Complete onboarding and gain a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, SER services, quality standards, and internal systems
• Build relationships with key colleagues, partners, and priority stakeholders in the UK & Ireland
• Begin contributing to advisory projects and sales activities through scoping, policy reviews, and client engagement support

Within six months, you will:

• Independently manage and deliver sustainability advisory projects with high-quality outputs, on time and within budget
• Lead client engagements, prepare proposals and budgets, and actively support regional sales targets
• Increase Preferred by Nature’s market presence through participation in industry events and knowledge sharing

Within one year, you will:

• Act as a trusted senior advisor for key clients, leading complex projects related to due diligence regulations, sustainability systems, and supply chain risk management
• Play a leading role in regional market development, partnerships, and identification of new service opportunities
• Represent Preferred by Nature through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and contributions to service and methodology development

Important that you:

• A Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental management, forestry, agriculture, natural resource management, business, law, or related fields
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, ESG, supply chain due diligence, forestry, agriculture, or advisory
• Strong knowledge of deforestation, legality, and sustainability regulations
• Proven experience in project management, client engagement, and delivery of advisory services
• Experience in market development, partnerships, or sales support
• Strong written and spoken English, with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and engage diplomatically with diverse stakeholders

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

• Having experience working in an NGO
• EUDR knowledge

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

• Salary: £48,000 - £52,800 gross per annum
• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• 28 days of vacation leave per year

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 340+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 28th February 2026 via the application form below.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.