SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

This unique role offers the chance to join an influential team within a truly global leading organisation, working with some of the world’s biggest brands. All backed by a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and structured development programme from an award-winning employer.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertake a variety of quantitative and qualitative verification tasks through knowledge of sustainability standards including GRI Guidelines, AA1000 series, ISAE3000 series amongst others
• Conduct verification and assurance activities as part of the delivery of client projects.
• Make decisions about day to day tasks, suggest ideas to more senior team members regarding priorities, clients and team
• Provide first point of contact for smaller clients or projects. Be confident in client interaction; may run client meetings.
• Manage personal resources and time, including personal utilisation.
• Support and undertake site visits to client sites and offices
• Ensure the quality of delivered assignments through following company protocols and set standards
• Keep up to date with current developments within sustainability.
• Ensure a safe, environmentally conscious and high-quality culture.

Candidate requirements include:

• A degree in a relevant subject: Environment, Sustainability, carbon or mathematical (MSc preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., IEMA)
• Experience with one (or more) of the following sustainability standards/guidelines: GRI Guidelines, AA1000 series, UN Global Compact, CDP Climate Change
• Knowledge and interest in a range of sustainability issues, including materiality assessments and supply chain issues (preferable)
• Strong analytical and processing skills
• Excellent research skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Good report writing skills.
• Flexible approach and a team player
• Strong English language skills (spoken and written)