Principal ESG Consultant

Your new company
An environmental consultancy specialising in providing sustainable solutions across diverse global sectors. Their primary focus areas include resource management, infrastructure development, energy and agriculture. Their expertise extends to sectors such as mining, oil & gas, government, industrial, commercial and construction projects.They are resource-driven environmental consultants based in the UK, South Africa, Tanzania, Mali, Botswana, Papua New Guinea and expanding further. Boasting over 29 years of experience, they have a strong track record in natural resource management and have successfully executed projects in 45 countries.

They can offer a unique role based in the UK with international travel and project work you won't find anywhere else. They are also an employee-owned company, meaning that you can earn a share of the profits you work hard to deliver. Your new role

• Develop sustainability reports that effectively communicate the client's sustainability journey. These reports should showcase achievements and align with the appropriate ESG disclosure standards.
• Craft narratives that highlight the positive impact of sustainable practices while addressing material ESG issues.
• Deliver comprehensive ESG materiality assessment processes (including impact, finance and double materiality) tailored to each client's unique needs
• Identify critical ESG factors that significantly affect the organisation's performance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement exercises including conducting interviews, surveys and workshops to gather valuable input for sustainability reports and materiality processes.
• Foster open dialogue and collaboration to enhance ESG practices.
• Analyse ESG data and identify trends, risks and opportunities relevant to each client
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for sustainable strategies.
• Collaborate with clients to integrate material ESG issues into their corporate strategies.
• Help organisations align their business goals with sustainability objectives.
• Facilitate the integration of ESG considerations across departments and functions.
• Act as the client lead for key projects, building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Stay up to date with evolving ESG regulations, industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, providing leadership and expertise in Sustainability Reporting

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex ESG reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships
• Post graduate degree, preferably in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability or Financial Communications.
• A Project Management Certificate would be beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks (i.e. GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact), industry specific sustainability challenges and emerging trends
• Strong analytical skills to assess ESG data and metrics, identifying trends, risks and opportunities
• At least 5 years' experience in copywriting or editing for publication.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in sustainability consulting or similar. Experience and knowledge of the resources industry (mining sector, oil and gas and renewables) would be helpful.
• Prepared to obtain vaccinations that may be required by clients and for travel purposes.
• Prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment
• Curious mindset to learning and development, client relationship and contributing to the ESG team's growth - a self-starter and motivator

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Flexible/remote working
• Performance bonuses - 20-25% of profit gets put into a discretionary bonus pool
• An employee-owned company means you can earn dividends from purchased shares.
• Accidental death and disability coverage
• Communication resources - data and phone etc.
• Reward programmes
• Wellness activities and services - nutritionists, psychologists
• Bursary programme
• Internal training
• External training budget
• Professional memberships paid
• Standard pension & holidays

What you need to do now

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