Corporate Sustainability - Principal

Principal Consultant – Sustainability

Lewis Davey is recruiting a Principal Consultant who holds broad but extensive knowledge in sustainability, with a proven track record of working successfully within the industry either as a consultant or delivering in-house sustainability services, while leading and managing a team. This role would suit a strong senior sustainability generalist looking to step up and take on more responsibility. Focussed oncorporatesustainability, bringing a commercial approach across managing teams, building client relationships and project managing the delivery of sustainability programmes. Competent in discussing how sustainability is managed and embedded across the business, while requesting evidence, being inquisitive and identifying gaps in how an organisation manages its approach. This is not a compliance-based role, but one that looks to create competitive advantage or sector leadership through improving social and environmental impacts. Hybrid role - preferred locations are across London, Slough, Reading and Wokingham.

Role

·       Interpreting corporate reporting data and using the information to identify risks and opportunities

·       Developing sales leads and preparing bids and proposals, including costing

·       Developing ESG and Net Zero Strategies aligned with clients’ commercial goals and culture

·       Leading the delivery of clients’ sustainability programmes through project teams

·       Leading and guiding team members towards achieving organisational goals. This includes providing clear direction, setting expectations and fostering a positive and productive work environment.

·       Developing zero carbon roadmaps including Scope 3 emissions

·       Contributing to the development of new service offers and the assets used to deliver them

·       Speaking at events and preparing thought leadership pieces

What you will need to succeed

·       Several years’ experience of successfully leading sustainability projects, ideally as a consultant or alternatively leading a team as an in-house Corporate Sustainability professional

·       Strong experience of the principles of net zero carbon, science-based targets and

·       materiality

·       Good understanding of ESG materiality and the ability to identify material issues for a broad range of businesses

·       Strong understanding of the domestic ESG regulatory framework, its’ direction and how businesses should be adapting

·       Extensive experience of conducting audits, identifying gaps in sustainability performance and preparing reports

·       Ability to lead multiple projects and deliver them on time and within budget

·       The ability to confidently build and manage client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams

·       Experience of leading and managing a team to achieve goals that contribute to the growth of the company

·       Good delegation skills and the ability to motivate others

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and looking to develop professionally, then get in touch today for more information

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Lewis Davey specialise in recruiting talented people across Town Planning, Cleantech & Sustainability and Environmental industries.