Principle Consultant

Your new company A
A specialist sustainability consultancy based in Berkshire
Your new role
A Principal Sustainability Consultant role for an individual who holds broad but extensive knowledge of 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. You will have experience in building client relationships and project managing the delivery of sustainability programmes. You will feel confident 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.This role includes responsibility for direct line management and the development of a team.
Responsibilities vary according to client needs, but can include:

• 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'll need to succeed
As a Principal Sustainability Consultant should be able to demonstrate:

• 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 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
• A sound understanding of the commercial context of sustainability
• A good understanding of the principles of net zero carbon and science-based targets
• A working knowledge of common reporting frameworks
• Excellent English oral and written skills; strong presentation skills

What you'll get in return
Salary: £50,000 + per annum according to qualifications and experience
28 days annual leave
Pension, Income Protection and Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid working
What you need to do now
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