Head of Consulting – Sustainability

Head of Consulting – Sustainability

• Work in a small, but growing company on a mission to drive the sustainability transition supporting a range of international clients.
• Lead a team of high achieving sustainability and ESG consultants.
• Great benefits and bonus scheme.

Join a small company taking a new, advanced approach to climate scenario analysis, transition risk and opportunity analysis, and decarbonisation modelling. The role of the consulting team is to provide clients with expert advice on developing and implementing comprehensive sustainability/transition strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and identifying opportunities for sustainable growth and/or net zero transformation. The Head of Sustainability Consulting should be passionate about building out the consulting offering and interested in actively developing the ESG team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contribute experience and insight into the company’s strategic direction and offering, especially around consulting proposition.
• Lead and develop client relationships, establishing a trusted advisor status with senior stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver proposals with account leads, generating new leads – actively contributing to business development and revenue growth.
• Provide senior management of multiple projects across their lifecycle, ensuring account teams deliver exceptional outcomes to clients, meetign time and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with the in-house modelling team to analyse sustainability data transating this to deliver advice and insights for clients.
• Understand and advocate for the interests of business stakeholders in internal prioritisation discussions regarding the strategic direction of the proprietary modelling tool.
• Deliver line management responsibilites: conducting performance reviews, goals setting and target monitoring, providing mentorship, give proative career development guidance to team members.
• Actively demonstrate thought leadership through co-authoring position papers, presenting at webinars and participating at leading forums. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to innovate and enhance service offerings, ensuring alignment with market trends and client needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

 
What experience you will need to apply:

• Considerable experience of consultancy in the sustainability space – ESG.
• Proven track record in sustainability consulting with a deep understanding of corporate net zero strategies and UK disclosure regulations in ESG and sustainability.
• Detailed understanding of C-suite and Board perspectives and requirements regarding sustainability – and how to credibly deliver strategic business advice which resonates with senior stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities for our consulting proposition.
• Strong management capabilities – demonstrable experience of managing and developing high-trajectory teams.
• Strong sales track record with a history of being recognised as a business winner in prior positions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels of an organisation.

Desirable

• Experience working in a small consultancy or start-up environment, with a hands-on approach to business challenges.
• Experience with data-driven products and services, leveraging data to drive insights and decision-making.
• Proficiency in using data analytics and visualisation tools to support consulting activities and client engagements.
• Background in technology and engineering, with the ability to understand and integrate technical aspects into sustainability solutions.

 
What you’ll get in return for your experience:
Competitive salary DOE, Full private health insurance, Unlimited L&D budget, Bonus scheme
Generous parental leave schemes.
Based in London (central) but the role can be hybrid to suit the ideal candidate. Some occasional international travel may be required.
 
What’s next?
If you’re looking for a Head of Sustainability Consulting role speak to Jazz Jones.