Location London
Job-type Permanent
Salary £85,000 - £90,000 + Benefits
Reference 16577

Are you an experienced ESG strategy consultant confident in embedding ESG Strategy work into businesses? Do you want to make more of an impact?

A purpose-led, independent law firm is seeking an ESG Manager to join its growing team. In this newly created role, you will be providing ESG strategy advice to clients and across the wider organisational group. This is an exciting time to be joining this newly-launched business that is a key area of growth for the Firm.

As the ESG Manager, you will be:

  • Developing a network of contacts (internally and externally) with whom the Firm can develop mutually beneficial connections through ESG thought leadership and interventions.

  • Advising on sustainability frameworks, standards, reporting and disclosures.

  • Advising on the practical application of sustainability frameworks and standards to different industry sectors.

  • Analysing the ESG profile of a company and developing/implementing appropriate ESG strategies.

  • Advising businesses on the transition to sustainability, including associated risks and opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills and be keen to collaborate and work alongside many of the experts within this Firm. Having previous experience in professional service consultancy would also be highly advantageous.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Very strong working knowledge of the ESG agenda and its significance to businesses and society. Will be able to convey key concepts and messages convincingly and concisely to a range of people.

  • A deep specialism in one of the following; climate change strategy and reporting, responsible supply chains, sustainable finance and impact investing, corporate reporting, and natural capital accounting.

This is an exciting time to work with a fast-growing, innovative firm, with the opportunity to grow into a senior member of the team and lead this part of the business. If this sounds like a challenge you can deliver, apply today to find out more.

For more information, please contact Ashleigh Polakiewicz at ashleigh@acre.com.