Founded in 2015, The Good Economy (TGE) is a specialist advisory firm working at the forefront of the impact investing industry. The firm has established a strong reputation for excellence in Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) services.
TGE services enable clients to understand, enhance and communicate their positive impact. It develops practical IMM systems that align with emerging international ESG and impact reporting standards. TGE also provides independent impact verification and reporting services, as well as social due diligence assessments.
Their multi-disciplinary team delivers services grounded in deep knowledge, rigorous research and insightful analysis. TGE's broad range of clients includes large-scale institutional asset managers, private equity and venture capital investors, specialist impact investors, development finance institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and government bodies. They primarily work in private markets, with specialisms in affordable housing and real estate, venture capital, private debt and private equity.
Besides its client work, TGE also runs collaborative market-building projects. One strong focus is on accelerating the mainstreaming of Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) to help fulfil the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Just Transition and Levelling Up agendas.
Position Summary
The Good Economy is looking for an individual to join their dynamic and growing impact advisory business as the Head of Real Estate Advisory. You will have a lead role in growing and managing their impact services for real estate clients working closely with the Head of Impact Services for Housing.
The main client base is real estate investors looking to develop impact strategies and impact funds who are seeking support in defining their impact investing strategy and impact measurement approach.
However, there is a new business opportunity to develop services for local government and developers as well as the opportunity to play an active role in their high profile market-building project to scale up the mainstream adoption of place-based impact investing in support of the SDG, Just Transition and Levelling Up agendas.
You will bring knowledge and experience in real estate investment and development that allows you to act as a trusted and seasoned advisor to their clients in the field of ESG and impact measurement, management and reporting, with a focus on social impact and how real estate development can contribute to place-making and community well-being.
Primary responsibilities include:
Develop a growth strategy for TGE Real Estate including scale-up of services for European clients and be accountable for the delivery of strategy and achieving agreed business targets
Lead and manage the winning and delivery of impact services for real estate clients
Co-lead product/service development in collaboration with the wider team
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key players in the real estate industry e.g. Urban Land Institute, British Property Federation, policy and regulatory bodies
Build and manage a team of consultants and impact analysts delivering TGE's best-in-class impact services
The ideal candidate will have some of the following knowledge and experience:
Proven leadership and management skills
Knowledge and a strong network in the area of real estate investment and development
Experience in regeneration projects, mixed-use developments, and commercial real estate
Knowledge and understanding of environmental and social sustainability issues, regulatory trends and reporting frameworks, with a bent towards social impact
Experience working with local authorities, local stakeholders, developers and investors
Experience supporting ESG and impact investment strategy development in the real estate sector would be desirable
Experience of socio-economic impact assessments
Experience in real estate across European markets would be beneficial
European languages, in particular German would be beneficial
A business person at heart: Understands not only the need of generating measurable social or environmental impact but also financial returns
A self-starter: strong level of independence and ability to create own work plans
A project manager: flexibility to quickly transition between multiple priorities
Ability to build and maintain relationships
Cultural awareness and adaptability
Ability to understand different perspectives and build relationships across sectors
Entrepreneurial and collaborative disposition
TGE is looking for individuals who share their values and are excited by the idea of working for a fast-growing, mission-driven company in the rapidly emerging field of impact investing. They have a collaborative work culture and value hybrid flexible work arrangements; this position can be worked either full time or 4 days per week. If you are a passionate and experienced professional looking to join their organisation through a continued period of growth, please apply now!
TGE drive equity, diversity and inclusion at every stage of their recruitment process, from sourcing and hiring to inclusive talent management.
