The Good Economy is a leading impact advisory firm that works with investors to build a better and fairer society.
Founded in 2015, The Good Economy (TGE) has rapidly established itself as a trusted advisor working at the forefront of the impact investing industry in the UK and globally. Today, the business has a strong reputation as a leading impact measurement and management specialist.
TGE's multi-disciplinary team delivers services grounded in deep knowledge, rigorous research and insightful analysis. They enable clients to understand, enhance and communicate their positive impact through practical impact measurement and management systems, as well as independent impact verification and reporting services, and social due diligence assessments.
Through their collaborative projects, they also play a market-influencing role supporting the impact movement to scale with integrity, be accountable for performance and make a positive contribution to place-based inclusive and sustainable development. They help their clients measure, improve and report their impact. Their focus is on the "S" in ESG and how business and investment can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
TGE’s diverse clients include large-scale institutional asset managers, private equity investors, specialist social impact investors, development finance institutions, businesses, social enterprises and government bodies. It primarily works in private markets, with specialisms in affordable housing and real estate, venture capital, private debt and private equity.
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People
TGE's core team has a strong track record in economic development, impact investment and impact measurement and management.
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Approach
TGE's clients value its independence and trust the team's 'critical friend' approach to collaborative working.
The business's creative, open-minded approach encourages new thinking about impact creation.
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Services
An experienced, multi-disciplinary team committed to contributing to positive social change in the UK and internationally.
Thought Leadership by The Good Economy:
Click the links below to read TGE's latest publications, which includes a whitepaper related to the government’s levelling up plans:
Since its inception, TGE has grown rapidly and established itself as a trusted advisor working at the forefront of the impact investing industry in the UK and globally. Now, the team is looking to secure 3 new, key hires in its team. TGE is looking for individuals who share its values and are excited by the idea of working for a fast-growing, mission-driven company in the rapidly emerging field of impact investing.
Click on the title of the roles below to learn more about each opportunity.
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Head of Real Estate Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory
Job Type:
Permanent full time or 4 days per week
Location:
Preferably London or Bath (w/ option of flexible working)
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As Head of Real Estate Advisory, you will have a lead role in growing and managing real estate impact services and working closely with TGE's Head of Impact Services for Housing.
Your main client base will be real estate investors looking to develop impact strategies and impact funds; however, there is a new business opportunity to develop services for local government and developers, as well as play an active role in TGE's place-based impact investing collaborative project.
You will bring knowledge and experience in real estate that allows you to act as a trusted and seasoned advisor to the business's 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. -
Job Type:
Permanent full time or 4 days per week
Location:
Preferably London or Bath (w/ option of flexible working)
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In this role, you will play a key part in managing and delivering TGE’s services for private debt, equity and venture capital clients.
You will manage and deliver services for TGE's impact investors, commercial asset management and mission-driven businesses who are seeking to understand, enhance and communicate their sustainability impacts. -
Job Type:
Permanent full time or 4 days per week
Location:
Preferably London or Bath (w/ option of flexible working)
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In this role, you will play a key part in managing and delivering TGE’s impact services, particularly related to investments in real estate.
You will manage and deliver impact measurement, management and reporting services for clients seeking to understand, enhance and communicate their positive impact. -
More Information
TGE's Mission:
To support inclusive and sustainable development in the UK and internationally. Its goal is to influence capital flows so that the financial system plays its part in solving major social and environmental problems.
TGE's Story:
Founded by Sarah Forster and Mark Hepworth in 2015, TGE has grown rapidly on a rising tide of interest in impact investment and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Today, TGE enjoys a strong reputation as a trusted impact advisor and specialist in measuring and managing long-term, sustainable impact. The team are also thought leaders, orchestrating a collaborative ecosystem to drive the scale-up of institutional investment for place-based impact and develop robust, transparent ESG and impact reporting standards.
Get in Touch:
This team build will be managed by Acre's Georgina Sell in our London office.
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If you require additional equipment, resources or support in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by contacting Georgie at Georgina.Sell@acre.com and we will work with you to ensure that your accessibility needs are met.
