Contact Type: Permanent, Full time Salary: £44,000 - 55,000 FTE (negotiable dependent on skills and experience)
Start Date: Immediate, depending on availability
Hours: 40 hour working week (Some weekends may be required during festival or conference season)
Location: Hybrid (International clients, flexibility required)
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sustainability and ESG Sustainability Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will drive forward our business impact related projects, working with clients on their sustainability and ESG strategies, policies and implementation plans. This role requires a strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and a track record of implementing and measuring successful sustainability and ESG strategies across various sectors within the entertainment and creative industries as well as demonstrable experience in at least one of entertainment, live events, sport, culture or music.
Experience with business development, identifying new opportunities and building relationships with prospective clients would be beneficial but not essential.
Lead and manage sustainability and ESG projects from start to finish.
Develop sustainability strategies, impact assessments, and action plans with and for clients.
Oversee sustainability reporting and ensure alignment with appropriate global frameworks and standards.
Create and deliver presentations and workshops for clients.
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
Enthusiasm for a scale-up environment: Willing to work as part of a small but growing team on exciting, industry-leading projects.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet client expectations.
Capable of engaging with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders at all levels.
A scientific approach to assessments and reporting, with broad commercial awareness across environmental sustainability and the creative and entertainment industries.
5+ years of experience in environmental sustainability or related consultancy roles, such as ESG or CSR. A strong understanding of sustainability and ESG principles (e.g. Analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills are valued, we encourage applicants to highlight how they have applied these in their work or studies.
~ Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and Google Suite; advanced Excel skills would be advantageous.
~ Strong communication skills are important, and we welcome different styles of conveying sustainability strategies and reports.
~ Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet client expectations.
~ Knowledge of global and local environmental legislation and mandatory reporting requirements.
Eager to develop knowledge through qualifications, training, and collaboration with colleagues.
Drive business development and identify new opportunities.
32 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays) plus additional office closure days
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Life Insurance
~ Training, qualifications and development opportunities
~ Statutory pension contributions (with option to increase your contributions)
~ Flexible hybrid working available
~ Company laptop and hybrid working set up provided
~ Training, qualifications and development opportunities
~ Opportunities to be involved with internal and project activities and events
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Hope Solutions is a real living wage and equal opportunities employer, providing a workplace environment free from any form of discrimination, including, but not limited to all protected characteristics of The Equality Act 2010.