* Support Project Managers with day-to-day delivery of independent assurance of GHG/ESG information.
* Under guidance of more senior colleagues, undertake assurance procedures across a range of projects including media research, analytical data review, evidence collection, site visits and disclosure review.
* Maintain documentation and project files in line with independent assurance standards and internal quality requirements.
* Support more senior colleagues during client head office and site level visits.
We will consider applications from candidates with at least a degree level education in a sustainability or audit related field. 1-2 years' experience with and/or understanding of assurance principles and procedures, subject matter experience in GHG/ESG information and data, and knowledge of climate change and sustainability reporting is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will also have good data analytics skills., The successful candidate must have proven ability in data and spreadsheet analysis (use of Microsoft Excel) and demonstrable writing and communication skills. In addition, candidates will ideally demonstrate the following:
* 1-2 years' experience of ESG/Sustainability information and data
* Ability to support tasks across multiple projects in parallel to meet client expectations and delivery deadlines.
* A willingness and ability to learn quickly and contribute enthusiastically to our growing business.
* Be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation.
* A broad interest in sustainability and societal challenges with an understanding of sustainability (business) issues (e.g., governance, environment, health and safety, human rights, supply chain management and community relations.
* Willingness to travel for visits to client head offices and operational sites, sometimes at short notice (typically concentrated January - May).
* Some knowledge of sustainability and GHG reporting, for example for example GRI Standards, GHG Protocol, ISSB, CDP, DJSI, TCFD and SDGs.
* Some knowledge or experience of auditing or assurance standards used for sustainability/GHG reporting (e.g. ISAE3000, ISAE3410, ISO14064:3, PCAOB Attestation Standards).
* Technical knowledge of environmental impacts and emissions including climate change and GHG.
* An appreciation of the importance of maintaining and developing client relationships.