Environment Jobs

Marketing Manager Hot Job

United Kingdom, City of London · £35,000 to £40,000

Acre was established in 2003 and has become the driving force in sustainability, energy, health and safety and environmental recruitment both in the UK and Internationally. Recently we have extended our offering to include the provision of Business Intelligence services as well as some exciting innovations within our core operations.

As a result of our growth we now need to recruit an ambitious Marketing Manager. This new role will be responsible for the execution of our marketing strategy; to include brand positioning, tactical-led business development and an extensive social media presence.

Duties include:

Ownership of the Acre marketing plan
Working collaboratively with Directors and team Managers to meet and exceed the needs of our business development process
Developing and managing digital marketing campaigns; including managing our website (www.acre.com) and SEO
Delivering our social media strategy
Publishing our thought leadership articles, including design input
Event management

The successful candidate will be a graduate and will be able to demonstrate the following:

Experience of determining a detailed marketing strategy
The ability to deliver operational plans with clear outcomes and benefits
Experience of proactively engaging with colleagues across a business to deliver tactical activities
Experience of monitoring customer trends, using analytical data while continually developing the marketing strategy and deliverables
Extensive social media experience

Acre has a strong commitment to a good work-life balance and believes in recruiting staff who will add to the unique character of the company.

Acre Contact: Michael Kelsall
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5582

Sustainability Manager Hot Job

United Kingdom, London · £ Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

Acre has been engaged by the specialised Real Estate division of a high profile global bank to identify a new, highly credible and engaging Sustainability Manager. The Real Estate Facilities Management arm of the business employs c100 staff, has 9 offices throughout the UK and delivers managed services to £3.5 billion of client assets that include some of the country’s landmark buildings. Reporting to the National Director of FM, you’ll take responsibility for the development and delivery of the sustainability strategy within the property management department.

Responsibilities will include:

Development and implementation a business strategy for a sustainable service offering
Ensuring that all clients are aware of compliance requirements e.g. CRCEES deadlines etc.
Assisting in the tendering and presenting process for new business
Monitoring of the environmental performance of all buildings under management
Identification of where performance can be improved and recommend solutions
Providing regular updates to Management Surveyors and Facility Managers on requirements

The successful individual is likely to come from the Real Estate sector and bring with them a thorough knowledge of environmental legislation and certification relating to the built environment

You will also have:

An understanding of the business potential for sustainability in property management
Knowledge of modern principles and practices of environmental improvement methods as applied to the maintenance of commercial buildings and refurbishment
Thorough knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment
Excellent presentation skills

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled property/sustainability professional to engage, drive change, and provide thought leadership in this newly created, business critical position.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

EHS Advisor/Manager for Global Corporate EHS Team Hot Job

United Kingdom, Essex · To £55,000 base + Car + Benefit package

Acre is working with a leading chemical firm to recruit a dynamic corporate EHS manager/advisor. This is a global role in an expanding company, and will primarily focus on the delivery of EHS audits and the implementation of behavioural change/improvement programmes relating to safety.

In addition to providing advice and leadership to global sites in all areas of environmental performance, H&S and sustainable development, the role will involve:

Working as part of a dynamic corporate EHS team to deliver information and management systems needed to achieve excellence
Presenting plans and proving advise to senior management and to the leadership team
Continually improving safety and environmental performance through programmes, standards and policy implementation
Travelling to global manufacturing sites for circa 40-50% of the role

The successful candidate will have a solid background of EHS in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing or process safety engineering environment, along with:

Experience of working across at least 3 different countries or regions with experience of regional legislation, policy and risk management
A scientific or engineering educational background is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for an EHS professional who is passionate about improving business performance through good EHS practice. The post holder will enjoy professional development and the opportunity to progress in an expanding global company.

Acre Contact: Helen Pradas-Page
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5578

Interim Environmental Adviser Hot Job

United Kingdom, London · £200 - £300 per day

A global insurance firm is urgently looking to secure an interim Environmental Adviser for their property team, based in central London.
Working across the group and with various business units, this role will lead, develop and implement various group wide strategies, ensuring environmental compliance.

You will be responsible for:

Developing and implementing the collection and analysis of the environmental performance data (including energy consumption, carbon, water and waste)
Managing and leading the compliance towards the CRC, including the implementation of new policies and procedures
Providing data and reporting on the mandatory emissions, to be included in the annual report
Developing an employee engagement strategy on environmental issues, including raising awareness, training and internal communications
Maintaining the environmental strategy to ISO14001 standards

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree with previous work experience within a multi-site blue chip organisation, with solid technical knowledge on environmental compliance, reporting and ISO14001. You will have excellent engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to quickly build relationships and manage conflict effectively should they arise.

IEMA membership is desirable but not essential.

Due to the nature of this organisation, candidates will need to have a CRB and credit check, along with references covering the last 5 years.

Acre Contact: Lydia Langford
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5581

Environment, Health and Safety Advisor (Southern and Western Europe)

Italy, or Germany, Venice or Berlin · £ Competative

Acre has been engaged by a globally integrated Real Estate and Facilities Management business to source a new Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor. You will be part of a team of 4 people responsible for supporting the EHS Lead in implementing and managing our client’s Integrated Facilities System and Management across their client’s multi-site EMEA property portfolio; ensuring compliance with cultural, client and statutory requirements. This will include:

Identifying national legislative standards and best practices
Designing and implementing practical risk management strategies and procedures, based on the EHS Management System
Demonstrating leadership in health, safety and environmental issues, ensuring that the EHS Management System and Standards are readily used and identified in all managed properties
Ensuring compliance with all client-owned EHS policies and practice by staff and contractors, and report against EHS metrics and KPI’s
Supporting a programme for the audit, measurement and reporting of EHS performance against agreed standards

Day-to-day essential duties:

Provide guidance and advice on health and safety risk management at all levels on the account
Establish effective relationships and work co-operatively with the account teams, client organisations, contractors and the EMEA Operational Risk Team
Ensure a continued working knowledge of relevant current legislation
Provide technical advice on all relevant EHS issues and advise accounts of changes in legislation that will impact on service delivery
Promote and develop a positive EHS culture at all levels throughout the accounts
Identify and deliver account EHS training requirements
Support Facilities Managers in developing relationships with key internal and external EHS stakeholders
Support the completion of workplace risk assessments and reviews in accordance with legislation or upon request
Analyse and track audits - make regular reports to the account EHS Lead

You will need to have previous local experience (Southern or Western Europe) in the management of EHS across complex, multi-sites portfolios, and a practical working knowledge of EHS tools and techniques within a Facilities Management or Manufacturing environment. You will ideally be degree qualified in an associated EHS qualification, be CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) or national equivalent. It would also be desirable to hold a Lead Auditor Qualification. You must also be fluent in English and hold a local driving licence as frequent, regional travel will be required.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Data Centre Energy Engineer

United Kingdom, London · £Competitive + package

Our client, a leading European data centre firm, is looking for an Energy Engineer to join their London based, European team. Sitting within the operations team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering energy-focused solutions across 20+ European locations.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing Engineering support for each data centre in the interpretation and translation of EU Code of Conduct for Data Centres (CoC) best practices into executable data centre engineering projects
Engaging with stakeholders to influence the priority and understanding of specific engineering projects.
Developing the business cases required to justify investment in engineering projects.
Maintaining an up to date working knowledge of standards ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, 27001 and OHSAS 18001 in the context of the group integrated management system.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in:

Engineering/energy management within data centre environments
Driving change and influencing stakeholders

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join an industry leading business, and provide tangible energy improvements in a growing, Europe-wide company.

Acre Contact: Karyn Peacocke
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5580

Global Environmental Compliance Manager

United Kingdom, Midlands · Up to £50,000 plus Benefits

Acre is working with a prestigious global manufacturing company to identify an exceptional Environmental Compliance Manager to join their corporate sustainability team.

The individual will be integral to the team’s efforts in managing and ensuring environmental compliance as the company continues to expand globally.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing advice and guidance to operations globally to ensure environmental targets are hit and legislation is adhered to
Advising on future environmental issues that may impact the company’s business
Remaining fully conversant with emerging global environmental legislation
Ensuing best practice, globally, for technical environmental issues
Working across all departments to identify sustainability risks and opportunities

The successful individual will:

Have significant specialist environmental knowledge and experience in a global context, preferably from within the manufacturing sector
Be experienced in environmental technologies and management systems
Have experience lobbying and influencing stakeholders internally and externally
Be degree educated in a environmentally related subject and a member of IEMA

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a sector leader during a time of sustained growth.

Acre Contact: Andrew Tew
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5572

EHS Manager

United Kingdom, Hampshire · Circa £45,000 plus Benefits

Acre is currently working with a leading global manufacturer to identify a talented individual who will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy for a modern manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to join a highly diversified global manufacturer with global sales in excess of £10bn.

The successful individual will be responsible for providing leadership on-site for all aspects of environment, health, safety and security. This will involve:

Establishing EHS objectives and targets alongside the corporate EHS manager
Directing EHS activities on-site
Communication of national and local regulatory requirements
Assuring accurate and complete EHS reporting metrics
Delivery of EHS training for all personnel on-site
Managing relationships with external stakeholders including local authorities and enforcement agencies
Crises management
Creating a strong EHS culture that engages with employees at all levels

The successful individual will have:

Significant experience in EHS programme management and training, ideally within the automotive or aviation manufacturing sectors
Proven ability to influence and lead a diverse workforce in EHS best practice
Strong team building skills
Strong organisational skills
Recognised professional certification (IOSH, IEMA)
Degree in relevant discipline

This is an opportunity to join a world class organisation and take ownership of EHS at a site level, working closely with the corporate team. The position is part of the site management team for a large facility with in excess of 900 employees.

Acre Contact: Andrew Tew
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5572

Account Director - Energy

United Kingdom, London · £ Dependent on experience + Bonus and Excellent Benefits Package

Our Client, a leading integrated energy consultancy, is seeking an Account Director to join their Client Services team. This role is integral to developing and maintaining client relationships across a number of key strategic company accounts. As an Account Director, you will develop, manage and maintain customer relationships, delivering first class service and driving contract value.

You will be expected to:

Develop long-term sustainable business relationships within key accounts; drive Total Contract Value (TCV) through additional services, better margins, or by extending contract lengths
Build creative projects, submit proposals and structure commercial deals within key account
Manage projects from start to finish; engage expertise and coordinate responses from both internal and external delivery teams
Further skills and experience required
Proven experience as a relationship manager; demonstrable track record of driving TC
A strong understanding of UK Energy markets; procurement, risk, compliance, and energy efficiency services
Ability to network effectively, both internally and externally, across all levels of an organisation

Our client offers a strong base salary along with a generous package on top of an unparalleled career opportunity to work with one of the strongest brands within the Energy industry.

Acre Contact: Karyn Peacocke
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5580

Principal Hydrologist

United Kingdom, London · Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits Package

Our client is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services. They are committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for their clients.

Acre is working with a well-regarded consultancy to add a Principal Hydrologist to their growing team. The ideal candidate would become a member of the consultancy’s water team working across a broad spectrum of areas, including:

Freshwater policy research and development
Environmental impact assessment and associated water quality and flood risk assessments
Regional strategic flood risk support, flood risk appraisal, planning and development risk
Business risk assessments associated with the water environment
Climate change adaptation & business continuity

Our client is seeking a senior specialist with a broad range of experience in a consultancy or regulatory organisations with particular emphasis on EIA, flood risk assessment planning and development risk elements of project work.

The ideal candidate will have:

Significant skills in water environment management in a statutory or consultancy environment Detailed understanding of flood risk assessment, current legislation, policy and emerging trends (FRA, FCA, SFRA)
Experience of planning and development control in relation to flooding issues
Understanding of flood risk modelling best practise, relative merits of modelling systems to be used
Best practice in the mitigation of flood impacts
Experience of the development of climate change adaptation strategies in relation to flood risk

We are only able to accept applications from those candidates with the eligibility and right to work in the U.K.

Acre Contact: Michael Kelsall
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5582

2x Principal Sustainability Consultants

United Kingdom, London or Oxford · £50,000 - £65,000

Acre is proud to be partnered with a leading sustainability consultancy that is experiencing significant growth due to an increased demand for its analytical services and insight - enabling business transformation. This sustainability firm has developed a reputation for innovating products and services which influence the sustainability strategy of leading global brands and multi-national corporations.

This consultancy’s success has been largely due to their exceptional staff, who have a real passion and commitment towards advancing the sustainability agenda by offering smart, practical solutions based on robust analysis and an innovative and challenging approach.

To support ambitious growth plans, Acre is sourcing two Principal Consultants who will join the firm’s London or Oxford office. The Principal Consultants will leverage their extensive consulting experience, deep sector knowledge (in either FMCG or property and infrastructure) and demonstrable business development success to help develop the consultancy’s offering.

The responsibilities include:

Being a key player for the business development of the FMCG (retail, consumer goods and agricultural) sectors - or - the property and construction (and infrastructure) sectors
Managing projects and project teams to ensure delivery of a high standard of work
Assisting in developing new products and service development and enhancing the consultancy’s value proposition
Supporting the company’s growth plan and leading on developing key work streams

The ideal candidate will have the capacity to develop complex, bespoke projects and advise on strategy for clients that will drive process and business transformation. Further to this the candidate will have:

Experience in working in the commercial sector with specific sector expertise of FMCG or property and infrastructure
Demonstrable new business development and account management experience
Management consulting and project management skills
Knowledge of - and commitment to - improving sustainability and environmental outcomes
Comfort with numerical analysis and data modelling
Degree educated or equivalent with a preference of Engineering, Maths, Economics or Environmental Sciences of similar

This is a great opportunity for an experienced consultant to join a boutique consultancy that is building on the success of recent years - and who is already an influential brand within the sustainability space.

Acre Contact: Simone Awramenko
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5589

Senior Technical Consultant

United Kingdom, South East England · £ Competitive

Our client is a leading sustainability consultancy combining energy, climate change, environmental and chemical risk expertise with strong IT and economics capability. Operating across the world, they work in partnership with customers to help transform the way they work, empowering business leaders with award winning consultancy advice. With unrivalled sector insight and a reputation for producing innovative solutions, they offer a stimulating and rewarding environment in which to work.

Role purpose:

The role will provide support to meet an increasing demand from Government and Industry in the UK for expertise in assessing CHP and District Heating Schemes, in terms of their technical and economic performance, and assessing the policy opportunities for encouraging the uptake of CHP, low carbon heat options and District Heating.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following skills:

Strong engineering skills
Good understanding of Energy Supply and Demand sides
Excellent organisational abilities
IT/database understanding and problem solving skills
Strong influencing skills
The ability to work to commercial imperatives

The role:

Engineer with the technical knowledge to conduct CHP/community heating feasibility studies
An understanding of government policies relating to CHP, heat markets and associated district heating and cooling networks
Experience of working in a consultancy or an evaluation team at a utilities company
Have an understanding of industrial CHP (in particular steam systems) and building applications
Have knowledge of the market and regulatory framework for CHP and District heating/Cooling in the UK
In addition, you will demonstrate good attention to detail, technical report writing ability and be able to assimilate information quickly

This is a fast-paced and challenging environment offering you the opportunity to grow with a successful organisation; you will have support from the wider business for your own career development into a wide range of future opportunities our client’s organisation.

Acre Contact: Michael Kelsall
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5582

Senior Sustainability Consultant

United Kingdom, South East · Up to £49,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits

Acre has been engaged by a global leader in construction, design and maintenance to source a Senior Sustainability Consultant in order to develop and grow their in-house sustainability consultancy. They offer a unique approach to asset management lifecycle services and are one of the UK's leading providers of strategic asset management services.

Job Purpose:

To develop and grow a sustainability consultancy capability within their client base across a broad area of sustainability from climate change, carbon efficiency, energy demand, energy savings, and water and fossil fuel consumption through to bio-diversity, materials and recycling
Deliver sustainability projects for a broad range of public and private sector clients
To develop a sustainability business plan, focusing on providing solutions and advice to external and internal clients relating to sustainability policies, strategy, legislation and design
Raise their profile in the market sector and enhance their approach to sustainability as a differentiator and USP for the business

Key Duties:

To advise clients and contracts in regards to sustainability requirements, legislation and the effects
To identify and co-ordinate the design and delivery of sustainability schemes and studies
Work with clients and contracts to produce sustainable processes and procedures through innovative research, undertaking trials on new techniques, products, and technologies
To remain fully informed and keep up to date with all current and future legislation, best practice and innovation relating to sustainability
Work closely with design teams, environmentalists and ecologists to develop sustainable design solutions
To provide sustainability advice and assessments for design and construction activities to ensure that solutions are fit for purpose, resource efficient, resilient, and adaptable

You will ideally have some experience of managing a sustainability team as well as coordinating sustainability interfaces with other technical disciplines in the transportation (highways, railways, aviation) sector. It would also be advantageous if you had some understanding of asset management principles applied to design, construction and maintenance of highways schemes.

You should also be a chartered member (or equivalent) of a professional institution. It would also be beneficial to have an appreciation of design codes (DMRB, MCDHW, etc.) relevant to Sustainability.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Senior Ecologist

United Kingdom, South East · Up to £49,000 + Car/Allowance + Benefits

Acre has been engaged by a leading global construction, design and maintenance company to identify a Senior Ecologist to help develop and grow their in-house ecology consultancy. They offer a unique approach to asset management lifecycle services and are one of the UK's leading providers of strategic asset management services.

Job Purpose:

To develop and grow an ecology consultancy capability within their client base
To deliver ecology projects for a broad range of public and private sector clients
To work with the management team to develop an ecology business plan, focusing on providing solutions and advice to external and internal clients relating to ecology policies, strategy, legislation and design
To raise the organisation’s profile in the market sector and enhance their approach to ecology as a differentiator and USP for the business

Key Duties:

To work as part of a team of specialist consultants undertaking a variety of ecology projects for internal and external clients
To remain fully informed and keep up to date with all current and future legislation, best practice and innovation relating to ecology
To liaise with and support the corporate HSEQR team on all matters relating to ecology compliance issues affecting the business
To identify and co-ordinate the design and delivery of ecology schemes and studies
To use ecological compliance solutions and strategies to help win new business, advising clients on how they can enhance and improve their own businesses
To provide ecology advice and assessments for design and construction activities
To work with the Sustainability Consultant on work winning strategies, joint client projects and delivery of the sustainability action plan

You should have well developed ecology consultancy exposure that includes experience of interfacing with other technical disciplines in the transportation sector. Proven business development, presentation and marketing experience would also be useful as well strong communications and project management skills.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Sustainability Engineer - Light Weighting

United Kingdom, Midlands · £40,000 - £45,000 plus Benefits

Acre is currently working with a world class manufacturer who requires additional support within its sustainability team. Sustainability is recognised as an essential part of the company's business and the team focuses on developing all aspects of its product to help reduce emission and increase efficiency. The successful individual will be responsible for:

Project management of weight targets – driving sustainability through weight reduction
Project managing a team of engineers across all areas of the business
Status reporting and issue resolution up to the Engineering Director
Co-ordinating and chairing efficiency reviews with cross-sector teams
Environmental compliance and mass certification

This individual will couple solid technical experience with the ability to communicate, manage and encourage a cross sector team to deliver weight saving efficiencies to tight schedules. The individual will be:

Degree educated, preferably in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledgeable in technologies relating to weight reduction in the automotive, aviation or defence sectors
Highly motivated with first class communication skills
Have demonstrative project and time management skills
Skilled in Microsoft Excel
A holder of a full UK Driving licence

Experience with the following would be highly beneficial:

Experience of vehicle technologies in relation to light weighting
Experience with vehicle mass properties
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, charts and VBA, report generation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performance team working on ground breaking technologies.

Acre Contact: Andrew Tew
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5572

Programme Manager

India, Bangalore or New Delhi · $ Competitive + Benefits

The Global Green Growth Institute is looking to hire a Programme Manager to support their international project work in India. Working with Senior Programme Managers and reporting into the Director of the London office, the Programme Manager is responsible for managing the current work in India which includes state-level planning (in Karnataka, and few other states) and national level planning (in New Delhi), with the potential to expand this over the next two years.

More specifically, this Programme Manager position calls for:

A good understanding of socio-economic assessment methodologies, human development issues, poverty alleviation and gender aspects of development
A good understanding of the link between poverty and human development and environmental sustainability
Designing of public sector interventions to promote sustainability goals in the rural sector
Coordinating consultation and field level engagement with rural communities
Coordinating consultations with government and non-government agencies
Designing and developing financing partnerships

Other key experience and capabilities will include:

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong synthesis and strategic thinking skills
A post-graduate degree in social sciences (e.g. economics), agriculture, environment or development sciences or other relevant disciplines
Solid professional experience ideally working across environmental and social issues
Project delivery experience, i.e., managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
Work experience in developing countries
Multi-cultural literacy, and relevant language capabilities
Experience managing teams of three or more people

The successful individuals will have the opportunity to travel extensively as the role requires working for extended periods of time in the states (within India) where projects are being undertaken. Being based in one of the state capitals is also an option for those interested.

The roles present a fantastic opportunity to work with talented, dynamic and driven individuals on projects at the cutting edge of economic development and sustainability.

Acre Contact: Sara Telahoun
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5588

Senior Programme Manager

India, New Delhi or Bangalore · $ Competitive plus Benefits

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is looking to hire a highly experienced Senior Programme Manager to spearhead their rapidly growing activities in India. The Senior Programme Manager will be a key member of GGGI’s global country programme team and will have responsibility for a portfolio of work in Karnataka (state level policy work) and New Delhi (national policy work), with the potential to expand this quickly.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing technical and strategic support to the Government of India
Prioritizing green growth opportunities and policy actions
Managing one or more teams and ensuring project delivery on time and to budget
Building and managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
Developing a portfolio of work in India
Engaging in international events and knowledge networks

All applicants must hold exemplary academic credentials, with a post-graduate degree preferably in engineering, economics or business/finance. They will have substantial relevant professional experience and a track record of working at a very senior level.

Other key experience will include:

Solid experience working with government in developing countries
Demonstrable analytical skills using quantitative tools and methodologies
Exceptional strategic thinking
Experience identifying and implementing green growth opportunities
Strong stakeholder engagement experience
Significant team management experience and the ability to lead
Excellent problem solving and communication skills

GGGI presents a fantastic opportunity to join a new, innovative international organisation working on projects with real impact on people’s lives, and building a cutting-edge model of economic development and sustainability.

Acre Contact: Sara Telahoun
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5588

Senior Programme Manager

Brazil, Brasilia · $ Competitive plus Benefits

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is looking to hire an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead their rapidly growing activities in Brazil. Reporting directly to the Director and Deputy Director of the London Office, the Senior Programme Manager will have responsibility for a portfolio of work in Brazil including the Amazon Basin, with the potential to quickly expand into other Latin American countries.

Key responsibilities will include:

Developing and applying suitable assessment methodologies and decision-making tools
Prioritizing opportunities and policy actions to support the government
Managing one or more diverse teams
Building robust relationships and managing multiple stakeholders
Developing a long-term portfolio of work in Brazil and other Latin American countries
Managing overall strategy development, fund-raising and presentations for GGGI

The successful individual will have a strong analytical background, experience of working in developing countries, exceptional strategic thinking skills and a track record of senior-level interaction.

More specifically, the successful candidate will have:

A Masters or PhD level or equivalent degree, preferably in engineering, economics or business/finance as well as a substantial, relevant work experience
Experience identifying and implementing green growth opportunities
Successful experience engaging multiple stakeholders
Significant team management experience and ability to lead
Excellent communication skills
Fluency in Portuguese

GGGI presents a fantastic opportunity to join a new, innovative international organisation that working on projects with real impact on people’s lives, and building a cutting-edge paradigm of economic development and sustainability.

Acre Contact: Bairbre Doyle
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5596

Senior Consultant

United Kingdom, London or Oxford · £35,000 - £45,000

Acre is working with a world leading sustainability consultancy to identify a Senior Consultant to join their team following a period of substantial growth. The consultancy provides insight and analysis to advise corporate clients on achieving resource efficiency into their supply chains.

The experienced Senior Consultant will have excellent quantitative skills and sustainability experience and will be a key individual in the consultancy for delivery and business development to clients across all sectors, particularly health.

The responsibilities of this role include:

Management and delivery of projects involving technical calculations (e.g. carbon footprinting)
Write and present technical results in accessible and compelling formats to clients to enable effective decision making
Development of business opportunities and writing new business tenders
Engage with clients to ensure their requirements are being met

This is a technical consulting role which requires the ability to perform and understand carbon calculations from software platforms coupled with the ability to articulate the value of this to assist clients in decision making.

The ideal candidate will have:

Sustainability experience in either consulting or an in-house role including demonstrable technical and quantitative skills
Project management and client engagement skills
Report writing and presentation skills to a high standard

This is a great opportunity to join a well known organisation that is working at the cutting edge of carbon footprinting.

Acre Contact: Simone Awramenko
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5589

CRC Analyst

United Kingdom, London · Circa £25,000 + Package

Our client is one of the world’s leading property consultancies. They are currently looking to source a CRC Analyst to join their growing Sustainability advisory. This is a great opportunity to deliver real impact within a business, working alongside energy and sustainability consultants. You will work with a variety of client accounts and across a range of industries.

Amongst a range of duties you will:

Lead on data collection and analysis for CRC reports as required by external or internal clients
Assist in the planning, and co-ordinating of carbon management projects
Compile energy and carbon emissions monitoring reports for validation by DEFRA and the Environment Agency
Work on Clients’ energy reduction projects to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and corporate objectives

The successful candidate will have:

Relevant experience in an analyst level position, and will be numerically minded.
Advanced level experience in Excel
Keen to develop a career in sustainability

This is a unique opportunity for a team player to join an innovative Sustainability team within a global firm. Our London based client offers a professional environment and strong remuneration package.

Acre Contact: Karyn Peacocke
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5580

CRC Manager

United Kingdom, London · Competitive salary + package

Our client, a global real estate consultancy, is looking for a talented Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) Manager to join their growing sustainability advisory team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as an advisor to a variety of UK brand name clients, across a range of industries, and provide first class compliance and advisory services.

You will work with external clients and internal colleagues, and be responsible for:

Organising the data collection, measurement, and reporting of carbon emissions for CRC purposes
Line management of the CRC Analyst who will drive the data collection and analysis
Developing and delivering additional carbon reporting services

The successful individual will demonstrate:

Experience working with the CRC including gathering data, organising information and reporting to DECC
Experience of advising and managing energy and carbon reduction strategies
The ability to build robust long lasting client and internal relationships

You will have strong communication skills, including the ability to present solutions and influence decision makers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading consultancy in their fast-growing sustainability division.

Acre Contact: Karyn Peacocke
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5580

Environment and Sustainability Manager – Global Technology Company

United Kingdom, Surrey - West London · £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Acre has been engaged by a globally recognised technology company to source a Sustainability Manager. The organisation’s sustainability and environmental program is central to business activity and this position is critical to the firm’s continued success. This role has a broad focus and would suit an individual who excels at working on a range of projects simultaneously.

Key responsibilities will include:

Continually updating and reviewing the environmental performance system, and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders throughout the business ensuring efficient processes and environmental data reporting
Creating and rolling out environmental and sustainability focused projects across the organisation including waste, water, energy efficiency, and sustainable travel
Ensuring the processes are in place for the company to achieve 14001 compliance
Work with a wide range of teams ensuring the organisation complies with environmental legislation (WEEE, RoHS, REACH etc.)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a household brand name. The successful individual will require:

Experience within a similar role within a fast paced corporate environment including experience with environmental legislation
Experience with ISO 14001 ideally with international exposure
A degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, and ISO 14001 auditor qualification would be beneficial
Very strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with a range of stakeholders throughout the business

You will need to have strong attention to detail, and the ability to develop innovation ideas and solutions.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

REACH and RoHS Expert – Global Technology Company

United Kingdom, Surrey · Up to £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Acre has been engaged by a globally recognised technology company to source a REACH and RoHS Expert. The organisation’s sustainability and environmental program is central to business activity and this position is critical to the firm’s continued success.

Key responsibilities will include:

Ensuring processes are in place so that the organisation complies with REACH, RoHS, and ErP legislation
Having a clear understanding of all up coming legislation in the space and formulating a logical and commercially aware response to the change
Lobbying with a wide range of external stakeholders ensuring the companies position is clearly communicated
Acting as the key point of contact for any queries both internal and external including interfacing with NGO’s

The successful individual will have:

Experience within a similar role within a fast paced corporate environment including a clear understanding of compliance with REACH and RoHS legislation, and understanding of F-Gas and Nano Materials would be beneficial
A degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, environment, sustainability or a related subject
Very strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with a range of both internal and external stakeholders, lobbying experience would be an advantage

You will need to have strong attention to detail, and the ability to develop innovation ideas and solutions.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

EU Waste Policy Senior Consultant

United Kingdom, South East England · £45,000

We are currently seeking a talented and EU experienced waste policy senior consultant. Our client is a leading sustainability consultancy who combines climate change, chemical risk and energy efficiency expertise with a strong economics offering.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and writing client bids
Managing and delivering technical waste policy projects
Contributing waste policy expertise to a growing team
Representing the organisation as an expert in the EU waste policy field

The successful candidate will have:

An excellent working understanding of EU waste policy issues
Experience in various waste streams including household waste, mineral and mining waste, food waste, commercial and construction waste
Knowledge of policy design and economic instruments used for implementing EU waste policy objectives
International waste policy expertise beyond Europe and product policy experience would be a distinct advantage
An established reputation with the EU Commission and businesses in Europe

This is a very unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing and reputable environmental consultancy.

Acre Contact: Michael Kelsall
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5582

Operations Manager

Indonesia, Jakarta · £ Competitive plus benefits

We are working with the world’s newest international organisation, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), to help them find an outstanding Operations Manager to support their work in Indonesia. Reporting to the GGGI Country Manager, you will provide day to day management of the several components of work of the Indonesia team, and coordinate the efforts of the individual component Programme Managers and Programme Officers.

You will be a key focal point within the team for the management of the Indonesia Programme’s consulting contracts. Other responsibilities include:

Facilitating the engagement with key government counterparts
Driving the ‘hybrid’ teams of each component to achieve their deliverables and outputs
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of team members and providing coaching and development support, as well as being a key contact point for advice and escalation for problem solving within the component teams

All applicants must hold exemplary and relevant academic credentials. Other key skills and capabilities will include:

Consulting contract management, project cycle management and project quality management experience, particularly in Indonesia, ideally within the field of green growth, development, natural resource management and sustainability
Recognized leadership in developing and implementing economic development policies and strategies on the ground
Demonstrable capacity for strategic thinking, and facilitating in-depth and effective stakeholder dialogues both internally and externally, and in cross-sector consultations on multi-disciplinary issues
Experience in Indonesia developing and fostering strong relationships with key government institutions (for example, Coordinating Ministry for economic affairs, Ministry of National Development Planning, Ministry of Finance, etc.)

The successful individuals will be part of a global team at GGGI; the role presents an opportunity to work with talented, dynamic and driven individuals on projects at the cutting edge of economic development and sustainability.

Closing Date: Rolling recruitment, interviews will start in spring/summer 2013. Position will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

Acre Contact: Will Broad
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5594

Programme Manager

Brazil, Mexico, Peru · $ Competitive + Benefits

The world’s newest international organisation, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), is hiring accomplished Programme Managers and Programme Officers to support their project work in Brazil, Peru and Mexico. Working with Senior Programme Managers on the ground and reporting directly into the Director of the London office, you will be responsible for managing one to two large projects and work streams.

The key priority will be to identify, evaluate and prioritise Green growth opportunities, and support the partner country in driving implementation to make a tangible impact on the ground.

Responsibilities will include:

Conducting detailed analysis
Policy design and implementation support
Public and private sector stakeholder engagement
International knowledge sharing
Team management
Third party engagement and management where required

In addition to exemplary and relevant academic credentials (ideally to Masters or PhD level), the successful individual will have:

Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong synthesis and strategic thinking skills
Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, and consensus building skills
Excellent multi-cultural literacy, and specific experience and language capabilities in the countries of work ie: Spanish or Portuguese
Solid work experience with a highly regarded company or organisation
Project delivery experience, i.e. managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
Working experience in areas directly relevant such as forestry, energy, water urban development, climate change, sustainable development and cleantech
Experience of managing teams

The roles present a unique chance to work with talented, dynamic and driven individuals on ground-breaking projects at the cutting edge of economic development and sustainability.

Acre Contact: Bairbre Doyle
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5596

Programme Officer/ Policy Advisor – REDD+

Indonesia, · £ Competitive plus Benefits

Acre is working with a distinguished Intergovernmental Organisation, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), to identify an exceptional Programme Officer with a focus on REDD+ policy in Indonesia.

The individual will be responsible for providing strategic and targeted technical support to the REDD+ Team in assisting the Indonesian Government to improve and develop REDD+ funding disbursement mechanisms, and to support pilot programs which will test these mechanisms.

The successful individual will:

Play a key role in analysis of the development and implementation of REDD+ programs, policies, and related incentive structures
Help facilitate efforts in capacity-building and active participation of key stakeholders
Be involved in policy design and implementation support, public and private sector stakeholder engagement, and international knowledge sharing
Work in close cooperation with officials from the Indonesian government and external experts to design an appropriate selection mechanism for REDD+ projects
Provide support for the initial implementation of projects under the selected mechanism

All applicants must hold exemplary and relevant academic credentials, ideally a University degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environment Ecological Economics or a related field.

Other key skills and capabilities will include:

Detailed understanding of REDD+ policies and "REDD+ Readiness" mechanisms
Broad knowledge of climate finance, international climate policy, carbon markets and the social and environmental safeguard criteria related to REDD+
Broad knowledge on the required enabling environment to ensure a successful REDD+ programme as well as the challenges and opportunities facing REDD+
Familiarity with the Indonesia National REDD+ Strategy and other related government plans at national and local levels
Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with leaders from a diverse array of sectors (government, business, NGO and community groups)
Strong oral and written English and fluency in Indonesian/Bahasa is essential

The successful individuals will be part of a global team at GGGI. The role presents an opportunity to work with talented, dynamic and driven individuals on projects at the cutting edge of economic development and sustainability.

Closing Date: Rolling recruitment, interviews will start in spring/summer 2013. Position will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found.

Acre Contact: Will Broad
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5594

Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager

United States, Hartford, Connecticut · £ Competitive

Acre is working with a leading global consumer products company to source a Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager. Showing a solid commitment to sustainability, this firm is adding a Senior Manager to their established Environmental Sustainability team to work collaboratively with their customers.
This person will be tasked with engaging a variety of stakeholders to challenge, inspire, and deliver real reductions in environmental impact.

Developing and delivering the customer focused sustainability strategy will require you to:

Acquire a deep understanding of customers’ needs
Launch a mature dialogue with customers and stakeholders
Provide technical advice on sustainability initiatives across the value chain
Identify and create customer value and distinction through environmental sustainability

The successful candidates will have:

A proven track record of working with customers and value chains to deliver sustainability strategies
A degree in environment, sustainability or a related field
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
The ability to engage stakeholders and customers, and comfortable being the ‘face’ of sustainability for the North American market

This is an incredible opportunity to deliver real change within a rapidly growing organisation that is genuinely committed to sustainability.

Acre Contact: Sara Telahoun
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5588

Global EHS Senior Manager – Pharmaceutical Company

Ireland, · Circa €95,000 + benefits

Acre has been engaged by a global pharmaceutical company to identify an exceptional EHS Senior Manager to join their global corporate Environment, Health and Safety team. The individual will be integral to the strategic development and implementation of global EHS and Energy programmes at this exciting time in the company’s expansion and continued commercial success.

Key responsibilities of importance for both the internal manufacturing and R&D sites and third party manufacturer sites include:

Exercising expert knowledge of regional and global business drivers, regulation and standards to deliver innovative business solutions
Leading the implementation of new EHS and Energy programmes , management systems, compliance tools and global policies alongside creating a world class behavioural safety culture
Interacting with all levels of the supply chain and manufacturing organisations to influence change and promote Environment, Energy, Health and Safety improvement
Managing consultants and EHS programme budgets to ensure periodic evaluations
Some global travel

Alongside extensive technical EHS experience at site and corporate level, the successful individual will have experience of:

Regional and/or global EHS or Energy, Environment, Health and Safety programme development and implementation
Experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical or high risk manufacturing operations involving process safety/loss prevention, environmental controls, potent compound and industrial hygiene management
Superb communication, influencing and stakeholder management experience

This is a rare and exciting career opportunity for professional advancement at a global corporate level.

Acre Contact: Helen Pradas-Page
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5578

Principal Environmental Consultant

United Kingdom, Birmingham · Up to £40,000 + Car allowance + Benefits + Bonus

Due to expanding workload, Acre has been engaged by a leading property consultancy to identify a Principal Environmental Consultant who will assist their high profile client base with Environmental Due Diligence and Flood Assessment work.
The individual will be involved in a number of high profile instructions and provide invaluable advice on a broad range environmental transactions, applications and feasibility studies across the UK and Europe.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing advice and guidance to clients around Environmental Due Diligence and Flood Risk Assessment
Producing a range of written reports and presentations
Cross and upselling other consultancy services
Ensuring best practice for technical environmental issues
Working across the department to identify environmental risks and opportunities

The successful individual will have substantial specialist environmental knowledge and experience, preferably from a consultancy background and looking to develop their capability within a property firm.

They will also have:

A BSc and/or MSc/MEng in a relevant discipline
Strong technical capabilities
A proven track record of advising clients during property due diligence
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Experience of liaising with clients, regulators and other stakeholders
A valid driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who has the skills and abilities to support the due diligence capabilities and develop our client’s national flood risk capability.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Ecology Consultant

United Kingdom, Nationwide · £ Competitive

Acre has been engaged by a leading global construction, design and maintenance company to identify Ecologists to help support their in-house nationwide ecology consultancy. This will be on a part-time basis, dependent on the volume of their work.

Job Purpose:

To deliver ecology projects for a broad range of public and private sector clients
To undertake a variety of ecological surveys, including protected species and habitat surveys
To provide ecology advice, assessments, designs and specifications for projects
To ensure the expected levels of technical excellence are met

Successful candidates will have:

Well developed ecology consultancy exposure
Recognised technical excellence in one or more areas of Ecology; Bat, Dormouse and Great Crested Newt licences are of particular interest
Experience of interfacing with other technical disciplines in the transportation/industrial sector
Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
Experience of preparing ecology reports

Strong communications and project management skills, as well as good presentation and reporting abilities, will be highly beneficial.

Acre Contact: Mary Dale
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5583

European Environmental Advisor

Romania, Sibiu · £ Competitive

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global leader in the IT space who is undergoing a major growth phase. With the client’s services constantly changing, the provision of environmental management through the organisation is becoming increasingly complex. This opportunity as a European Environmental Advisor is a critical role for the business.

Responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Group Health and Safety Manager in delivering environmental legal compliance
Ensuring that all appropriate environmental management is maintained in all business units
Ensuring compliance to new and existing environmental legislation

The successful candidate will have:

Experience of ISO14001 management as well as dealing with environmental issues within a European context
A recognized environmental qualification equivalent to NEBOSH Environmental Diploma
Excellent communications skills, with fluency in English and Romanian

Environmental management experience in mainland Europe is essential. This position will require a self starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running, whilst working well both independently and as part of a European wide team.

There will be a reasonable amount of European wide travel required for this role.

Acre Contact: Will Broad
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5594

Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Turkey, Istanbul · Up to 150,000 Turkish Lira per annum + Benefits + Bonus

Acre has been engaged by a Global Real Estate and Facilities Management business to identify a new Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager. You will be part of a team of 4 people responsible for supporting the EHS Lead in implementing and managing our clients' Integrated Facilities System and Management across their clients’ multi-site EMEA property portfolio.

This will include:

Identifying national legislative standards and best practice
Designing and implementing practical risk management strategies and procedures based on the EHS Management System
Demonstrating leadership in health, safety and environmental issues, ensuring that the EHS Management System and Standards are readily used and identified in all managed properties
Ensuring compliance with all client owned EHS policies and practice by staff and contractors
Monitoring compliance and performance; reporting against the client and EHS metrics and KPIs

The successful individual will have substantial specialist EHS knowledge and experience, preferably from a Property or Facilities Management background.

You will also have:

Practical working knowledge of EHS tools and techniques within a Facilities Management or Manufacturing environment
Previous management experience within HSE systems, working with corporate clients
Significant practical experience of problem solving EHS issues in a dynamic/diverse environment
Experience of investigating incidents and reporting objectively
Effective written communication - ranging from factual/technical reports and risk assessments, through to the drafting of account policy, and training materials

This is a unique opportunity for a CMIOSH (Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) or national equivalent to join a highly successful global business.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Advisory Manager

United Kingdom, London · £ 50,000 with an uncapped OTE of £60,000 in the first year and £75,000 + in following years

Our client is a global membership body with over 150 years history within the environmental and public health and safety space. This institute is looking to develop a new Advisory Service that will leverage their wealth of expertise and reputation to deliver consultancy, compliance services and bespoke training courses.

The Advisory Manager will be responsible for:

Developing the business development strategy and growth plan
Identifying new opportunities and developing long term relationships with the corporate and/or public sector
Consulting with clients to understand needs and develop a bespoke solution
Overseeing the delivery of projects by consultants and managing the client relationship throughout

The successful candidate will be an accomplished consultant or business developer with a demonstrable track record in sales and meeting targets. Further to this, the candidate will have:

Strategic and consultative sales experience, developed within professional services or management consultancy
Expertise developed within the health & safety, food safety, and/or environmental management arena
Experience in working within the public sector in the UK and internationally, donor funded organisations, or experience working with corporates particularly the food, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors
An entrepreneurial approach, be solutions focused and a driven sales person

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected institute and to build a new service offering within the organisation.

Acre Contact: Simone Awramenko
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5589

Regional Health and Safety Manager

United Kingdom, Birmingham with travel · Up to £36,000 + Bonus + Car

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a high profile leader in the waste, recycling, and energy sector. This is a unique position having responsibility across a number of major processing facilities. As such, this is a high risk, multi-stakeholder environment and will require a high caliber health and safety professional with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities will include:

Providing help and support on all health and safety aspects across a range of processing sites
Implementing company wide health and safety strategy on the operational site’s including monitoring, auditing, supporting, and training once they become operational
Liaising with external stake holders on health and safety issues
Networking through out the organisation to ensure best practice is implemented onsite

In addition the successful candidate will:

Have proven experience in a similar role ideally within the manufacturing, waste, recycling or related industry
Be Grad IOSH Status with a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (or Equivalent)
Have the ability to communicate the health and safety message and influence stakeholders from the board room to the shop floor

This position will require a self starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running. The successful candidate will hold a valid UK drivers license.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

Sustainability Programme Manager

United Kingdom, London · £ Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

Acre has been engaged by a global real estate services and facilities management business to identify a new Sustainability Programme Manager. In this high profile, newly created position you will be tasked with the creation and implementation of their new sustainability roadmap. Reporting into the Head of Sustainability, you will programme manage and embed a broad range of sustainability initiatives across multiple service lines.

Responsibilities will include:

Drafting of the UK’s annual sustainability plan to include specific objectives for embedding sustainability into each BU Plan (Business Planning process)
Tracking of the implementation of the annual sustainability plan against agreed milestones, and taking ownership for specific actions within the plan
Developing and supporting a network of sustainability champions across multiple service lines and regional offices to enable rapid knowledge transfer and up-skilling
Developing and implementing a sustainability communications plan for all UK staff, working closely with both the HR and Marketing teams to ensure relevant messaging is integrated into all appropriate channels
Overseeing the development of appropriate knowledge management platforms to ensure that all staff have access to relevant sustainability information and news updates in real time

The successful individual is likely to come from the Real Estate sector, ideally be RICS qualified and have previous experience of developing a broad range of property services.

You will also have:

Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of challenging and facilitating, as well as interacting with colleagues/clients at all levels of seniority
Strong interest in sustainability is essential, and ideally you will have good knowledge of material sustainability/resilience related property drivers and impacts
Excellent organisational skills, with practical experience of programme management

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled property/sustainability professional to engage, drive change, and provide thought leadership in this newly created, business critical, position.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Information Manager

United Kingdom, Scotland, Stirling · £32,000

Acre has been engaged by a well known and growing organisation in the field of sustainability, at the heart of the debate on resource efficiency. It works to deliver programmes that support businesses, organisations and individuals to achieve environmental and economic benefits. This newly created role will have the responsibility of managing information and customer data management, as well as developing an information management strategy.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate to set and deliver information strategy within an evidenced-based organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

Establishing and maintaining systems for managing information or evidence and enabling this to be easily and accurately reported on
Leading the development and management of an integrated customer relationship management system
Setting and monitoring performance against agreed customer service standards to be applied across all their touch points (web, contact centre, office staff etc.) including those managed by external contractors
Taking an active role in the management of any external contracts which involve direct customer service and the management of customer information
Ensuring information is stored in accordance with best practice and regulatory requirements

The successful candidate will have:

Experience within a similar role in an evidence-based organisation, including public sector: local government, NHS, or academia for example
A background of specifying requirements for and using Information Management solutions, particularly CRM systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous)
An understanding of the development and rollout of an organisation wide information strategy
An understanding of legal requirements and best practice in managing information and customer data ideally with experience with a government interface and the requirements of the freedom of information act
A degree or equivalent relevant qualification is desirable

Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential, as are exceptional project management skills and the ability to balance a number of projects simultaneously.

Acre Contact: Will Broad
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5594

Head of Advisory Services

United Kingdom, London · £60,000 with an uncapped OTE of £70,000 in the first year and £85,000 + in following years

Our client is a global membership body with over 150 years history within the environmental and public health and safety space. This institute is looking to develop a new Head of Advisory Services that will leverage their wealth of expertise and reputation to deliver consultancy, compliance services and bespoke training courses.

The Head of Advisory Services will be responsible for:

Developing the business development strategy and growth plan
Managing a small team, initially of 2 people
Identifying new opportunities and developing long term relationships with the corporate and/or public sector
Consulting with clients to understand needs and develop a bespoke solution
Overseeing the delivery of projects by consultants and managing the client relationship throughout

The successful candidate will be an accomplished consultant or business developer with a demonstrable track record in sales and meeting targets. Further to this, the candidate will have:

Demonstrable experience in strategy setting and implementation
Experience in leading a small consultancy or sales team
Strategic and consultative sales experience developed within professional services or management consultancy
Expertise developed within the health & safety, food safety, and/or environmental management arena
Experience in working within the public sector in the UK and internationally, donor funded organisations, or experience working with corporates particularly the food, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors
An entrepreneurial approach, be solutions focused and a driven sales person

This is a unique opportunity to join a respected institute and build a new service offering.

Acre Contact: Simone Awramenko
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5589

Sustainable Supply Chain Senior Consultant

United Kingdom, Location · £30,000 - £42,000

Acre is working with a boutique, dynamic environmental consultancy to source either a Sustainable Supply Chain Senior Consultant for their growing team. This consultancy offers innovative bespoke solutions to assist their clients in managing scarce resources, reducing waste and improving their environmental impact.

The key responsibility of this role include:

Advising private and public sector clients on supply chain management, process improvement and resource efficiency
Managing and delivering supply chain and procurement projects to manufacturing, FMCG and retail sector clients
Assisting in developing the consultancy’s offering and assisting in business development and responding to RFP

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team and help to develop the methodology and offering within sustainable supply chain and sustainable sourcing across environmental issues.

The ideal candidate will have:

Deep experience across end to end supply chain management and an understanding on Lean Six Sigma or TPM is beneficial
A knowledge of and interest in resource efficiency, environment and sustainability, waste management and closed loop
Industry experience gained in a large corporation or consultancy

Further to this you will be adaptable, enjoy building relationships and have a can-do attitude.

Acre Contact: Simone Awramenko
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5589

Senior CSR Manager

Switzerland, Lugano · CHF 90,000 plus Benefits

Our client, a leading outdoor apparel brand, is looking to hire a dynamic and knowledgeable CSR Manager.
This role will define and evolve the brand’s sustainability strategy and ensure its corporate social responsibility within the EMEA region. In this post, you will ensure that CSR is an integrated part of the company’s business strategy and that it is consistent across the organisation’s functions.

Additional responsibilities include:

Incorporating meaningful CSR metrics into the European business dashboards
Identifying efficiency opportunities in waste, energy and water
Championing internal behavioural change through initiatives and working groups
Building and maintaining robust internal relationships and representing the organisation externally
Providing support to the product creation and sourcing team
Supporting the corporate sustainability reporting

As the successful individual, you will have solid work experience in the sustainability space and a passion for corporate social responsibility. A degree or equivalent is highly desirable. Other key competencies include:

Experience in FMCG, ideally apparel
Proven experience of strategic planning and project implementation
Exceptional communication skills
Strong analytical abilities
A track record of building effective working relationships internally and externally

This is a great opportunity to join an incredibly well respected and well know brand. They have an outstanding track record in sustainability and they are looking for someone who can build on the good work they have already done.

For more information please contact Olivia Anderson or Catherine Harris on 0207 400 5570.

Acre Contact: Olivia Anderson
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5586

Senior Sustainability, Residential Consultant

United Kingdom, London · £35,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits + Bonus

Acre has been engaged by a global real estate services and facilities management business to identify a new Senior Residential Sustainability Consultant. In this high profile, newly created position you will be tasked with managing the team’s programme of work with residential developers.This entails overseeing delivery of the NextGeneration initiative, a high profile benchmark of the UK’s top 25 homebuilders’ sustainability performance.You will also provide consultancy services to residential developer clients including strategic advice, data management, reporting, Carbon Reduction Commitment compliance and environmental management.

Responsibilities will include:

Promote the NextGeneration benchmark externally with Government, investors and the wider sector through marketing, presentations, networking and lobbying
Account manage residential clients and oversee and manage the delivery of strategic and performance-related consultancy work for those clients
Oversee the collection, analysis and presentation of site and organisation-level sustainability performance data relating to residential developers e.g. energy, water, waste, health and safety, environmental management etc.
Conduct and facilitate client meetings and workshops, as well as make high quality presentations both internally and to clients

It is essential that candidates bring with them previous property experience, ideally from a residential development background, which could be from either the client or consultancy side.
You will also have:

Detailed knowledge of sustainability in the UK residential new homes sector; ideally gained from previous consultancy or direct experience of working with residential developers
Strong relationships and experience of working with industry organisations and Government departments (e.g. UK GBC, EST, DCLG, GHA etc.)
Experience of working at corporate board level with a range of developer functions e.g. land, planning and design, construction, sales and marketing
Strong academic qualifications including a degree and/or post-graduate qualification, potentially in a geographical, environmental management or sustainability-related subject;
Current member or working towards membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS, RTPI).

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled property/sustainability professional to engage with high profile developers and to develop and oversee the delivery of the NextGeneration benchmark.

Acre Contact: Ben Flint
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5573

Business Engagement Lead - Energy and Sustainability

United Kingdom, Scotland, Stirling · £42,000 + Excellent Benefits

Acre has been engaged by a high profile organisation at the heart of the sustainability space. They hold a unique position in the market and are capable of making change happen throughout entire industry sectors. They have a proven track record of achieving tangible results and this role is critical to continue the success they have achieved through redefining the way the business approaches resource use. This role has a specific focus on energy and water usage in commercial buildings.

Specific project responsibilities will include:

Leading a team of two, liaising with industry leaders to discuss challenges around sustainability and creating ideas for change
Setting program parameters and specifications to ensure the program drives tangible sustainability benefits
Implementing strategy, engaging industry in a range of innovative ways and leveraging existing relationships
Identifying and engaging relevant internal stakeholders to take advantage of any cross collaboration opportunities

This is a great opportunity for the right person to utilise a diverse skill set and understanding of a range of sustainability topics. Essentially, you will be able to demonstrate:

A broad technical understanding of sustainability including specific expertise in either carbon, water, energy, or waste
An understanding and passion for the sustainability space and an underlying desire to make change happen
An ability to liaise and engage credibly with a range of stake holders from throughout the sustainability space and industry
Experience in creating program parameters and managing through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest possible standard
An ability to build consensus and partnership relationships with key stakeholders and clients

A technical understanding of energy in the built environment and experience with the retail and hospitality sectors would be beneficial.

Acre Contact: James Irwin
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5579

Head of Citizenship & Consumer Affairs Manager

United Kingdom, London · £50,000

Acre is working with a leading bank to recruit a Head of Citizenship & Consumer Affairs to cover a 12 month fixed term Maternity Leave.
The position will support their continuing commitment and excellence in financial inclusion; this is an exciting role to aid responsible and inclusive banking.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing relationships with external stakeholders and consumer groups to bring insight to the business agenda
Influencing banking practices and identifying emerging trends leading to improvements for vulnerable customers
Ensuring strategies are developed and implemented to support the delivery of change and innovation through engagement with internal business heads
Representing the bank externally in working groups and industry advisory panels etc.
Leading and managing a small team of specialists

The successful individual will have experience of the financial consumer landscape and knowledge of financial public policy impacting consumers. You will also have demonstrable stakeholder engagement experience with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to leverage experience in financial consumer affairs in an innovative and impactful commercial banking environment.

Acre Contact: Mary Dale
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7400 5583