We are collaborating with a global leader in ESG, sustainability, and supply chain solutions. This esteemed client designs,builds, and manages data-driven, sustainability-linked programmes, offering services such as assessment, advisory, programme management, and analytics solutions. With over 120 offices worldwide, they provide a unique opportunity to work on real issues that span the globe and positively impact people, communities, and the planet.
Their consulting experts leverage data and analytics from a proprietary supply chain intelligence platform to help clients develop and execute ESG sustainability strategies, focusing on supply chains. Their projects assist companies in sourcing responsibly, navigating the energy transition, strengthening management systems, and ensuring product integrity. The client's portfolio includes many of the world's leading companies across various sectors, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, electronics, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate professional to help grow our client's practice and to design and implement leading ESG programmes for their clients. This role will be client-facing and require direct engagement with senior stakeholders at companies (e.g., sustainability/ESG, sourcing and/or procurement teams), investment firms, and law firms.
The ideal candidate is driven by the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of ESG & sustainability and is energised by fast-paced, innovative, and challenging environments.
Experience
Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in management consulting and/or sustainability/ESG.
Expertise in sustainability strategy, responsible sourcing, GHG emissions measurement & management, human rights due diligence, and/or other relevant topics.
Established track record of contributing to business development/sales (e.g., opportunity cultivation, proposal writing, project scoping, negotiation).
Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
Plus: Experience with environmental standard-setting and disclosure bodies (e.g., SBTi & VCMI), GHG accounting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol), environmental attribute registries, and climate/ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., TCFD, CDP, GRI, & SASB) with relevant technical skills.
Plus: Familiarity with critical texts related to workers' rights in supply chains (including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights & the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises) and with key related processes for businesses (e.g., human rights due diligence, salient risk analysis, Human Rights Impact Assessments, and supplier mapping).
Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Serve as both project and business development lead for major client relationships; establish yourself as a key client thought partner and point of contact.
Independently lead teams to develop high-quality analyses and product outputs for clients, such as double materiality analyses, responsible sourcing roadmaps, supply chain risk analyses, and climate risk analyses. Client deliverables should synthesise complex findings into concise themes and should contain actionable recommendations.
Plan and manage projects to ensure profitability.
Business Development
Actively contribute to business development efforts, including expanding existing client relationships and generating/cultivating opportunities with new clients. This includes all aspects of business development: end-to-end proposal writing, presentations, budget preparation, and communication/negotiation with clients and potential clients.
Team Management
Manage associates and/or consultants, both as part of project work and as part of independent managerial duties; set clear expectations for team members and provide timely and useful feedback.
Build a positive team environment; should be viewed internally as a team leader.
Thought Leadership / Knowledge Management
Develop thought leadership at the organisational level, including by writing blog posts, newsletters, and technical articles, and by speaking at high-level corporate events.
Lead the development and refinement of specific products and services.
The Right Candidate Will Possess
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Strong information and data processing skills. Advanced Excel capabilities are a plus.
Strong analytical abilities, including multiple approaches to reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Attention to detail and conceptual/systems thinking.
Communication and Presentation Skills
Strong writing skills and a high bar for output quality (e.g., leading teams to develop compelling presentations and proposals).
Strong verbal communication skills (e.g., active listening, persuasion, public speaking); ability to present ideas in a clear and succinct manner.
Business Development Skills
Ability to lead and/or contribute to business development/sales (e.g., opportunity cultivation, proposal writing, project scoping, negotiation).
Time Management and Organisational Skills
Effective time management and organisational skills.
Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast-moving, and changing work environment.
Expertise and Credibility
Ability to quickly establish credibility and demonstrate expertise across topics and sectors.
Capacity to work across different time zones, i.e., to hold meetings outside of regular local working hours when required.
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Relationship-building and networking skills.
Negotiation and persuasion skills.
Language Skills
Fluency in written and spoken English; additional language(s) preferred.
Why Join Them?
Working with this client offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on global sustainability efforts. You will collaborate with leading companies across diverse sectors, tackling some of the most pressing issues of our time. The client values innovation, thought leadership, and a commitment to excellence, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment for professional growth.
Apply directly or contact Hettie Jenvey at hettie.jenvey@acre.com for more information. Join us in shaping a more sustainable future. Your expertise can help drive the change we need. Apply today!
