Location: New York (flexible/remote working considered)

 

About Acre 

We exist to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people's potential. 

Since 2003, we've been at the forefront of sustainability and impact-focused hiring. As a certified B Corp and global leader in our field, we partner with forward-thinking organizations to embed sustainability into the heart of business - especially in sectors where transformation is critical. With offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, and Singapore, we've placed purpose-driven leaders in over 55 countries and are proud to shape some of the most influential sustainability and finance teams globally. 

 

Acre's Financial Services team operates at the intersection of capital and the sustainable transition

We support banks, asset managers, insurers, and private markets investors in building investment and corporate leadership teams, strengthening sustainable finance capabilities, and securing specialist talent. Our work spans a range of critical themes - from investing in energy transition solutions and mitigating physical climate risk to unlocking sustainable finance opportunities and accelerating a just transition.

 

 

The Role: Principal Consultant - Financial Services 

We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Consultant to join our high-performing Financial Services practice in North America. You'll play a pivotal role in helping leading financial institutions embed impact-led professionals at the core of their business. 

This is a leadership-level role combining individual billings, mentoring, and ownership of a specialist market vertical. You'll partner with clients on high-impact mandates spanning sustainable finance and investing, stewardship, climate risk, and beyond - backed by our best-in-class research function and recognized global brand. 

 

 

What You'll Do 

• Own your market: Lead on business development, client partnerships, and end-to-end delivery within a defined financial services vertical (e.g. investment management, private markets, banking, or insurance). 
• Shape impactful teams: Deliver executive search assignments that result in transformative hires - from portfolio leads and Chief Sustainability Officers to climate risk and impact investment specialists. 
• Drive revenue with purpose: Meet commercial targets with integrity, utilizing Acre's internal research, data, and marketing functions to amplify your reach. 
• Champion career journeys: Build deep relationships with candidates, supporting their long-term development and impact beyond the placement. 
• Lead and collaborate: Mentor junior team members, contribute to team culture, and help shape the evolution of our financial services offering. 

 

 

What We're Looking For 

• A proven track record in executive or senior professional recruitment, in financial services.
• Comfort with delivering retained search assignments and managing complex stakeholder relationships. 
• A strong grasp of how sustainability intersects with financial markets - and the curiosity to keep learning. 
• A values-led mindset: you care about the role of capital in building a more sustainable and equitable future. 
• Entrepreneurial energy: you're ready to build and scale your niche, backed by a high-trust, high-support environment. 

 

 

Why Join Acre? 

• Impact Meets Commerciality: Our work directly supports the transition to a sustainable global economy. Every placement you make drives meaningful change. 

• A Leading Name in Financial Services Recruitment: Our dedicated Financial Services team is recognized globally, partnering with leading institutions from Wall Street to global development banks. 

• A Global Platform: With global reach, established partnerships, and market-leading infrastructure, you'll have the tools and network to thrive. 

• People-First Culture: Our values - Drive Impact, Achieve More Together, Show You Care, Stand Up - shape every part of how we work. 

• Growth & Ownership: You'll benefit from dedicated L&D support, leadership development, and a long-term incentive plan aligned with shared success. 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We believe diversity drives better outcomes - for our clients, our candidates, and the planet. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. If you believe you can contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

 

Ready to build the future of finance with us? 

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead high-impact searches and shape the sustainability agenda within the financial sector, you're in the right place. To find out more, click through to our internal recruitment brochure 'here'.

About Acre 

We exist to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people's potential. 

Since 2003, we've been at the forefront of sustainability and impact-focused hiring. As a certified B Corp and global leader in our field, we partner with forward-thinking organisations to embed sustainability into the heart of business - especially in sectors where transformation is critical. With offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, and Singapore, we've placed purpose-driven leaders in over 55 countries and are proud to shape some of the most influential sustainability and finance teams globally. 

 

Acre's Financial Services team sits at the intersection of capital and climate action. We support banks, asset managers, insurers, and private markets investors in building the leadership teams, ESG capabilities and specialist talent required to manage climate risk, unlock sustainable finance solutions, and accelerate a just transition. 

 

The Role: Principal Consultant - Financial Services 

We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Principal Consultant to join our high-performing Financial Services practice in EMEA. You'll play a pivotal role in helping leading financial institutions embed impact-led professionals at the core of their business. 

This is a leadership-level search role combining individual billings, mentoring, and ownership of a specialist market vertical. You'll partner with clients on high-impact mandates spanning ESG investing, stewardship, sustainable finance, climate risk, and beyond - backed by our best-in-class research function and recognised global brand. 

 

 

What You'll Do 

• Own your market: Lead on business development, client partnerships, and end-to-end delivery within a defined financial services vertical (e.g. investment management, private markets, banking, or insurance). 
• Shape impactful teams: Deliver executive search assignments that result in transformative hires - from ESG portfolio leads and Chief Sustainability Officers to climate risk and impact investment specialists. 
• Drive revenue with purpose: Meet commercial targets with integrity, utilising Acre's internal research, data, and marketing functions to amplify your reach. 
• Champion career journeys: Build deep relationships with candidates, supporting their long-term development and impact beyond the placement. 
• Lead and collaborate: Mentor junior team members, contribute to team culture, and help shape the evolution of our financial services offering. 

 

 

What We're Looking For 

• A proven track record of executive or senior professional recruitment, in the financial services sector.
• Comfort with delivering retained search assignments and managing complex stakeholder relationships. 
• A strong grasp of how sustainability intersects with financial markets - and the curiosity to keep learning. 
• A values-led mindset: you care deeply about the role of capital in building a more sustainable and equitable future. 
• Entrepreneurial energy: you're ready to build and scale your niche, backed by a high-trust, high-support environment. 

 

 

Why Join Acre? 

• Impact Meets Commerciality: Our work directly supports the transition to a sustainable global economy. Every placement you make drives meaningful change. 
• A Leading Name in Financial Services Recruitment: Our dedicated Financial Services team is recognised globally, partnering with leading institutions from the world's major investment firms to global development banks. 
• A Global Platform: With global reach, established partnerships, and market-leading infrastructure, you'll have the tools and network to thrive. 
• People-First Culture: Our values - Drive Impact, Achieve More Together, Show You Care, Stand Up - shape every part of how we work. 
• Growth & Ownership: You'll benefit from dedicated L&D support, leadership development, and a long-term incentive plan aligned with shared success. 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We believe diversity drives better outcomes - for our clients, our candidates, and the planet. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. If you believe you can contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

 

Ready to build the future of finance with us? 

• If you're excited by the opportunity to lead high-impact searches and shape the sustainability agenda within the financial sector, you're in the right place. To find out more, click through to our internal recruitment brochure 'here'. 

About Acre 

We exist to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people’s potential. 

Since 2003, we’ve been at the forefront of sustainability and impact-focused hiring. As a certified B Corp and global leader in our field, we partner with forward-thinking organisations to embed sustainability into the heart of business - especially in sectors where transformation is critical. With offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, and Singapore, we’ve placed purpose-driven leaders in over 55 countries and are proud to shape some of the most influential sustainability and finance teams globally. 

 

 

Acre’s Financial Services team operates at the intersection of capital and sustainable transition.

We support banks, asset managers, insurers, and private markets investors in building investment and corporate leadership teams, strengthening ESG capabilities, and securing specialist talent. Our work spans a range of critical themes – from investing in energy transition solutions and mitigating physical climate risk to unlocking sustainable finance opportunities and accelerating a just transition.

 

 

The Role: Principal Consultant – Financial Services 

We’re looking for a strategic, commercially minded Consultant to join our high-performing Financial Services practice in EMEA. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping leading financial institutions embed impact-led professionals at the core of their business. 

This is a leadership-level role combining individual billings, mentoring, and ownership of a specialist market vertical. You'll partner with clients on high-impact mandates spanning sustainable finance and investing, stewardship, climate risk, and beyond - backed by our best-in-class research function and recognised global brand. 

 

 

What You’ll Do 

• Own your market: Lead on business development, client partnerships, and end-to-end delivery within a defined financial services vertical (e.g. investment management, private markets, banking or insurance). 
• Shape impactful teams: Deliver assignments and team builds that result in transformative hires - from ESG portfolio leads and Chief Sustainability Officers to climate risk and impact investment specialists. 
• Drive revenue with purpose: Meet commercial targets with integrity, utilising Acre’s internal research, data, and marketing functions to amplify your reach. 
• Champion career journeys: Build deep relationships with candidates, supporting their long-term development and impact beyond the placement. 
• Lead and collaborate: Where required, mentor junior team members, contribute to team culture, and help shape the evolution of our financial services offering. 

 

 

What We’re Looking For 

• A proven track record in executive or senior professional recruitment, ideally within financial services.
• Comfort with delivering retained search assignments and managing complex stakeholder relationships. 
• A strong grasp of how sustainability intersects with financial markets is advantageous along with the curiosity to keep learning. 
• A values-led mindset: you care about the role of capital in building a more sustainable and equitable future. 
• Entrepreneurial energy: you're ready to build and scale your niche, backed by a high-trust, high-support environment. 

 

 

Why Join Acre? 

• Impact Meets Commerciality: Our work directly supports the transition to a sustainable global economy. Every placement you make drives meaningful change. 

• A Leading Name in Financial Services Recruitment: Our dedicated Financial Services team is recognised globally, partnering with leading institutions from Wall Street to global development banks. 

• A Global Platform: With global reach, established partnerships, and market-leading infrastructure, you’ll have the tools and network to thrive. 

• People-First Culture: Our values - Drive Impact, Achieve More Together, Show You Care, Stand Up - shape every part of how we work. 

• Growth & Ownership: You’ll benefit from dedicated L&D support, leadership development, and a long-term incentive plan aligned with shared success. 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We believe diversity drives better outcomes - for our clients, our candidates, and the planet. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. If you believe you can contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

 

Ready to build the future of finance with us? 

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead high-impact searches and shape the sustainability agenda within the financial sector, you're in the right place. To find out more, click through to our internal recruitment brochure 'here'. 

About Acre 

We exist to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people's potential. 

Since 2003, Acre has been a global pioneer in sustainability recruitment. We work with trailblazing organisations to build teams that drive environmental and social progress. As a certified B Corp with offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, and Singapore, we've placed leaders in over 55 countries, led the development of global thought leadership like the Sustainability Census, and built the largest sustainability-focused search business in the world. 

Our Industry & Infrastructure practice works with the world's most influential organisations in sectors such as construction, logistics, manufacturing, and the built environment - helping them transition toward a low-carbon, circular, and resource-efficient future. 

 

 

The Role: Principal Consultant - Infrastructure & Industrial Sustainability 

We're looking for a purpose-led, commercially savvy Principal Consultant to lead retained search assignments in the infrastructure and industrial sectors. You'll support organisations undergoing deep operational change - from decarbonising supply chains and modernising logistics, to embedding ESG across construction and engineering projects. 

You'll be empowered to shape your niche, own your market strategy, and develop long-term partnerships with leaders who are redefining sustainability in hard-to-abate sectors. 

 

 

What You'll Do 

• Lead your market: Define and grow a dedicated vertical within infrastructure and industry, focusing on ESG, net-zero transformation, and operational sustainability. 
• Deliver impact through hiring: Manage executive search mandates across sustainability strategy, climate risk, responsible sourcing, and beyond. 
• Build powerful partnerships: Engage with senior decision-makers in global infrastructure firms, consultancies, and manufacturers. 
• Champion career journeys: Build deep relationships with candidates - not just for roles today, but for a future of ongoing impact. 
• Lead by example: Mentor others, contribute to a values-led team culture, and support the evolution of Acre's industrial practice. 

 

 

What We're Looking For 

• Executive or senior-level recruitment experience - ideally with exposure to infrastructure, industry, or sustainability. 
• A track record of retained search delivery and commercial success. 
• A consultative style with the ability to engage credibly at C-suite and board level. 
• Knowledge or curiosity around sustainable infrastructure, carbon management, or ESG in complex supply chains. 
• A mission-aligned mindset: you believe business can be a force for good and want your work to reflect that. 
• A growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative approach to work. 

 

 

Why Join Acre? 

• Make commercial impact with purpose: Every placement helps reshape business for a more resilient, sustainable world. 
• Work on the frontline of industry transformation: Infrastructure is at a tipping point - your work will help guide legacy organisations into the future. 
• Global platform, local focus: With a strong international brand and in-house research, data, and marketing, we empower you to lead your space. 
• People-first culture: Our team thrives on ambition, care, and integrity. We succeed together - and we enjoy the journey. 
• Growth and ownership: Alongside competitive pay and commission, you'll access Acre's long-term incentive plan, which rewards shared success through equity-style rewards. 

 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We believe diverse teams drive greater impact. At Acre, we're building a team that reflects the diversity of the industries we serve and the planet we work to protect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. 

 

 

Ready to shape the future of Industry? 

If you're commercially driven and purpose-led, with the energy to drive change in one of the world's most critical sectors - let's talk. To find out more, click through to our internal recruitment brochure here. 

About Acre 

We exist to create systemic change for our planet and society by activating people's potential. 

Since 2003, we've been at the forefront of sustainability and impact-focused hiring. As a certified B Corp and global leader in our field, we partner with forward-thinking organisations to embed sustainability into the heart of business - especially in sectors where transformation is critical.

With offices in London, New York, Amsterdam, and Singapore, we've placed purpose-driven leaders in over 55 countries and are proud to shape some of the most influential sustainability and finance teams globally. 

 

Acre's Financial Services team sits at the intersection of capital and climate action. We support banks, asset managers, insurers, and private markets investors in building the leadership teams, ESG capabilities and specialist talent required to manage climate risk, unlock sustainable finance solutions, and accelerate a just transition. 

 

The Role: Principal Consultant - Financial Services 

We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Principal Consultant to join our high-performing Financial Services practice in EMEA. You'll play a pivotal role in helping leading financial institutions embed impact led professionals at the core of their business. 

 

This is a leadership-level search role combining individual billings, mentoring, and ownership of a specialist market vertical. You'll partner with clients on high-impact mandates spanning ESG investing, stewardship, sustainable finance, climate risk, and beyond - backed by our best-in-class research function and recognised global brand. 

 

What You'll Do 

• Own your market: Lead on business development, client partnerships, and end-to-end delivery within a defined financial services vertical (e.g. investment management, private markets, banking or insurance). 
• Shape impactful teams: Deliver executive search assignments that result in transformative hires - from ESG portfolio leads and Chief Sustainability Officers to climate risk and impact investment specialists. 
• Drive revenue with purpose: Meet commercial targets with integrity, utilising Acre's internal research, data, and marketing functions to amplify your reach. 
• Champion career journeys: Build deep relationships with candidates, supporting their long-term development and impact beyond the placement. 
• Lead and collaborate: Mentor junior team members, contribute to team culture, and help shape the evolution of our financial services offering. 

 

What We're Looking For 

• A proven track record of executive or senior professional recruitment, in the financial services sector.
• Comfort with delivering retained search assignments and managing complex stakeholder relationships. 
• A strong grasp of how sustainability intersects with financial markets - and the curiosity to keep learning. 
• A values-led mindset: you care deeply about the role of capital in building a more sustainable and equitable future. 
• Entrepreneurial energy: you're ready to build and scale your niche, backed by a high-trust, high-support environment. 

 

Why Join Acre? 

• Impact Meets Commerciality: Our work directly supports the transition to a sustainable global economy. Every placement you make drives meaningful change. 
• A Leading Name in Financial Services Recruitment: Our dedicated Financial Services team is recognised globally, partnering with leading institutions from the world's major investment firms to global development banks. 
• A Global Platform: With global reach, established partnerships, and market-leading infrastructure, you'll have the tools and network to thrive. 
• People-First Culture: Our values - Drive Impact, Achieve More Together, Show You Care, Stand Up - shape every part of how we work. 
• Growth & Ownership: You'll benefit from dedicated L&D support, leadership development, and a long-term incentive plan aligned with shared success. 

 

Our Commitment to Inclusion 

We believe diversity drives better outcomes - for our clients, our candidates, and the planet. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. If you believe you can contribute to our mission, we'd love to hear from you. 

 

Ready to build the future of finance with us? 

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead high-impact searches and shape the sustainability agenda within the financial sector, you're in the right place. To find out more, click through to our internal recruitment brochure here. 

Are you passionate about sustainability and the food industry?

 

Acre is partnering with a dynamic consultancy firm who are looking for a highly motivated Junior Consultant to join their team. In this exciting role, you will support the development and execution of sustainability strategies, healthy sustainable diets programme, climate and nature initiatives, and communication strategies for their clients.

 

You’ll work closely with consultants, strategic partners, and project managers to deliver high-quality research, data analysis, and industry insights. Your work will support companies in navigating the evolving sustainability landscape and driving positive environmental and social outcomes. As part of the team, you will help deliver transformative change in the food industry.

 

 

Reporting in to the Associate Director Senior Lead, you will conduct research and insights, consisting of

• Monitoring sustainability trends in the food industry (climate, nature, health).
• Analyse data and insights to identify key trends and findings.
• Support the creation of the insight report.
• Stay updated on sustainability and ESG developments in the food industry.

 

 

Support with projects and client work

• Help develop sustainability frameworks and strategies for clients.
• Support stakeholder engagement
• Assist in preparing proposals.

 

 

Get involved in Project/Account Management

• Collaborate with project leads to set up client projects, including defining scope and developing project kick-off materials.
• Support progress reports and updates for projects.
• Over time, manage small projects.
• Conduct post-project reviews, sharing both learnings and case studies to showcase project success.

 

 

Knowledge, requirements, and profile

• 1-3 years’ experience, ideally within a consultancy or a sustainability-related role.
• A passion for sustainability and the food industry.
• Clear and effective communicator, with the ability to build relationships with clients and teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 

 

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary (£30,000-£35,000 dependent on experience).
• 21 days bank holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Mostly remote- office is in Milton Keynes.

 

 

Interested? Please apply directly or reach out to Imogen Mattick at imogen.mattick@acre.com

Businesses are responding to governmental mandates, consumer and shareholder expectations, and the urgent need to address climate change. Consequently, organisations increasingly require sustainability-minded employees across all roles, departments, and skill sets. We fulfil our purpose by sourcing individuals who empower their organisations to achieve net-zero goals, finance sustainable infrastructure and technology, and align more effectively with nature.

 

As a global recruitment business focused on sustainability, we tackle issues such as climate change, habitat loss, and human rights. With over twenty years of experience, we understand our clients' goals and provide the solutions needed to achieve them.

 

 

What are your ambitions?

 

We’re expanding our team across our four global locations and want to speak with recruitment and executive search professionals with extensive business development and delivery experience, who can represent our brand professionally and deliver exceptional recruitment processes.

 

 

What will your core responsibilities be in this role?

 

• Revenue generation: You’ll be motivated to achieve ambitious targets that inspire those around you. You’ll think strategically about how to get the greatest return on your time, utilising Acre’s talented Research Team and other functions to enable your success.
• Creating and delivering a commercial market strategy: You’ll create a market strategy that articulates a clear vision for growth and aligns with our wider business goals.
• Identifying & winning new business: You’ll be tenacious about building and nurturing senior-level relationships.
• Building your brand alongside Acre’s: You’ll engage in strategic marketing initiatives that align with your market strategy, helping to position you as the recruiter of choice in your industry.

 

What will you get in return?

 

You’re a valued team member

As the only search firm in the world with the depth of experience to tackle humanities biggest challenges, we operate as a trusted advisor to our clients. Our team is built on passion and integrity and the value you’ll add goes far beyond numbers.

 

You’ll grow with us.

We’ve experienced quick growth over the past three years, and despite a challenging economic climate we have been ambitious with our plans, including the launch of our Singapore office in 2022. We are re-entering a phase of growth and need great people to be part of our success.

 

If you’re ambitious to be both commercially successful, but also to create an inspiring legacy; you’re in the right place.  Let’s create change, together. To find out more, click through to our internal recruitment brochure 'here'

EU - Remote working, work authorisation required

 

 

Are you passionate about using commercial skills to improve livelihoods?

 

VNV Advisory has been leading project development of community powered carbon programs, in areas of sustainable agriculture, social forestry, mangroves restoration, clean cooking, rural energy access and waste management for over 18 years.

 

 

These programs are focused on people collectives who are at the forefront of the climate crisis and are aimed at enabling livelihoods and adaptation at scale. Our work encompasses over 7+ million rural households and approximately 3-5 million hectares of agricultural land & forest areas across 15+ countries in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

 

They are looking for a talented sales professional to lead commercial activities and structure sell-side carbon transactions.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough market research to explore and evaluate market trends and potential client opportunities, providing crucial insights to guide sales strategy decisions.
• Structure sales models for client presentations.
• Proactively build a client portfolio by approaching potential leads, establishing strong relationships and attending events to network
• Identify sales opportunities by closely monitoring markets, analysing data, and devising effective strategies for successful sales execution.
• Contribute to the development of sales strategies and implement processes to achieve team goals. Account management of key clients
• Prepare detailed analyses and project presentations that regularly update clients and stakeholders on project status.
• Provide bi-monthly pricing information to clients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of updates.
• Structure sell-side carbon transactions using various financial and commercial instruments.
• Work closely with the legal team to draft commercial agreement of projects under execution.
• Daily activities would include Liaising with sales support and lead gen to come up with a framework for market research for a list of potential clients/investors, understanding the current position of various projects to understand financing needs, and monitoring daily inventory reports to understand the liquidity position of the firm.

 

Key Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience in B2B sales, business development, or similar roles involving direct client interaction and previous evidence of executed transactions
• Relevant experience and understanding of sustainability, environmental and carbon reduction products
• Excellent written and spoken English is required; proficiency in additional European languages is preferred
• Must be based in the EU region and have work authorisation.
• A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field
• Good understanding of Excel and financial arrangement methods in general
• Flexibility for frequent travel is required
• Demonstrated commercial mindset with solid sales and negotiation skills
• Strong commitment to climate action and the betterment of underprivileged communities’ livelihoods
• Familiarity with CRM software is a plus

 

What VNV offer

• Collaboration with global partners and organisations to address climate challenges
• The opportunity to make lasting impact by contributing to large-scale emission reduction and the promotion of a sustainable future
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in carbon sales and sustainability practices
• Remote working with 30 days paid leave per annum

 

If this opportunity speaks to you, please apply directly or reach out to Aysen Naylor at aysen.naylor@acre.com for further information

This Business Support role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive, and communicative individual who comes from an administration background; to play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office environment, providing support to the Managing Director or the EMEA business and overseeing key areas such as office management, office experience, and health, safety, and risk management.

 

This role requires exceptional multitasking, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across various functions to enhance operational efficiency.

 

Business Overview

Acre is the global leader in sustainability recruitment & executive search and the first organisation of its kind to achieve B-Corp status. Founded in the UK in 2003, with additional offices in New York, Amsterdam and Singapore, Acre is at the forefront of tackling issues such as climate change, habitat loss and human rights. 

 

 

Job Description

 

Support to Managing Director, EMEA

• Inbox and diary management for Managing Director, EMEA
• Inbox management for shared or central email inboxes
• Travel booking and coordination for EMEA team
• Scheduling interviews for candidates and clients on behalf of MD, EMEA
• Support with document management, including slides for internal presentations and workshops, as well content and formatting for external documentation
• Attending internal meetings to document minutes and action points, following up with internal stakeholders
• Coordinating meetings with clients and candidates on site at office, including hosting clients and candidates for external interviews
• Sourcing and booking appropriate venues for internal off-site meetings and events
• Support management of internal initiatives, including data management and communications
• Support with creating and maintaining internal dashboards
• Schedule and arrange both internal and external meetings and calls for MD, EMEA
• Expense submissions for MD

 

 

London Office Experience

• Coordinating and managing room bookings
• Maintain and update Office Handbook as required
• Manage initial and ongoing set up and maintenance of desk set up in office, ensuring that all desks remain equipped with necessary equipment
• Act as initial point of contact for any problems with hardware, equipment, technology and office facilities, directing and escalating where required
• Manage internal office supplies and ordering
• Manage supplies for internal and external events when required
• Coordinate timings and diary management for internal events and communications
• Coordinate and provide support to all office events, both in the London office and off-site.
• Support with various internal operations / data / technology projects.
• Provide ad-hoc diary and administration support to Acre Board when required.

 

 

Health, Safety and Risk Management Support

• Maintain London office health and safety policy
• Managing annual health and safety risk assessment for London office
• Responsible for maintaining accident and emergency procedures
• Responsible for maintaining first aid kit, appointing first aiders and arranging training
• Maintain compliance on office relation regulation and legislation

 

 

Required Skills

• Proven experience in an administration or a business support capacity
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and on time.
• Proficiency in data entry with a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive and enthusiastic nature.
• Proven experience in working with Office 365 suite of programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work within and react to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and communicate effectively with senior business stakeholders.

Interested? Please apply directly using the form below

A dynamic and impact-driven organisation is seeking an experienced ESG Practice Lead to shape and grow its ESG advisory services.

 

This is a high-growth opportunity for a visionary leader to define strategy, lead client projects, and build a top-performing team.

 

Using your expertise, you will play a key role in helping organisations navigate ESG challenges, develop tailored sustainability strategies, and implement regulatory frameworks. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data to drive transparency, accountability, and real-world impact.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Define and lead the strategic direction of ESG consulting services, aligning with evolving industry trends and regulations

• Manage multiple client projects, offering expert guidance on ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation

• Represent the organisation at industry events, strengthening its thought leadership and market presence

• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and expanding the ESG network

• Customise ESG solutions to client needs, ensuring alignment with their corporate vision and values

• Advise clients on ESG regulations, frameworks, and reporting standards, supporting sustainability disclosures

• Help clients measure and communicate the impact of their ESG initiatives and track progress against goals

• Integrate ESG principles, including diversity and inclusion, into investment and business strategies

• Continuously explore innovative ways to incorporate ESG principles with emerging technologies and data analytics

 

 

Person Specification:

 

• 8-10+ years of experience in ESG consulting, sustainability, or corporate social responsibility

• Strong expertise in global ESG frameworks, regulatory standards, and reporting requirements

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive strategy, and manage client relationships in a dynamic environment

 

 

If you are a highly skilled and experienced ESG professional looking to make a real impact, please get in touch and send your CV to Tiana Thomas at tiana.thomas@acre.com

Are you a sales professional passionate about a net-zero carbon future? Do you want to work at the forefront of the Voluntary Carbon Offset market?

 

 

 

Removall Carbon is a Paris-based firm that specialises in impact carbon finance services, enabling organisations to achieve ambitious climate goals, while developing and structuring collaborative and tailored carbon funds and implementing rigorous and ambitious carbon offset programs.

 

 

 

The organisation brings deep knowledge of carbon offsetting projects and mechanisms, coupled with strong experience in financing ecological transition projects. The team strives daily to push the market towards greater impact and transparency by only supporting projects that have real, measurable co-benefits and equitable profit-sharing.

 

 

 

They aim to become a market leader in the provision of carbon solutions, designing innovative carbon funds and implementing rigorous carbon offset programs. The business development and client team play an important role by growing the client base across Europe.

 

To bring high-level expertise on carbon markets and nature-based solutions into the team, we're looking for a Business Development Manager with a track record of generating leads and new commercial opportunities in a B2B context.

 

 

 

As a Business Development Manager, you will be working on:

Lead generation and fostering client relationships

 

• Proactively engaging with the market to generate new leads and business opportunities for Removall.

• Leading on client management, ensuring that the business relationships you foster remain long-term, strategic, and commercial.

• Working on innovation; listening to clients and developing new products and service offerings that position Removall ahead in their field.

• Representing the company at high-profile national and international events to network with leading professionals in the field.

 

 

 

Extending global influence

 

 

• Contributing to the marketing strategy to spread Removall's voice in a rapidly expanding marketplace

• Developing understanding by implementing certain services and participating in key meetings with existing clients

• Contributing to the organization of professional events with global reach

• Developing market intelligence by conducting strategic, technical, regulatory, and competitive watches

 

 

 

As the ideal candidate you will possess

 

 

• Solid business development or sales experience towards the corporate/ financial markets.

• Track record of generating new leads and new business opportunities for the organisations you have worked with. Structured approach to business development.

• Experience in carbon markets is not required, however exposure to sustainability-focused markets would be highly appreciated.

• Excellent credibility and presentation skills - you'll be working with prominent key clients and expected to represent Removall towards senior stakeholders.

 

 

 

Interested?

 

Acre is supporting Removall Carbon in the hiring process for this position. If you would like to apply, please do so online, or direct any questions you have to Canace Wong at canace.wong@acre.com

Are you passionate about sustainability, data-driven decision-making, and creating lasting impact? Join a dynamic team at the forefront of ESG in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector.

 

 

In this newly created role, our client is looking to identify an ESG Data & Performance Manager to drive sustainability initiatives across a diverse and growing portfolio of neighbourhoods across London.

 

 

This role offers the chance to shape how ESG data is collected, analysed, and used to drive real change across their portfolio.

 

 

Some of the most impactful areas you'll lead include:

 

• Owning ESG Data & Reporting - Managing and centralising ESG data, ensuring it's not just used for reporting but to drive operational improvements. You'll be responsible for annual ESG disclosures, quarterly investor reporting, and key submissions like GRESB, EPRA, and CSRD.

• Driving Performance Through Data - You'll set sustainability performance targets across energy, carbon, and efficiency metrics, helping teams track and achieve real-world impact.

• Engaging Stakeholders - Collaborating with operations, asset management, and investor teams to make ESG performance a core part of their business strategy.

• Innovating & Improving ESG Systems - Managing our ESG data platform (Measurabl) and driving automation to improve the accuracy and efficiency of sustainability tracking.

• Implementing BREEAM In-Use Across their portfolio - Supporting site teams and working with external consultants to secure green building certifications that improve the efficiency and sustainability of assets.

 

 

This role is perfect for someone who loves working with data, engaging stakeholders, and making a tangible impact on sustainability.

 

 

The ideal candidate will have:

 

• Experience managing ESG data in a real estate, property, or sustainability-focused role.

• Strong knowledge of sustainability metrics such as carbon accounting, energy intensity, and Scope 3 emissions.

• A passion for driving change, someone who doesn't just report data but actively uses it to improve sustainability performance.

• Confidence working with stakeholders across different teams, from asset managers to site teams, to embed ESG best practices.

• A structured, detail-oriented approach to project management and data reporting, with experience in frameworks like GRESB, EPRA, or CSRD (desirable).

 

 

Make a genuine impact by leading sustainability initiatives across a growing BTR portfolio and help shape the future of urban living.

 

 

If you're ready to turn ESG data into action and drive sustainability at scale, we'd love to hear from you!

 

 

Please apply directly or reach out to Ben Flint at ben.flint@acre.com for more information

Are you working in health & safety because you want to make a difference? Do you have a desire to create meaningful change and be part of a well-performing team?

 

 

This organisation, a national residential developer, knows that its future must be a safe and sustainable one. Day to day, you'll be putting your experience and expertise into setting realistic and meaningful health & safety objectives. You'll work closely with regional leadership teams to ensure a collective vision that extends beyond systems and compliance to focus on people and behaviour, helping to create a positively reinforced learning culture.

 

 

You'll be joining an excellent team, and as the HSE Business Partner for the North East region, you will be

 

• A confident and experienced influencer - You'll be the functional H&S lead on all developments in the North-East region, responsible for embedding continuous improvement into the company strategy and engaging with the senior leadership team.

• Organised and happy to be hands-on - You'll work closely with the regional leadership teams to ensure H&S is a key factor in the lifecycle of a development, from design through to completion.

• Commercially aware - You will be making sure that you're positioning the business in line with local partners and their H&S objectives.

• An innovator - You'll thrive on new ideas and challenging traditional methods of working. You'll win the hearts and minds of a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure operational teams take accountability and ownership of H&S performance.

 

 

 

The organisation's aim is simple: to deliver more of the high-quality, multi-tenure, new homes the UK needs - at prices people can afford, in places where they want to live.

 

This business is delighted to have achieved 5-star builder status in the National Home Builders Federation (HBF) Awards. This is only awarded to homebuilders who receive a rating of at least 90% in the National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey- demonstrating the commitment to a high quality service.

 

 

 

In terms of experience

 

• It's important that you have experience working in a HSE function and ideally understanding of the construction sector.

• If you can demonstrate that you'll able to build relationships at every level, that will go a long way.

• Some creativity and evidence of collaboratively solving problems in your current health & safety role is welcome.

 

 

You will be based in the North East of England, ideally within Newcastle, Sunderland, Hartlepool, Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Hebburn, or surrounding areas, and there will be 10 developments in your region. That will mean some driving, so a license is essential!

 

 

If this has piqued your interest, get in touch with Ruth Smith on ruth.smith@acre.com to discuss the role. Don't worry if your CV isn't ready yet - we can work with what you've got.