Job Description

Role: ESG Supply Chain Consultant

Location: London or Surrey locations will be considered (Hybrid)

Salary: £40 000- £50 000 (Depending on Experience)

Are you passionate about sustainability, net-zero and supply chain management?

Our client, a rapidly expanding Consultancy, is looking for an experienced ESG Supply Chain Consultant to join their dynamic team. You will have the opportunity to work across various industry sectors, with a strong focus on private equity clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated ESG Supply Chain Consultant to help companies enhance their ESG performance through effective supplier engagement.

In this role, you will:

• Client Deliverables: Assist the Senior ESG Management team with ESG Maturity and Materiality assessment, due diligence reports, Net Zero strategies, climate-risk assessments, EU compliance, and ESG Impact Reports.
• Client Engagement: Conduct data analysis, stakeholder interviews, formulate recommendations, and support solution implementation.
• Sustainability Expertise: Address key sustainability areas such as science-based targets, greenhouse gas emissions, ethical trading, fair labour practices, human rights, and diversity and inclusion.
• Sustainability Framework: Analyse EU sustainability trends and developments, including policies and regulations (EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR) and global voluntary reporting frameworks (SBTi, B-Corp, TCFD, etc).
• Supplier Engagement: Design and execute supplier engagement programs, establish responsible procurement policies, and promote sustainable procurement and materials.
• Project Management: Manage multiple projects ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and quality deliverables while developing innovative consulting solutions for clients.

Job Requirements:

• Consultancy Experience: Degree in an ESG/Sustainability related subject with at least 2 years’ experience in consulting or professional services.
• Sustainability and ESG/ Net Zero Knowledge: Understanding of sustainability/ESG issues, including energy and greenhouse gas emissions, science-based targets, and sustainable procurement practices related to human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Supply Chain and Sourcing Experience: Experience in supply chain, sourcing/procurement, or supplier-facing roles.
• Analytical and Numerical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills, including data collection and management, with advanced Excel skills (knowledge of analytical software like Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBI is a bonus).
• Project Management and Communication Skills: Experience managing projects in-house, within the supply chain, or in consultancy/NGO environments; excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational Skills and Adaptability: Organised, self-motivated, detail-oriented, with effective time management and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.