Job Opportunity: Graduate ESG Consultant (Data Analyst → Associate Pathway)

Location

London (Waterloo, UK) – Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)

Start Date

August / September 2026

Salary & Package

Salary of up to £32,000 (depending on experience), plus employee benefits including private medical insurance, pension, life assurance (3x annual salary)

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to start a career in sustainability and ESG consulting.

You’ll join as a Data Analyst, supporting the delivery of ESG and sustainability projects, with a clear progression pathway into an Associate ESG Consultant role. Working alongside experienced consultants, you’ll gain hands-on experience across carbon accounting, ESG strategy, and climate-related reporting.

The role combines data analysis, client interaction, and sustainability expertise, giving you exposure to real-world projects from day one and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Support ESG and sustainability project delivery, including:
• ESG maturity assessments
• Net-zero strategies and emissions reduction planning
• Climate risk assessments
• ESG due diligence
• Impact reporting and disclosures
• Assist in calculating carbon footprints across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
• Analyse sustainability data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and client deliverables
• Engage with clients through data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and implementation support
• Conduct research on ESG frameworks, regulations, and market trends (e.g. TCFD, CSRD, EU Taxonomy)
• Contribute to internal research, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support holistic sustainability solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant field such as Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Analytics, Economics, or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. data structuring, pivot tables, lookups)
• Ability to interpret data and present clear, logical insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Professional and Personal Attributes

• Strong interest in ESG, sustainability, and climate change
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to learn
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player, confident engaging with stakeholders
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Commercial awareness, with an interest in practical and value-driven solutions
• Curious mindset with strong research capability

Why This Is an Exciting Opportunity

• Kickstart your career in one of the fastest-growing areas: ESG and sustainability consulting
• Gain hands-on experience across data analysis, strategy, and real-world implementation
• Work directly with clients from day one, building both technical and consulting skills
• Be part of a structured pathway with clear progression from Data Analyst to ESG Consultant
• Develop in-demand expertise in carbon accounting, climate strategy, and ESG reporting
• Contribute to meaningful projects that help organisations transition toward a more sustainable, low-carbon future