Senior Sustainability Consultant - +impact

Are you passionate about driving sustainable change and making a real-world impact? At +impact, we're seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead and be at the forefront of delivering impactful advisory services. Your expertise will shape sustainable practices and help client achieve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals while driving positive change in a rapidly evolving global landscape. As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will be at the forefront of our mission, leading transformative projects, building lasting client relationships, and contributing to the growth of our dynamic consultancy firm, +impact is a specialised advisory business within the Serco Group, dedicated to delivering purpose-driven consulting services with a strong focus on the public sector and regulated industries. As a bespoke offer and internal brand of Serco, +impact operates with the agility and innovation of a start-up while benefiting from the extensive resources, networks, and career opportunities that come with being part of a global organisation. Our mission is to lead projects that address the challenges of where and how we work, as well as how we travel, ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with sustainable and socially responsible practices. What you'll do:

• Client Engagement and Advisory Delivery: Lead advisory projects across public sector and regulated industries, developing strategies for sustainable asset management, green service design, and future skills development. Engage senior-level clients, providing actionable advice to address their strategic challenges.
• Project Management: Oversee the execution of projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, providing regular updates and ensuring alignment with client goals.
• Strategy and Implementation: Develop and execute innovative sustainability frameworks and strategies to help clients achieve goals such as carbon neutrality, circular economy integration, and enhanced ESG performance. Provide actionable insights and practical solutions to embed sustainability into business operations and decision-making.
• Compliance and Reporting: Guide clients in navigating and complying with global ESG regulations and standards (e.g. GRI, SASB, CDP, TCFD, EU Taxonomy). Support the creation of impactful sustainability reports, including metrics benchmarking and stakeholder communication.
• Thought Leadership and Advocacy: Represent +impact as a thought leader in the sustainability field, contributing to publications, webinars, and industry events. Stay ahead of emerging trends, technologies, and policy changes to inform client strategies.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities, develop proposals, and pitch to potential clients to support +impact's growth. Contribute to marketing efforts, showing +impact's expertise and success stories.
  
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related field.
• Extensive experience in sustainability consulting or in a similar consultancy field.
• Expertise in ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and sustainability strategy development.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects within the public sector or regulated industries. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in sustainability tools and software (e.g. carbon accounting, LCA platforms).
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong passion for advancing sustainability goals.
  
  +impact offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation. This role provides significant career development opportunities, both within the +impact team and the broader Serco Group, ensuring your long-term growth and progression.