Sustainability Advisor

Are you a Sustainability Analyst or Sustainability Advisor looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate and detail oriented, keen to get in the mix and strive to grow within sustainability? Our Sustainability Advisory team in the East Midlands are growing, and we're currently seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join them on their journey. About the team... Our Sustainability Advisory team was established in 2023 to support in Cooper Parry's vision and commitment to its impact beyond business and profit. We're the largest accountancy firm to be B Corp certified and have ambitious net zero plans. At the same time, we're committed to take our clients on a similar journey with us. About the day to day... As a Sustainability Advisor, this role will play a crucial part in helping us achieve our sustainability goals and also supporting our clients through sustainability advisory projects. You will assist the Head of Sustainability in driving forward Cooper Parry's sustainability strategy and critical success factors with the support of the wider sustainability team by:

• Identify opportunities for the business to embrace aspects of sustainable development including energy and waste reduction, low carbon travel and sustainable procurement
• Oversee our B - Keepers Program that supports our B Corp certification continuous improvement cycle
• Evaluate and monitor the company's sustainability performance, conducting research, analysing data and providing strategic recommendations to drive positive sustainability impacts
• Assist with the preparation and production of sustainability reports
• Drive employee engagement programs and work closely with relevant Cooper Parry colleagues to drive sustainability across the business
• Support on client advisory projects that have similar scope as per above requirements such as but not limited to ESG reporting data collection and analysis, ESG maturity assessments (using an existent framework and platform)
The role will also be designed to help you grow and develop through your career journey. With access to a wide range of knowledge to help push yourself further - from Managers to Partners, the team are always happy to support you.

In addition to those core values, as a Sustainability Advisor / Sustainability Analyst, you should have:
• Relevant degree and/or master's in a related field
• Proven experience of working in sustainability
• Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills
• Confidence in engaging and presenting to different stakeholders
• Data analysis skills
• Preferred but not essential knowledge;
• ESG frameworks, standards, and reporting guidelines, such as GHG Protocol, SBTi, TCFD, CSRD, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• full GHG inventory measurement and reductions
• B Corp certification
  
  We've been dubbed 'the rebels of accountancy'. So, we don't give run-of-the-mill advice.
We're straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service - free from unnecessary red tape. That's how we've become the fastest-growing accountancy firm in the UK, and we've never been the type to rest on our laurels. Over the last couple of years alone, we've achieved some fantastic feats:
• Partnered with Waterland Private Equity in July 2022, and are now on a lightning-fast growth journey
• Ranked No.1 in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Index in 2022
• Best Companies' No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we're still the UK's largest accountancy B Corp, measuring and improving our impact beyond business for a brighter tomorrow
• Came No.3 overall at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2024, against all businesses of all sizes in the UK and Ireland. We were recognised as "Best-in-class" for Inspiring Culture and Purpose, Wellbeing, Employee Voice and Employee Experience
What's in it for you? Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you're given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you'll produce amazing results. That's why we offer things like:
• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• No dress code - just "wear something!"
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs
Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we'll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best. Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process. A note for Recruitment Agencies...