About Us: 

Simply Sustainable is a rapidly growing consultancy dedicated to driving sustainable practices across businesses. We help organisations navigate the complexities of sustainability standards and accelerate their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a culture of sustainability. 

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that supports professional growth and development. Through ongoing training programmes, mentorship opportunities, and clear career pathways, we empower our team members to reach their full potential. Our commitment to employee progression is not just a slogan; it’s a core value that drives our company’s success. By investing in our people, we create a dynamic and innovative workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired to contribute their best. 

Simply Sustainable is a unique consultancy. We offer an early 2pm finish on Fridays, an incentive commission scheme, private health care, team lunches and fun social outings, 25+ days holiday, Birthday day off, flu vaccination programme, cycle to work scheme and best of all… a dog friendly office with the best Chief Happiness Officer, Hector. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are actively looking for employees of different backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities and LGBTQIA+. We think diversity is a quality that adds perspective and strengthens the quality of our client work.

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a motivated and experienced candidate with experience and expertise in any of the following core skills aligned to our three focus areas.  

• ESG and Sustainability Strategy: Double materiality assessment, Sustainability strategy creation, EU ESG compliance (CSRD, CSDDD), supply chain due diligence, social impact. 

• Risk, Reporting and Communications: Climate risk management (TCFD), Sustainability reporting, Sustainability communications, UK ESG compliance (CFD, ESOS, SECR).  

• Climate and Carbon: Analysing complex data sets and calculating scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in line with the GHG Protocol,  Carbon footprint calculations, Net-zero strategies, Transition planning, UK ESG compliance (CFD, ESOS, SECR).  

This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative projects that drive meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Consulting: Provide support in the delivery of projects and expert advice to clients on sustainability-related topics.  

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to gather data, insights, and feedback necessary for project success. 

• Research and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging sustainability practices to inform consulting approaches and client strategies (GRI, TCFD, SASB, SFDR, ESOS). 

• Project Management: Support the Senior Consultant with project timelines, deliverables, and client communication to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Experience:

• Experience in sustainability consulting or a related field. 
• 1 year minimum experience of working on sustainability projects. 
• Strong experience in report development and data analysis, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to helping organisations achieve their sustainability goals.
  

Competencies/Behaviours: 

• A real asset to our small team
• Passionate about sustainability
• Commercial and client-focused
• Practical and hands-on
• Confident with clients and a great communicator
• A team player
• Innovative and creative

Our values differentiate us and guide all our employees.

• Be a joy to work with
• Be realistic and practical
• Be dependable
• Go beyond best practice and raise the bar
• Believe in a better society and environment

Any additional relevant information: 

The roles will require you to be flexible and available to support clients in delivering top-quality work. The role may require travelling both inside and outside the UK and on occasions to be based at a client’s premises.

If this sounds like you please send your CV and cover letter to careers@simplysustainable.com!