Head of Sustainability

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Salter Baxter Full time

Company Description

Not a comms agency, not your standard management consultancy.

We are a creative consultancy at the service of sustainability, on a mission to accelerate progress to a sustainable future. We do that by harnessing the combined power of deep ESG expertise and creative courage.

We are about Progress, not promises.

We help businesses set a path for a 1.5° future, unlock circular innovation, contribute to ecosystem resilience and ultimately, create value for All.

We create ambitious ESG strategies that capture hearts and minds, thus accelerating progress, innovation and growth. We set the strategy and then help activate it in a way that changes behaviours and brings everyone along - whether that’s through reporting, stakeholder engagement or consumer campaigns.

For close to 25 years we have been collaborating with clients to imagine new futures and deliver transformational sustainability strategies that are both creative and credible. We work with businesses such as P&G, Lego, Ford, Logitech, Subway and many more.

We are proud of the Progress we have achieved to date and excited for what’s next.

It take a certain type of person to challenge the status quo and always ask ‘what if?’.

Have you got what it takes?

**Job Description**:
The Head of Sustainability will be responsible for overseeing all technical delivery, proposition development, communications and business development in relation to ESG products and services.

Big Picture
- This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to shape and drive our business forward, building on an already highly successful team and client base
- This role is an opportunity to continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and expertise to bring ever more businesses in line with a sustainable future
- This is a highly visible role within our business and in market. It’s an opportunity to challenge and inspire, and to drive a genuine culture of knowledge at a time when many consultancies are cutting corners

Business development
- Create growth opportunities with existing clients, facilitating cross-sell opportunities across teams
- Through own network and ongoing networking, generate new business leads
- Play a decisive role in shaping relevant pitch responses and leading pitch presentations with clients
- Leverage Progress Point to drive increased end to end offer and increase average project value
- Expertly advise clients (multiple sectors) on ESG issues regardless of project remit (advisory / activation / reporting)

Reputation & networking
- Define and develop annual thought leadership for Progress Point
- Contribute content to the marketing plan, working with the Marketing Manager on relevant speaking and profile opportunities to drive SB reputation for deep and credible sustainability expertise
- Identify and broker partnerships with leading ESG experts across emerging topics as part of a virtual agency approach
- Set the agenda and bring in partners for SB’s quarterly Connected series - a forum for clients to discuss and learn about the operational reality of emerging ESG topics

Culture of Knowledge
- Advance SB’s own ESG knowledge and excellence
- Set the agenda for the consultancy knowledge hub and maintain a high standard of technical knowledge, ensuring consultants are ahead of clients on issues and creating a culture of knowledge
- Create mentoring and on the jpb learning opportunities through your ability to hold strategic conversations at a senior level; assess needs and develop technical propositions and take the clients on their sustainability journey

Evolving SB’s offer
- Ensure that SB’s offering across all teams (Advisory - Activation - Reporting - NA) is evolving to capture commercial opportunity and market trends in line with SB’s unique proposition to deliver ambitious ESG strategies that are both creative and credible

**Qualifications**:
You will most likely be working in a consultancy environment, possibly with some in house experience, and you'll be well networked in the sustainability space.
- Proven experience in a similar ESG role with delivery and business development responsibilities with excellent communication skills
- Be able to advise clients on the current and upcoming trends and developments shaping the ESG / non-financial disclosure landscape - and the organisations driving this agenda (across NGOs, IGOs, ESG ratings and rankings agencies etc.)
- Have a deep understanding of the links between climate change, business risk and value creation.
- Have experience of risk analysis and an understanding of TCFD guidance and/or corporate risk reporting and scenario planning
- Have experience of identifying and developing business opportunities

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