Sustainability Consulting Director

Sustainability Consulting DirectorJoin to apply for the Sustainability Consulting Director role at Emperor.As a Sustainability Consulting Director, you will bring deep expertise, strategic leadership, and commercial acumen to the team. You will be a specialist in sustainability reporting with an in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape and best practice. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will lead high‑profile client engagements, drive business growth, represent Emperor externally, and support junior consultants. You will also support the evolution of our Sustainability proposition to ensure it remains competitive and commercially successful.A Sustainability Consulting Director Will Be Focused OnHarnessing deep expertise to deliver high‑quality strategic work: Providing strategic counsel to clients, guiding them through complex sustainability strategy and reporting challenges, and delivering impactful solutions.Driving new business growth and conversion: Identifying and building business growth opportunities, leading and shaping pitches, and strengthening client relationships.Stepping back from projects to take a commercial view with the Proposition leadSupporting the development and commercial success of the proposition and our solutions, ensuring they continue to meet evolving client needs and market demands.Developing junior consultants and supporting with training for the broader Emperor account management and client teams, helping to allocate consultants appropriately to ensure the profitability of projects.Collaborating with other consultants within the business to deliver cross‑proposition, more rounded solutions.Building Emperor’s market presence: Helping shape Emperor’s strategic point of view, building your own and Emperor’s reputation externally and contributing to events and thought leadership.What you’ll be doing in this roleSupport the Proposition Lead in shaping and evolving the proposition, ensuring it remains relevant to market needs and is commercially viable.Lead high‑profile client engagements, focusing on sustainability reporting and regulatory guidance, acting as a trusted advisor and senior consulting lead within the business. Work across standalone SRs and broader reporting suites, supporting clients to balance regulatory requirements and compelling storytelling.Lead business development efforts—driving pitches, shaping proposals, and securing new opportunities. Lead a team of creatives and client services colleagues.Develop strong external relationships and represent Emperor externally as a thought leader.Stay ahead of industry developments, regulations, and best practices, shaping Emperor’s strategic response, while mentoring and training junior team members on sustainability regulation.Mentor a team of consultants, fostering a high‑performance culture. Work with the Proposition Lead to allocate other consultants appropriately, ensuring profitable, flourishing relationships with clients.Work in a hybrid environment—on‑site in London three days per week.What you’ll need to be successful in this role9‑10+ years of experience in a sustainability consulting role, with previous experience as a Senior Sustainability Consultant, Associate Director, or Director in a similar agency or consultancy environment.Proven experience developing and leading sustainability reporting for large listed and private businesses.Strong up‑to‑date knowledge of the sustainability regulatory environment, aligning reporting to established frameworks ("GRI, TCFD, ESRS, TNFD").Proven experience and success in winning new business, confidently shaping pitch POVs and responses, delivering winning presentations in the room (ideally leading a pitch team).A confident communicator with exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to hold a room at C‑suite level and clearly articulate sustainability reporting requirements and principles to specialists and non‑specialists, influencing decision‑makers and driving client buy‑in.Strong commercial awareness, identifying new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and proactively contributing to client development and consultancy growth.Exceptional client relationship skills, working closely with C‑suite and senior leadership teams to advise, influence, and deliver sustainability reporting, strategy, and communications.Comfortable working in a fast‑paced agency environment, handling multiple clients while ensuring high‑quality, strategic advice.Demonstrate our values – We’re in it together, We own it, We aim higher, and We find a smarter way.It’s a bonus if you haveExperience with more technical sustainability projects, such as conducting materiality assessments.Well‑rounded experience across sustainability strategy, reporting, and campaigns/comms, helping clients implement and communicate their efforts effectively to all stakeholder levels, and integrating sustainability into their brand.People management experience.Next StepsIf you are successfully shortlisted for the role, the recruitment team will be in touch via email, and the process will begin from there. We endeavour to contact you within 5 working days of your application, however, this may vary depending on the volume of applications we receive.Good LuckAs an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. #J-18808-Ljbffr