Principal Consultant

**About Anthesis**
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

**Summary of Role**

We are seeking a highly motivated principal consultant to join the UK GHG and Net Zero team. This is a senior role in the team, focused on leading and coaching teams of consultants through critical projects and supporting business development efforts as we build new partnerships and expand existing long-term relationships.It will involve collaborating with global Anthesis sustainability experts and with other Technical Consultants, not only to deliver great projects but also to develop new innovative ways of approaching sustainability.You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across areas including greenhouse gas inventories, science-based targets, decarbonisation roadmaps, climate transition plans, and much more. You will work with a large team of experts both in the UK and across our global practice.
- We are seeking someone with a personal passion for sustainability, eager to learn, with a drive to have impact. You must be a self-starter with initiative who can flex across client sectors and services areas to deliver excellence and value for our clients.**Key Responsibilities**
- Be independent in engaging with a wide variety of clients, often in senior roles within their business.
- You will be developing and reviewing technical deliverables, drawing on expertise from across the wider team and rest of the business.
- Attend and lead client meetings, where necessary, for development of opportunities and project delivery.
- Manage multiple projects independently with mínimal supervision to meet tight deadlines, commercial targets and quality expectations.
- Demonstrate and coach team members on delivery and client management excellence
- Provide technical leadership on GHG and Net-Zero topics to junior team members on project delivery, and in support of other live projects
- Write proposals for new business, in collaboration with the existing team and work with other consultants and experts across Anthesis to grow existing long-term relationships
- Contribute to Anthesis’ innovation and thought leadership around corporate climate action Team / line managementKey Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

**Key Requirements**

Skills & Experience- 5+ years’ experience in relevant sustainability work, ideally with previous consulting and client-facing experience
- Previous background in GHG and Net Zero topics preferred
- Experience in delighting clients, preferably within a corporate context while challenging them to deliver maximum sustainability impact.
- Excellent project management / direction
- Strong numeracy with comfortable, advanced use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated experience in Business Development and proposal writing
- Strong communication and consulting skills; particularly an understanding of the sustainability challenges that organisations face in today’s climate
- Active and encouraging team player with strong leadership skills
- Personal Attributes and Qualities- Curious, globally minded and enthusiastic
- Organised, methodical and analytical
- Effective time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment
- Work well with a wide range of people on a global basis
- Proactive with the ability and confidence to use initiative
- Well presented with a professional manner to act as a brand ambassador which flexes and is appropriate for the specific client environment and circumstances

**Benefits**:
**Your Benefits**
- Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
- Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
- Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
- Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
- Competitive salary in line with, experience and skills
- Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday
- An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry