Senior Sustainability Consultant

Job description

Senior Sustainability Consultant

Reading, UK (Hybrid)

£45,000–£55,000

Are you an experienced sustainability professional ready to lead Net Zero programmes and shape ESG strategy for purpose-driven companies?

We are working with a growing, specialist sustainability consultancy working with organisations ranging from SMEs to global corporates, government bodies and NGOs. With expertise spanning Net Zero, Responsible Business, and ESG Regulations & Reporting, they help clients move beyond compliance to create measurable, competitive advantage.

This is a senior, client-facing role for someone who can confidently lead delivery, build trusted stakeholder relationships and drive high-quality outcomes.

You will:

• Lead complex sustainability and Net Zero programmes end-to-end
• Oversee GHG inventory development, science-based targets and decarbonisation roadmaps
• Deliver ESG gap analysis, materiality assessments and regulatory reporting support (e.g. CSRD, ISSB, TCFD)
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Contribute to bids, proposals and service development
• Support junior team members

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience leading sustainability projects (consultancy or in-house leadership)
• Strong technical grounding in Net Zero, carbon accounting and ESG frameworks
• Commercially aware with experience delivering projects on time and within budget
• Confident presenter and relationship-builder
• Experienced in audits, reporting and sustainability strategy development

This is an excellent opportunity to join an agile, high-growth consultancy where you’ll have real client exposure, fast progression potential and the chance to shape service innovation in a rapidly evolving sector.

Interested? Apply within or reach out to Jake Carrington with any questions or queries.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English