As a team we are unified by a deep passion to create positive change across the ESG agenda and deliver great work for our clients. We work hard to ensure SLR is a collaborative and supportive working environment, where work-life balance is respected, and employees are given the opportunity to develop both personally and in their careers.
With demonstrable experience working in the ESG field, the successful applicant will be an integral part of the team with responsibilities ranging from project delivery, business development and client management.
About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3,000 employees across 6 regions, including over 1,000 across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.
The role
You will have a key role developing and delivering our work across our service areas, including: ESG strategy and materiality, Reporting and disclosure (to ESG indices, ratings and frameworks) and Social and community impact. The role will be based in our central London office, however, could occasionally involve travel within the UK and internationally on assignment.
Reporting to one of the senior team members, you will work closely with all members of the team, to achieve company, team and project objectives. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential in order to thrive in this role.
- Understand and interpret client needs, clearly communicating client goals to internal and external stakeholders
- Analyse data, making clear judgements about content and its presentation
- Prepare & deliver presentations and reports for clients
- Coordinate across multiple projects, ensuring milestones and action items are met within agreed timelines and there is clear communication with clients
Business development & Thought leadership- Draft and develop proposals with support from senior team members. Plan and participate in new business pitches, including research and project scoping
- Work with colleagues to develop new and innovate existing tools related to ESG indices, ratings & frameworks services
- Contribute to SLR’s thought leadership through research, drafting articles and blogs
- Keep abreast of ESG landscape including regulatory requirements and best practices
About youWe are looking for someone in the early stages of their ESG advisory career, with some experience but searching for the opportunity to expand on your skills and grow professionally.
This requires:
- Proven experience in ESG, sustainability, business or consulting
- Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate confidently with clients, explain complex information & produce high-quality deliverables
- Exceptional analytical skills - ability to distil quantitative and qualitative data
- Good time and project management skills
Desirable- Experience of ESG materiality assessments
- Experience of social impact assessment
- Experience of supporting company responses to external ESG indices and frameworks such as DJSI, CDP, SASB
- Experience of developing Excel-based tools
Diversity, Equity, and InclusionWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
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