Grade: Consultant
Team: Advisory
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Hybrid
Job overview:
As an ESG Consultant, you will lead and execute sustainability and ESG consulting projects, guiding clients from initial engagement through implementation and review. Your responsibilities include conducting in-depth sustainability assessments, crafting customised ESG strategies, and facilitating workshops to educate and engage external and internal teams. You will work very closely with the ESG Lead to manage various projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability into broader financial transformation efforts.
What will you be doing?
Here’s an idea of what your day will look like:
- Lead and deliver sustainability and ESG consulting projects, from initial client engagement through to implementation and review.
- Conduct detailed sustainability assessments and develop tailored ESG strategies for clients across various industries.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions, including our ESG Labs, to engage and educate client teams on sustainability best practices.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on sustainability and ESG matters.
- Work on Materiality Assessments, Sustainability Strategy creation, Climate Scenario Analysis and other client deliverable projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within VantagePoint to integrate sustainability into broader finance transformation projects.
- Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to clients, highlighting key findings and actionable recommendations.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest sustainability trends, regulations, and technologies to continuously improve our service offerings.
A summary of the kind of person we’re looking for
- 3 - 4 years of proven experience in sustainability consulting, ESG strategy development, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks, standards, and reporting requirements (e.g., CSRD, TCFD, GRI).
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to sustainability challenges.
- A brilliant multitasker with exceptional organizational skills.
- A natural when it comes to communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
- A team player who genuinely cares about representing our company in the best way.
A little bit about us
Headquartered in London, VantagePoint is a global finance transformation and technology consultancy that has rapidly grown from a company of five to a company of more than 120 in just five years. We’re an ambitious organisation with an emphasis on cultivating a positive, inclusive, and open environment. Our innovative team of experts work with clients all over the world and we aim to ensure that every individual is given the opportunity to thrive and progress within their career. We're passionate about improving the finance function and the value it creates for the organisations we partner with.
Our values
- We listen, we hear, we plan, we act
- We take pride in even the small things
- We give everyone a platform for growth
- We take ownership for our wins and losses
- We empower people to strive for more, challenge and take risks
- We are passionate about building strong partnerships
- We think holistically to deliver tangible value
- We have fun at work because it makes us better at what we do.
In addition to being an integral part of a boutique consultancy and an attractive salary, we offer a significant benefits package including -
- Up to 10% matched pension contribution
- Performance bonus, increasing with length service
- Private healthcare
- Life cover
- Hybrid working
- Free travel to the office, within London
- Gym allowance or wellbeing allowance
- Monthly phone bill
- Paid staff socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual global company trip
- Employee referral bonus.