Associate Director in Sustainability Strategy leading projects to embed sustainability into business models for major organizations. Delivering innovative and commercially focused solutions that ensure long-term success.
Responsibilities
Lead sustainability strategy engagements for large businesses, managing projects valued at £250k+.
Design and implement strategies that integrate sustainability into core business functions, demonstrating measurable value and growth potential.
Drive innovation and transformation initiatives, positioning sustainability as a source of new products, services, and market opportunities.
Help clients to turn technical sustainability challenges into business and culture change opportunities.
Manage and mentor project teams, ensuring excellence in delivery and client satisfaction.
Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor on sustainability-led business transformation.
Expand existing accounts through strategic insight and strong client relationships.
Achieve annual sales targets of £400k+ through new business development and account growth.
Contribute to business development, including proposal writing and pitching for new opportunities.
Stay ahead of trends in sustainability, ESG, and business innovation to inform client work and thought leadership.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in management consulting or a related field, with a focus on sustainability strategy and business transformation.
Proven track record of leading large-scale projects for major organizations.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to link sustainability initiatives to business growth and innovation.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage complex projects and deliver results under pressure.
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-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.
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