Environmental, Social and Governance Consultant – (Maternity Contract)
Location: Hybrid Stokenchurch with requirement to travel to site assessments Salary: Competitive, DOE Contract: Full time, Maternity cover up to 12 months Benefits: 25 days annual leave, buy and sell holiday scheme, employee referral scheme, private health insurance, pension contribution, free parking, contribution towards eye test, employee assistant programme, cycle to work scheme.
DEKRA is the world's leading vehicle testing and inspections organisation, with over 48,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
The core activities of the global DEKRA business involve vehicle inspections and testing, automotive solutions and claims management as well as process safety and explosives testing.
We now have an incredibly exciting opportunity for ESG Consultants to join us all across the country and assume responsibility for managing a number of clients at any one time through the various elements of the ESG process.
In addition to this as our ESG Consultant you will be responsible for:
* Be the subject matter expert for all aspects of ESG.
* Manage clients through the ESG process to a point of Compliance (Certification).
* Identify how our offer can be continuously improved.
* Identify other opportunities to deliver services within the Sustainability Services area.
* Provide potential support for the EcoVadis improvement service by offering advice and implementing sustainable changes.
* Potentially support the SCRM service by completing assessments.
* Keep abreast of UK legislation, industry and market trends, competition, best practices, and emerging issues related to ESG and other sustainability services
* Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with DEKRA's policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate a personal commitment to DEKRA UK's Environmental & Quality Management System.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Bachelor's degree in a sustainability services-related area, such as, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
* Two years of commercial/customer facing experience in sustainability, environmental management, or related fields is essential.
* A deep understanding of all aspects of the ESG subject.
* Consulting and or Auditing experience is desirable.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
* Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to ESG and related sustainability services.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are important for effectively communicating to clients but also internal stakeholders.
* Experience with EcoVadis is also desirable.
* Experience in environmental risk assessments, ESG due diligence, product carbon foot printing, or EHS frameworks is highly desirable.
* Certification in the field of sustainability is an advantage.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on "APPLY" today
No agencies please.