ESG Assurance Associate/ Assessor page is loaded## ESG Assurance Associate/ Assessorlocations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 7, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R00029950## **Why This Role Matters**If you're excited about launching a purpose‐driven career at the intersection of climate, sustainability, and corporate accountability, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow. You’ll join ERM’s fast‐scaling Certification and Verification Services (CVS) team—a global leader in independent ESG, GHG, and sustainability assurance. Your work will directly strengthen the credibility of the sustainability information that organizations use to drive decisions, inform stakeholders, and shape their net‐zero strategies.This is a chance to build meaningful skills, work with multinational clients, and contribute to work that has real‐world impact.## **What Your Impact Is**As an ESG Assurance Associate / Senior Associate, you will help deliver independent assurance engagements for a wide portfolio of global clients. You will:* Support the assurance of ESG and greenhouse gas (GHG) information used in sustainability reporting, sustainability‐linked finance, product claims, and carbon market activities.* Conduct research, analytical data reviews, evidence checks, site visits, and disclosure assessments under the guidance of experienced colleagues.* Ensure project documentation meets independent assurance standards and ERM’s internal quality requirements.* Participate in discussions and visits with client teams, both at head offices and operational sites.* Play an essential role in upholding the credibility and trustworthiness of ESG information across diverse sectors.## **What You’ll Bring**### **Required*** A degree in sustainability, environmental studies, engineering, business, audit, or a related field.* 0–2 years of experience with exposure to ESG/GHG data, sustainability reporting, or assurance concepts.* Broad interest in sustainability and global societal challenges, with awareness of issues such as governance, climate change, supply chain impacts, human rights, and community relations.* Foundational knowledge of sustainability and GHG reporting frameworks (e.g., ASRS, GRI, GHG Protocol, ISSB, CDP, DJSI, TCFD, SDGs).* Strong analytical and data‐handling skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.* Clear and concise communication and writing skills.* Ability to manage tasks across multiple projects while meeting deadlines.* A collaborative approach, self‐motivation, and a willingness to learn quickly.* Willingness to travel for client site visits as needed.### **Preferred*** Experience or familiarity with sustainability assurance and audit standards such as ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410, ISO 14064‐3, or PCAOB attestation frameworks.* Technical understanding of environmental impacts, emissions, climate change, or GHG quantification.* Prior involvement in client‐facing work or relationship‐building activities.## **Key Responsibilities*** Support Project Managers in the delivery of ESG and GHG assurance engagements.* Perform assurance testing activities, including media research, data analysis, evidence collection, disclosure review, and site visit support.* Maintain well‐structured project files aligned with assurance standards and ERM’s internal systems.* Assist senior colleagues during client meetings, head office engagements, and facility‐level visits.* Contribute to continuous improvement of assurance processes and team knowledge.* Work collaboratively across projects to help ensure high‐quality outputs and timely delivery.⠀ERM is committed to where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our .At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You
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