Head of Sustainability Advisory

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Flexible
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

ESG Sustainability Climate Reporting Environmental Compliance Social Impact Stakeholder Communications Carbon Reporting Environmental Strategies

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Head of Sustainability Advisory to lead and shape a new business stream, working with a diverse portfolio of clients. The role involves designing and delivering ESG strategies, advising on implementation, and engaging at the Board level. The ideal candidate will have strong ESG experience, commercial acumen, and the drive to build a market-leading offering.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities

Environmental & Sustainability Advisory

  • Advise clients on environmental and sustainability‑related legal and regulatory requirements, including mandatory climate reporting frameworks (e.g., SECR, TCFD), biodiversity and nature‑related expectations, and other environmental compliance matters.
  • Conduct sustainability assessments, gap analyses, and materiality reviews to help organisations understand current performance and future environmental risks.
  • Develop environmental sustainability strategies covering net‑zero pathways, climate resilience, resource efficiency, and supply‑chain sustainability.
  • Support clients with data collection and sustainability reporting for annual reports, impact reports, and stakeholder disclosures.
  • Support clients in engaging with ESG and sustainability rating agencies (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics), FTSE4Good, and other benchmark providers, including preparing submissions, improving scoring outcomes, and interpreting methodology requirements.
  • Deliver tailored training, workshops, and board‑level briefings on environmental sustainability and climate‑related responsibilities.

Social Impact, Community & Charitable Advisory

  • Help clients design and strengthen their social value strategies, including community engagement, charitable partnerships, charitable foundations, volunteering frameworks, and social impact measurement.
  • Advise clients on responsible procurement, ethical sourcing, and social impact requirements within public and private sector tenders.
  • Support the development of policies and programmes relating to employee wellbeing, social mobility, community investment, and charitable giving.
  • Produce social impact narrative content and case studies to support client reporting and stakeholder communications.

Commercial Growth & Cross‑Referrals

  • Work closely with partners across corporate, employment, real estate, and public sector teams to identify cross‑referral opportunities and embed sustainability considerations in legal advice.
  • Contribute to pitches, proposals, and client development meetings using sustainability expertise to enhance value.
  • Help develop new sustainability service lines and advisory products aligned with emerging client needs.

Thought Leadership & Market Presence

  • Produce thought leadership on environmental trends, upcoming sustainability regulation, and best practice in social impact.
  • Represent the firm at events, conferences, and industry forums to build the profile of our sustainability advisory offering.

What you will need:

About YouYou will excel in this role if you combine strong environmental and social sustainability expertise with excellent communication and advisory skills.

Essential Experience

  • Experience in sustainability consulting, environmental management, social impact advisory, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of UK sustainability regulation, carbon reporting, and environmental compliance expectations.
  • Experience developing environmental strategies, climate action plans, and/or social impact programmes for organisations.
  • Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and deliver clear, practical advice.
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting and facilitating training.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Degree in environmental science, sustainability, social impact, business, law, or related fields.
  • Professional accreditation (e.g., SCR, IEMA, GRI, carbon accounting certification).
  • Experience working with or alongside legal teams or professional services.
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