Job description

Job Title: Sustainability Consultant
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30K-35K

Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Sustainability Consultant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sustainable practices, environmental regulations, and carbon accounting. You will work closely with clients and property managers to implement sustainable strategies that enhance environmental performance, reduce costs, and promote Environmental, Social and Governance.

Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement sustainability strategies and initiatives aligned with corporate goals and industry best practices.
* Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with sustainability regulations. Prepare sustainability reports and documentation for certifications.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, suppliers and stakeholders to promote sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle.
* Research and Analysis: Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to sustainability in real estate. Analyse data to provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
* Project Management: Oversee sustainability-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met while achieving sustainability goals.
* Sustainability Assessments: Conduct assessments of existing and proposed real estate to identify sustainability opportunities, including energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable materials use.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Sustainability related field.
* Minimum 1 years of experience in sustainability related field.
* Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, certifications, and best practices in real estate.
* Proven ability to analyse data and create actionable sustainability strategies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
* Project management experience and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Carbon Reporting, WELL etc.) are a plus.

For more info please contact Michelle at mluck@allen-york.com

About us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.