Lead Sustainability Consultant
Are you an expert in sustainability strategy with a deep understanding of corporate responsibility?
We are looking for a Lead Sustainability Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will guide our clients through the complexities of sustainable business practices, ensuring they achieve their sustainability goals. Your deep expertise in environmental impact assessment, corporate social responsibility, and compliance with frameworks like CSRD and ESRS will be crucial in driving positive change across various industries.
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On a day-to-day level, you will work towards the realisation of various sustainability projects, under direct guidance of our CEO and COO. In addition, you are an important link for setting up the right sustainability strategy, project approach and structure and coordination with our expert team.
Strategic Leadership: Develop tailored sustainability strategies, provide insights on trends, regulations, and best practices, and set long-term goals and KPIs aligned with client objectives.
Client Management: Act as the main contact for clients and maintain relationships, conduct sustainability assessments and identify improvements, present findings and recommendations to senior management.
Project Management: Oversee multiple sustainability projects with quality control, collaborate with internal experts and senior teams, create detailed project plans with timelines and resources.
Technical Expertise
- Coordinate environmental impact assessments, carbon footprint analyses, DMA, …
- Advise on ESG strategy building, CSRD ESRS/VSRS reporting
- Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations, standards, and certifications.
- Prepare and review sustainability reports, including GRI, CDP, and other reporting frameworks.
- Monitor and report on the progress of sustainability initiatives and their impact.
- Stay updated on emerging sustainability technologies and methodologies.
Training and Development: Mentor junior/medior consultants and client teams on sustainability practices, design and deliver workshops, seminars, and training programs.
Business Development: Contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations, and marketing materials.
Why are you a good fit?
You bring a wealth of experience and expertise in sustainability, coupled with a strategic mindset. Here’s why you’re the ideal candidate:
- Expertise: You have at least 7+ years of experience in sustainability consulting, with proven skills in environmental impact assessment and corporate social responsibility. You are well-versed in CSRD, ESRS/VSRS, and other relevant frameworks.
- Leadership: You excel in leading sustainability projects and have a history of developing and implementing effective strategies.
- Client Focus: Your strong client management skills ensure that you can build lasting relationships while driving value through sustainability initiatives.
- Communication: You can articulate complex sustainability concepts to clients and stakeholders, making you a trusted advisor. Correct command of the English language in word and writing is essential, in combination with C1 Dutch AND/OR French.
- Management: Your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while ensuring they meet deadlines and stay within budget, sets you apart.
- Passion: Your commitment to sustainability and your ability to stay ahead of industry trends make you a valuable asset to any team.
- Do you possess 70% of the above…give us a call!
Why are we a good fit?
The Ecological Entrepreneur is at the forefront of sustainable business consulting, dedicated to bridging the gap between economic success and sustainable responsibility. We are committed to helping businesses navigate the challenges and opportunities of sustainability.
As part of our expert team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects and work with clients who are dedicated to making a difference. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you! Â
- A full-time position in an ambitious company with a clear mission.
- A supportive work environment with like-minded individuals, a shared purpose, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Everything you need to know to achieve sustainable progress on an international scale.
- Competitive salary including benefits.
- A warm welcome at our office in Antwerp, with the flexibility to work partly from home.
Let’s meet!
Send your CV and cover letter to marit.overbeeke@t-ee.eu
Interested to join our company? Apply to one of our vacancies or send us an open application to get started!Â
