Consulting Roles (Consultant to Partner) , Sustainable Product and Supply Chain, EMEA

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

ERM is the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy and we have been named as a leader in the ESG & Sustainability Consultancy industry, according to new independent research.

We have an impressive client base including over 50% of global Fortune 500 companies. Our diverse team of world-class experts support clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground and at the executive level.

Why Join ERM in Sustainable Products and Supply Chain?

ERM offers a wide range of services through every stage of the sustainable product and supply chain lifecycle. For decades we have supported our clients in taking a system led approach to drive and improve sustainable outcomes. Our offers are aligned to help them navigate real challenges such as portfolio diversification, driving ESG performance, implementing circular supply chains, and keeping ahead of a rapidly evolving ESG legislative landscape. Through this we support our clients to grow and evolve with their customers.

The skills we are looking for should align and complement our offers, some of which are outlined below:

• Sustainable product and portfolio transformation
• Sustainable sourcing and supplier management
• Driving towards circularity and generating new forms of revenue
• Leveraging sustainable M&A and circular infrastructure
• Global product stewardship and market development
• Responsible product and supply chain compliance (EUDR / CSDDD etc)
• Decarbonisation

We are seeking Consultants at all levels to provide leadership and delivery of exciting programmes in sustainable products and supply chain. This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong track record of delivering transformational change in a collaborative environment as a member of our Sustainable Product and Supply Chain team in EMEA.

Role Responsibilities

• Sell and deliver high impact work to meet and exceed client expectations, leveraging understanding of clients to support the growth of client portfolios
• Identify opportunities to grow and develop services in line with client needs
• Participate and lead client business development activity

Skills & Experience Requirement:

• Educated to degree/ master’s degree level, preferably in a sustainability related field
• A proven track record in sustainable products and supply chain consulting
• Knowledge of ESG regulatory landscape
• Demonstrable client business development skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and across disciplines
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality work that exceeds clients’ expectations
• Excellent inter-personal skills

What do we offer:

• Part of a global team, with a shared purpose to protect the future of our planet
• Work with powerful companies to create a tangible difference, with progress measured through the impact we create for the societies we serve
• Clear and strong organisational beliefs that shape our behaviours within a vibrant, supportive and inclusive culture
• Structured learning and the opportunity to develop
• Support talent programs, hiring and building capability of other consultants
• Rapid promotion to next career level
• Hybrid work experiences, choice and flexibility