Department:
Strategic Growth
Location:
Dublin
Description
Sustainability advisory and assurance are a key part of the client facing services across all BDO offices. This is an exciting opportunity to join the sustainability department in BDO Ireland.
As a sustainability Subject Matter Expert (SME),you will lead and manage sustainability projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team for private or public sector clients. Client engagements are primarily in Ireland, with some in the UK, EU and internationally. Project examples include Developing Sustainability Strategies/Roadmaps; Climate Advisory (GHG inventory measurement, SBTi validation, Climate Transition Plans, CBAM), Responsible Sourcing (Green Procurement, supplier risk assessment, Modern Slavery, EU EDR)); Reporting (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, VSME, IFRS, GRI,TNFD), ESG Assurance for internal Audit teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Leverage your in-depth knowledge of the sustainability landscape to enable you to act in the capacity of 'trusted advisor' for senior client stakeholders.
* Develop and demonstrate sustainability thought leadership through preparation of insight publications, speaking at events, training and participation in expert working groups
* Undertake research into emerging sustainability issues, regulations and standards to provide expert informed guidance to clients and colleagues.
* Support the key account and client management programs by engaging with external parties to understand and shape their sustainability journey.
* Develop value propositions on sustainability topics as strategic advisory services for clients.
* Work with existing and prospective clients to identify an approach to ESG integration strategies that meets their goals.
* Lead and participate in sustainability proposals and pitches as part of sustainability business development.
* Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the firm, working alongside others on sustainability matters as the team continues to grow.
* Lead and support internal facing sustainability governance and projects for BDO Ireland (SBTi, ISO14001, UNGC +).
* Support shaping the companies' ESG marketing, creation of education and promoting sustainability credentials through industry and client engagement.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Third level or Postgraduate degree in a sustainability related subject – environmental science, environmental engineering, sustainable development in business.
* Minimum 8 years relevant experience working in sustainability ideally in industry, and or management consultancy capacity to senior level clients.
Desired
* Professional accreditations including Chartered environmentalist/engineer (CEnv), Lead GHG Verifier (GHG ISO14063-3; BREEAM/LEED/HPI); SBTi Academy certified, Lead Environmental Auditor/Assessor (ISO14001, ESOS), ESG Assurance (GRI, ISAE3000, ISAE5000).
* Good working knowledge of sustainability/ESG related EU and Irish policy, law and standards across multiple sectors and topic areas (climate, nature, circular, sustainable products, social, governance).
* Experience developing and delivering strategic, operational and reporting projects to business and public sector. Examples include Developing Sustainability Strategies/Roadmaps; Climate Advisory (GHG inventory measurement, SBTi validation, Climate Transition Plans, CBAM), Responsible Sourcing (GPP, supplier risk assessment); Reporting (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, VSME, IFRS, GRI), ESG Assurance for Audit teams.
* Experience in ESG data analytics and digital tools used support measurement, management and reporting related applications.
* A confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence.
* Strong team player with the ability to manage several projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
* Strong project management skills ideally certified to industry qualifications. e.g. PMP (Project Management Professional), PM BOK, agile focused Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
* Strong IT skills (Microsoft applications - PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Power-BI) and ESG digital applications an advantage.
Benefits
Income
* Competitive salary
* Annual Travel Allowance
* Pension scheme
* Income Protection
* Company Mobile Phone
Health
* Mini Health Assessments
* Digi Doc
* Group health schemes
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* On site gym
Leave
* Together Anywhere Leave
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
* Increased Annual Leave Entitlements
Location
* State of the art office
* Central location
* On site café with complementary barista