We are hiring a Japanese-speaking Sustainability Consultant to join our consulting team. This is a manager-level role for professionals with 57 years of relevant experience who can lead client engagements, provide technical and commercial leadership, and contribute directly to business growth.
About the Role
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, take ownership of engagement delivery and commercial outcomes, and play a key role in developing client relationships, growing accounts, and mentoring team members. This role involves leading and delivering sustainability consulting engagements across geographies, including Japan.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver sustainability consulting engagements across geographies, including Japan:
- Sustainability reporting (GRI, ISSB, ESRS)
- Climate and carbon services, including climate risk reporting (TCFD / ISSB S2), GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), decarbonisation roadmaps, and transition plans
- Sustainability ratings and assessments (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA)
- Human rights and responsible business initiatives
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear technical guidance and strategic advice
- Own project planning, execution, timelines, resourcing, quality assurance, and delivery outcomes
- Review and sign off on technical analyses, calculations, disclosures, and client-ready deliverables
- Lead and support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and developing proposals
- Own or co-own engagement scoping, pricing, and commercial outcomes
- Drive account growth through cross-selling and long-term client relationships
- Participate in client pitches, proposal presentations, and closing discussions
- Provide mentoring, technical oversight, and coaching to Sustainability Analysts and Associates
- Stay current on evolving sustainability standards, regulations, and best practices, and guide their application in client work
- Contribute to internal knowledge development, practice improvement, and thought leadership initiatives
Qualifications
- 57 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consulting, advisory, assurance, or in-house sustainability roles
- Japanese language proficiency (spoken and written) to support our Japanese Clients.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Sustainability reporting (GRI, ISSB, ESRS)
- Climate risk and disclosure (TCFD / ISSB S2)
- GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), decarbonisation strategies, and transition planning
- Sustainability ratings and assessments (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA)
- Human rights, social compliance, or responsible business practices
- Proven experience leading client engagements and engaging senior client stakeholders
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to balance technical rigour with commercial judgement
- Experience mentoring junior consultants and managing team delivery
Preferred Skills
- Professional certifications or advanced training in sustainability, climate, or assurance frameworks are an advantage
