ASSISTANT SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT

An award-winning employer, our people are trusted and responsible, believing in what they do with a clear commitment to contribute to transforming the world we live in and shaping a world of trust. Bureau Veritas operates in a wide range of sectors, delivering Testing, Inspection and Certification services to some of the world’s biggest household names. With more than 400,000 global clients and a reputation for quality, we are at the forefront of service and innovation. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we have worked hard to create a supportive and engaging working environment, which is open and inclusive and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their potential and really leave their mark.
Job Title: Assistant Sustainability Consultant
Location: London
Salary: Competitive with fantastic benefits including private healthcare + buy and sell holidays

At Bureau Veritas CSR is embedded in our DNA. Our mission is to reduce our clients’ risks, improve their performance and help them innovate to meet the challenges of quality, health & safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.
We are looking for an ambitious Graduate to join our industry leading Sustainability and Assurance consulting group. The key focus of this role is to contribute to the delivery of a range of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Assurance projects as well as supporting the development and growth of the business, staying alert to client requirements and business opportunities.
Our goal is to build a team that looks like the world around us, and we want our people to stay and grow when they join us. As part of our efforts to build a world of trust for everyone, we build diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and we aim to cultivate a true sense of belonging.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertake a variety of quantitative and qualitative data verification tasks
• Play an active role in the delivery of sustainability report assurance and data verification projects
• Conduct primary and in-depth research as required
• Support interaction with clients and relationship building as part of project delivery
• Manage personal resources and time, including personal utilisation, with guidance from line manager
• Support and undertake site visits to client sites and offices
• Provide administrative support to the team as required
• Keep up to date with current developments within sustainability
• Ensure a safe, environmentally conscious and high quality culture

Candidate requirements include:

• Degree qualified in relevant subject
• A relationship orientated professional (customers, international network, and teams)
• Knowledge and interest in a range of sustainability issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Degree qualified in relevant subject
• Experience in one or more of the following is desirable:
  • GRI Guidelines
  • AA1000 series
  • UN Global Compact
  • CDP Climate Change
  
  

Please be aware that all roles within Bureau Veritas UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.
Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.
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