ESG Assurance Assessor (Assessor Level)

ERM Certification and Verification Services (ERM CVS), a rapidly growing global Business Unit within ERM Group, is seeking a motivated Assurance Assessor to lead assurance engagements with multinational clients across a range of sectors. As the business community has embraced the importance of climate and broader sustainability strategy and commitments, the importance of disclosing third-party verified data has significantly increased. We are looking to add an enthusiastic ESG Assurance Assessor to our EMEA/NA based Corporate Assurance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing 3rd party assurance of GHG/ESG information with multinational clients across a wide range of sectors.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least a degree level education in a sustainability or audit related field.
• 2-4 years experience with and/or understanding of assurance principles and procedures, subject matter experience in GHG/ESG information and data, and knowledge of climate change and sustainability reporting.
• Strong data analytics skills (preferably in Excel).

MAIN AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT:

• Support Project Managers with day to day delivery of 3rd party assurance of GHG/ESG information engagements.
• Take responsibility for performing assurance procedures across a range of projects including media research, analytical data review, evidence collection, site visits and disclosure review, under the guidance of project managers.
• Maintain documentation and project files in line with independent assurance standards and internal quality requirements.
• Support more senior colleagues during client head office and site level visits, and occasionally act in the lead assessor role under the guidance of a more senior colleague.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability in data and spreadsheet analysis (use of Microsoft Excel) and demonstrable writing and communication skills.
• Ability to support and manage tasks across multiple projects in parallel to meet client expectations and delivery deadlines.
• A willingness and ability to learn quickly and contribute enthusiastically to our growing business.
• Be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation.
• A broad interest in sustainability and societal challenges with an understanding of sustainability (business) issues (e.g., governance, environment, health and safety, human rights, supply chain management and community relations).
• Willingness to travel for visits to client head offices and operational sites, sometimes at short notice (typically concentrated January – May).
• Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and GHG reporting, for example GRI Standards, GHG Protocol, ISSB, CDP, DJSI, TCFD and SDGs.
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience of auditing or assurance standards used for sustainability/GHG reporting (e.g. ISAE3000, ISAE3410, ISO14064:3, PCAOB Attestation Standards).
• Technical knowledge of environmental impacts and emissions including climate change and GHG.
• Some experience of being client facing with an appreciation for maintaining and developing client relationships.

Benefits of working for ERM CVS:

You would join a team with a rapidly growing business and well-known clients. We offer excellent conditions of service and structured career planning with a wide range of training opportunities to support your development as our business grows. ERM is recognized for its own commitment to sustainability and its dedication to the safety of its employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications, without regards to gender, race, colour, belief, or sexual orientation.

Who we are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value, and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors.