Sustainability Consultant

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with regular office attendance and in-person meetings in London

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Application Deadline: 9:00am, Monday 28 September 2026

Overview

Our client, a charity working in responsible investment, is seeking a Research and Campaign Manager to help deliver a programme focused on air quality, health and environmental impact.

Reporting to the programme lead, you will lead research and campaign content, build relationships with investors and companies, and work across policy, communications and investor engagement teams. The role combines research, stakeholder influence, campaign delivery and project management, with scope to help shape how investors and businesses respond to air pollution.

The programme has secured multi-year funding following an initial pilot phase, providing an opportunity to build on established work and drive further impact.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and deliver campaign workstreams, including relevant AGM strategies.
• Develop research, investor briefings, reports, case studies and other campaign content, presenting findings to different audiences.
• Mobilise investors through briefings, statements, letters and escalation activity, while strengthening investor relationships and collaboration.
• Manage relationships with companies, external partners and funders, and support the development of funding bids.
• Translate responsible investment principles into campaign asks, investor materials and corporate engagement.
• Monitor and critically assess company policies and practices relating to air quality.
• Coordinate activity across internal teams to ensure work is aligned with wider strategy.
• Support budget management, programme monitoring and funder reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of air pollution, sustainability or related commercial determinants of health, including how companies contribute to and can address these challenges.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to critically assess company approaches.
• Experience producing high-quality written outputs and translating complex scientific information into clear, concise briefings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior stakeholders and public audiences.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders using persuasive, audience-appropriate communication.
• Proven project management skills, including managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience managing external relationships and representing an organisation externally.
• Strong strategic judgement, with the ability to assess options, make decisions and prioritise effectively.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Understanding of the investment system and how investors can influence companies.
• Experience developing fundraising bids for trusts and foundations.
• Detailed knowledge of air pollution and its links to climate change.
• 8% non-contributory pension contribution.
• Hybrid and flexible working, with flexible arrangements actively supported where compatible with the role.
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus an office closure at the end of the year.
• Employee assistance programme, including advice, support, discounts and short-term counselling.
• Death-in-service cover of three times salary.
• Enhanced family leave pay of up to 18 weeks at 90% for either parent.
• Enhanced sick pay, starting at five weeks’ full pay from day one.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Internal promotion, secondment and development opportunities.
• Access to a recognised trade union.
• Company-provided laptop and employee discount benefits.

Application Process

Appointments are normally made at the start of the advertised salary range.

First-stage interviews are scheduled to take place online during the week commencing 5 October 2026. Second-stage interviews are expected to take place online during the week commencing 12 October 2026.

The recruitment process is anonymised. A cover letter is not required, and CVs are not reviewed until the interview stage.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Candidates are advised to answer application questions in their own voice. If AI or other tools are used to assist with the application, this should be declared in the submission.