Sustainability Policy Consultant

Allow us to introduce ourselves. At dss+, we are not just a conventional operations consulting firm; we are implementers and change makers. Our passion lies in engaging organisations to craft resilient and sustainable businesses, guiding them through transformational changes in sustainability, safety, risk and resilience and through their energy transition. We take the complex world of risk and sustainability and translate it into actionable roadmaps that work with our client’s businesses. We implement, working side-by-side with our clients to deliver real, tangible impact and results.

dss+ services fall into three core areas— sustainability, operational risk management, operational excellence —each bolstered by learning, development and culture change solutions and digital technologies. Teams around the globe work with clients in metals and mining, chemicals, oil and gas, power and utilities, agriculture, food and beverage, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity. We pride ourselves in combining industry experts and on the ground experience with strong people-centric change management capabilities. This creates the perfect blend to support our clients from intent to impact, enabling them to protect what they care for, transform their organisation, and sustain the changes required to make their vision a reality, in a practical actionable way.

What will you do? As a Sustainability Consultant, you will work very closely with other consultants on client projects – there is plenty of team collaboration and scope to get involved. In this role, you can expect to:

• Distil and synthesize large amounts of quantitative and qualitative information - stemming particularly from policy documents - to draw out key findings and trends.
• Primary data collection including review of legal texts, client interviews, surveys and questionnaire development.
• Collect information from desk-based research, corporate reports, government reports, laws, etc. and summarise for clients and/or colleagues, in crisp, concise and clear manner.
• Able to critically analyse laws and policies across many geographies and translate the requirements in operational terms for the clients.
• Develop expertise on new policy developments and corporate trends in key areas.
• Prepare for and attend client meetings, in different formats.
• Support the preparation of new business proposals.
• Contribute to the strengthening of dss+ as an organisation through participation in regular team meetings, training and knowledge transfer, and assisting in the planning and execution of internal development activities.

Your profile? We are looking for someone with scientific rigor who seeks to translate results into concrete and economically viable implementation. You have a master’s degree in law, environmental policy or other relevant fields. You have over 5 years of experience in relevant issues and industries. You thrive in complexity, are a natural problem-solver, and dig deep for patterns and paths, even amidst a great deal of ambiguity. You aren’t afraid to ask questions when you need clarity and are willing to challenge both your own and your team’s perspectives. You can navigate complex research projects, absorb and synthesize large amounts of information, confidently draw conclusions from your research, and put them into clear recommendations and points for the team. You are able to explain complex topics to uneducated / unaware audiences in simple terms. You are detail oriented, well-organized and enjoy bringing structure to projects through work-planning and list-making. You can work independently and autonomously but are personable, a good listener and connect easily with others, making you a great team player. You are able to take initiative, generate ideas, and bring added-value to projects. You enjoy the variety and sometimes chaos of contributing to a wide range of client projects unfolding simultaneously. You are a flexible person with a good capacity to reprioritise tasks easily, and deliver key insights within a fast turnaround time. You are in a position to effectively work in a remote setting across time zones.

Your capabilities? You have experience in data collection, working with various data sources and software tools to aggregate information. You have advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point. You have strong organizational and documentation skills with phenomenal attention to detail. You are a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines. You have demonstrated ability to be a team player and work comfortably and effectively in cross-functional teams. You are able to formulate realistic recommendations with a good understanding of the economic reality of our clients. You are a strong communicator in English. French, Spanish, Italian or other languages are a plus.

We offer? Exciting and varied projects at the main challenges of our time, and an opportunity to help clients move towards a sustainable world. A young, dynamic, passionate team. The opportunity to lead and engage a team of recognised experts. A work environment that respects life-work balance of employees. A management that listens, encourages initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. Flexibility in the organization of work time and place.

Other information: Location: London, Madrid, Paris or Lisbon are preferred locations. You will require the right to work in the country that you are applying for.