Senior/Principal consultant - environmental economics/natural capital

Company Description Sustain Value is an award-winning boutique sustainability management consultancy specializing in nature/natural capital consulting. We assist businesses, investors, and governments in understanding, valuing, and managing their impacts, dependencies, risk and opportunities relating to nature and people. Our expertise lies in environmental valuation, natural capital assessments, ecosystem service valuation, corporate nature strategies, sustainable finance, the blue economy and multi-capitals assessments. Comprising a small core team and a network of international experts, we undertake a diverse range of interesting and impactful projects around the world. We are committed to creating a more sustainable and resilient planet for current and future generations. See www.sustainvalue.co.uk for further information on the company, our clients and our projects. Role Description This is a fully remote, full or part time role for a Senior or Principal Consultant with at least four years experience in environmental economics and/or natural capital/ecosystem services. The role will involve undertaking and managing projects involving environmental/ecosystem service valuations, TNFD/CSRD-ESRS4 biodiversity and ecosystems assessments, natural capital assessments and accounts, cost benefit analysis, corporate nature strategies etc. In addition, you will be expected to help write proposals, identify work opportunities and bring in work. Qualifications and experience Four + years undertaking environmental valuation and/or natural capital/ecosystem services projects. Excellent academic credentials. Strong analytical, numeric and research skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, independently and under pressure. Preferably a BSc and/or MSc in environmental/ecological economics. Or a BSc and MSc in relevant subjects – in particular with modules covering environmental valuation, natural capital/ecosystem services, natural resource management and ecology/conservation. Consulting experience is highly desirable. Strong interest in nature and conservation. Happy to work remotely, but with daily online team calls. Additional technical skills such as GIS, R, LCA are a bonus. Strong language skills also a bonus – in particular French, Spanish or Portuguese. Why join us? Sustain Value is a small and dynamic company with excellent and exciting opportunities for growth and personal development. We undertake a broad range of fascinating projects and are committed to catering to our employee interests and needs. We offer a competitive salary and potentially the opportunity to participate in a company share scheme. To apply: Send us your CV and a cover letter before 7th January 2025 via email to info@sustainvalue.co.uk with ‘Senior application’ in the email title.