Director, Sustainability Advisory

TL;DR

Director, Sustainability Advisory: Deepening client relationships and providing strategic sustainability insight to accelerate the transition journeys of Higher Education, Charities, and Professional & Business Services clients with an accent on employing market-leading ESG capabilities to unlock commercial opportunities. Focus on developing sector-specific sustainability strategies and originating sustainability-linked transactions.

Location: London, UK (Hybrid, with 2 days per week in office)

Company

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What you will do

• Develop and deliver sector-specific sustainability strategies for Higher Education, Charities, and Professional & Business Services clients.
• Advise clients with leading insight on sustainability, ESG, and climate themes, supporting credible pathways to net zero.
• Partner with clients to embed sustainability into business models and co-design impactful initiatives.
• Originate and deliver sustainability-linked transactions and ESG financing opportunities, collaborating with product partners.
• Represent Lloyds at industry forums and build strong relationships with clients, internal, and external partners.
• Ensure strong governance and risk management across all activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of sustainability regulations.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of sustainability, ESG, and climate change trends across sectors.
• Proven track record in sustainable finance or technical sustainability roles.
• Experience in developing and implementing sector strategies, ideally within Higher Education, Charities, or Professional & Business Services.
• Strong commercial foresight, with the ability to identify and deliver new business opportunities.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.
• Knowledge of relevant sustainability frameworks and regulations (e.g., Green & Sustainability Linked Loan Principles, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, CSRD).

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a values-led, inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• An annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for disabilities and a Disability Confident Leader guarantee of interviews.