Associate Director – Sustainability

Climate17 is excited to be working with an aspirational, award-winning communications consultancy who have reached their 10-year anniversary and been awarded B Corp accreditation. With their strong values and ability to challenge, they work with companies to improve and reach their mission whether making cities greener or improving later stages of life.

Our client is looking for an Account Director with a solid background in sustainability and good technical awareness and drive to develop the team and lead by example. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact and work with clients across a range of sectors, whilst growing the thriving sustainability service. They are looking for someone who wants a pivotal role, is passionate and brave to push for more change and deliver creative insight and strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Manager and oversee client accounts and developing comms strategies that align with clients’ business objectives.
  • Enjoys client development and building strong relationships.
  • Support client retention and future growth.
  • Actively gather insights and stay up to date with industry trends.
  • Line management responsibility, training and mentoring junior members of team.
  • Oversee creative campaigns to ensure the message is relevant to the audience ad compelling.
  • Abe to work across a wide range of topics.

Requirements

  • Extensive agency / consultancy background.
  • Considerable experience in sustainability communications, with knowledge from either e.g. ESG, renewables, infrastructure, mobility or green tech
  • Confident communicator, able to engage, motivate and lead others.
  • Can-do attitude, thrive with problem-solving and changing priorities.

You will be joining a unique company that values and respects their employees as individuals and value your personal and professional fulfilment. Where flexible working is tailored to your needs, wellbeing and creativity are respected and rewards are plentiful! With a great salary and benefits on offer, if you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch.

About us

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.