Sustainability Associate Director
Job Description
We are currently looking for experienced individuals to join our expanding Advisory Sustainability Practice. You will be self-motivated, capable of working off your own initiative and can lead with the delivery of Programme/Project milestones. This advertisement seeks people with experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory, Strategic, Sustainability and Change Management challenges.
This is a challenging but fulfilling role, where you will be required to operate as a key member of our team, playing a lead role in the delivery of business focused solutions to a wide range of Financial and Non-Financial clients, as well supporting the strategic development of the wider Consulting business.
Job Description & Summary
We are currently looking for experienced individuals to join our expanding Advisory Sustainability Practice. You will be self-motivated, capable of working off your own initiative and can lead with the delivery of Programme/Project milestones. This advertisement seeks people with experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory, Strategic, Sustainability and Change Management challenges.
This is a challenging but fulfilling role, where you will be required to operate as a key member of our team, playing a lead role in the delivery of business focused solutions to a wide range of Financial and Non-Financial clients, as well supporting the strategic development of the wider Consulting business.
Roles & Responsibilities
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas.
ClIent Responsibilities
Education and Certifications
We are Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Our Benefits
Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package.
About The Team
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Reward And Benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.
We are currently looking for experienced individuals to join our expanding Advisory Sustainability Practice. You will be self-motivated, capable of working off your own initiative and can lead with the delivery of Programme/Project milestones. This advertisement seeks people with experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory, Strategic, Sustainability and Change Management challenges.
This is a challenging but fulfilling role, where you will be required to operate as a key member of our team, playing a lead role in the delivery of business focused solutions to a wide range of Financial and Non-Financial clients, as well supporting the strategic development of the wider Consulting business.
Job Description & Summary
We are currently looking for experienced individuals to join our expanding Advisory Sustainability Practice. You will be self-motivated, capable of working off your own initiative and can lead with the delivery of Programme/Project milestones. This advertisement seeks people with experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory, Strategic, Sustainability and Change Management challenges.
This is a challenging but fulfilling role, where you will be required to operate as a key member of our team, playing a lead role in the delivery of business focused solutions to a wide range of Financial and Non-Financial clients, as well supporting the strategic development of the wider Consulting business.
Roles & Responsibilities
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver and manage projects across a range of key areas.
ClIent Responsibilities
- Successful and effective end-to-end delivery of external client projects;
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of client and work stream operations, processes, and business objectives and utilise this knowledge on assignments/projects;
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and an ability to work to strict deadlines;
- Work and communicate effectively with senior management, team members and clients, providing relevant summary updates and escalations as appropriate;
- Manage reporting requirements, project plans, project status reports, RAID logs, management updates and other reports as required; and
- Building client relationships and interacting proactively with key stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and provide analysis to inform client deliverables.
- Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management;
- Leading and supporting presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients;
- Communicating effectively with senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams;
- Building strong internal relationships and network within Consulting and across other services lines;
- Supporting team development activities, including but not limited to management, coaching, and mentoring activities;
- Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback;
- Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training activities; and
- Understanding, following and communicating workplace policies and procedures.
Education and Certifications
- Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is required
- Minimum of 10+ years direct experience in advising clients across sectors on climate and environmental risks at both strategic and operational levels, including scenario analysis, adaptation planning, and regulatory alignment
- Demonstrable experience supporting organisations to assess and communicate how climate-related risks and opportunities influence business resilience, investment decisions, and long-term value
- Significant experience in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting (Scopes 1, 2, and 3), emissions inventories, carbon reduction planning, and supporting organisations on net zero target setting and implementation
- Demonstrated understanding of carbon markets and experience with carbon credit registries or trading schemes
- Strong knowledge of climate disclosure frameworks (e.g., TCFD, ISSB, CDP)
- Knowledge of evolving sustainability regulations (e.g., California SB 261, SB 253, TNFD)
- Proven ability to quickly grasp complex topics beyond core areas of expertise and apply critical thinking to develop practical, tailored solutions
- Deep understanding of the relationship between climate change, business risk, and value creation, with a focus on integrating this into core business functions
- Strong commercial background with expertise in business strategy, operations, and the quantification of environmental and social impacts
- Experienced in identifying opportunities for growth and supporting business development, including through tender responses and client proposals
- Communication: Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication, with the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible, outcome-oriented language
- Analytical skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience applying them to assess sustainability risks, model impacts, and support data-driven decision-making
- Leadership and Team Building: Committed to building team capability through coaching, knowledge-sharing, and supporting development of junior colleagues
- Organisation: Scheduling and facilitating meetings, including Agendas and Minutes
- Attitude: Strong work ethic, proactive attitude to issue resolution, delivering excellence, managing deadlines and being comfortable leading a team
- MS Office: MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
We are Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.
At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.
At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Our Benefits
Please follow this link for information on our generous benefits package.
About The Team
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied individuals present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.
We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.
Reward And Benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.