Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Senior Manager or Manager Carbon Advisory will join the Sustainability Consulting team within BDO UK's Consulting Practice. The role involves leading complex client assignments in carbon measurement and reporting, decarbonisation, and net zero transition. You'll be someone with: Be purpose-driven, seeking to deliver positive societal impact through their work Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment Be comfortable with ambiguity and highly adaptable, seeking solutions to complex challenges sometimes using innovative approaches Be client-focussed, helping to deliver high quality work to help our clients succeed Have a high level of personal organisation and motivation Be able to leverage stakeholder relationships to deliver high quality, superior results Be able to both think strategically and have an eye for detail Have a talent for explaining complex technical information in non-technical terms. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Jun 18, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Senior Manager or Manager Carbon Advisory will join the Sustainability Consulting team within BDO UK's Consulting Practice. The role involves leading complex client assignments in carbon measurement and reporting, decarbonisation, and net zero transition. You'll be someone with: Be purpose-driven, seeking to deliver positive societal impact through their work Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment Be comfortable with ambiguity and highly adaptable, seeking solutions to complex challenges sometimes using innovative approaches Be client-focussed, helping to deliver high quality work to help our clients succeed Have a high level of personal organisation and motivation Be able to leverage stakeholder relationships to deliver high quality, superior results Be able to both think strategically and have an eye for detail Have a talent for explaining complex technical information in non-technical terms. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Overview Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people's lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact. Why Work for Us: We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work - our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry. Responsibilities Business Development Liaise with Business Units to generate leads and follow-up with client proposals. Drive business growth by developing and executing effective business development strategies, including client presentations, proposals, and pitches. Overall ownership of sales / delivery of the team's full suite of sustainability products and services into clients, developing annual and longer-term business development strategy to support our ambitious growth and impact ambitions. Provide support in the creation of marketing materials, pitch-books and reports, to ensure successful promotion of sustainability & decarbonisation activities both internally and externally. Client Relationship and Delivery Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by delivering exceptional service, exceeding expectations, and proactively addressing their needs. Acting as a senior single point of contact for our clients, working to develop trusted advisor status. Create bespoke strategic analysis including performance benchmarking, and analysing of data. Support program management for Sustainability related regulations and initiatives as needed. Sustainability Reporting Awareness of the developments of the legislative landscape, and experience in helping clients respond. A thorough understanding of the key sustainability issues for real estate including, but not limited to; net zero carbon, climate risk, science-based targets, sustainability legislation and accreditation. Collaborate with clients to develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies, aligning with their business objectives and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge of key reporting frameworks and standards in the sustainability sphere such as GRESB, CDP and TCFD. A good understanding of trends in Sustainability and climate change. Up to date technical knowledge of all applicable legal, good practice and emerging sustainability-related reporting requirements, standards and frameworks and methodologies. Training and Stakeholder Engagement Provide guidance and training to internal teams and external clients as part of CPD and enhancing general awareness. Shaping and leading industry discussion and working groups on sustainability & decarbonisation related topics e.g. by contributing to organisations such as UKGBC - UK Green Building Council and MAP - Managing Agents Partnership. Qualifications Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills. Experience of working within sustainability in the real estate sector. Experience working in a collaborative way with clients and other stakeholders to develop ambitious and robust sustainability programmes. Experience working with commercial property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship. Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams. Strong data management and analytical capability with strong IT skills (particularly MS Excel and spreadsheets). Equal Opportunities At Avison Young, we've always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we've increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women's Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women's Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee's work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that: empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at and we will do everything we can to help. We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position. Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Overview Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people's lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact. Why Work for Us: We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work - our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry. Responsibilities Business Development Liaise with Business Units to generate leads and follow-up with client proposals. Drive business growth by developing and executing effective business development strategies, including client presentations, proposals, and pitches. Overall ownership of sales / delivery of the team's full suite of sustainability products and services into clients, developing annual and longer-term business development strategy to support our ambitious growth and impact ambitions. Provide support in the creation of marketing materials, pitch-books and reports, to ensure successful promotion of sustainability & decarbonisation activities both internally and externally. Client Relationship and Delivery Build strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by delivering exceptional service, exceeding expectations, and proactively addressing their needs. Acting as a senior single point of contact for our clients, working to develop trusted advisor status. Create bespoke strategic analysis including performance benchmarking, and analysing of data. Support program management for Sustainability related regulations and initiatives as needed. Sustainability Reporting Awareness of the developments of the legislative landscape, and experience in helping clients respond. A thorough understanding of the key sustainability issues for real estate including, but not limited to; net zero carbon, climate risk, science-based targets, sustainability legislation and accreditation. Collaborate with clients to develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies, aligning with their business objectives and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge of key reporting frameworks and standards in the sustainability sphere such as GRESB, CDP and TCFD. A good understanding of trends in Sustainability and climate change. Up to date technical knowledge of all applicable legal, good practice and emerging sustainability-related reporting requirements, standards and frameworks and methodologies. Training and Stakeholder Engagement Provide guidance and training to internal teams and external clients as part of CPD and enhancing general awareness. Shaping and leading industry discussion and working groups on sustainability & decarbonisation related topics e.g. by contributing to organisations such as UKGBC - UK Green Building Council and MAP - Managing Agents Partnership. Qualifications Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills. Experience of working within sustainability in the real estate sector. Experience working in a collaborative way with clients and other stakeholders to develop ambitious and robust sustainability programmes. Experience working with commercial property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship. Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams. Strong data management and analytical capability with strong IT skills (particularly MS Excel and spreadsheets). Equal Opportunities At Avison Young, we've always put people at the heart of what we do. In the last few years, we've increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women's Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry. Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women's Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee's work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities. Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that: empowers all our employees to thrive, reflects all backgrounds and talents, allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging, and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us at and we will do everything we can to help. We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position. Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.
Lewis Davey is delighted to recruiting a Director of Strategic Services for the JLL Sustainability Consultancy team. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here. The Sustainability Consultancy team at JLL is the largest real estate sustainability consultancy in Europe, with over 20 years' experience in delivering sustainability advice to the real estate sector. We use our leading sustainability expertise to support, challenge and inspire our people and clients to create a prosperous economy, a flourishing society and a healthy environment. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. We look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet on behalf of our clients. The rapidly growing requirement for sustainability means you will develop your career within a team with vast experience and significant growth ambitions, helping embed sustainability into some of the world's leading real estate businesses. Find out more about our sustainability ambitions here . For more than 20 years, our sustainability consultancy has been helping clients develop ambitious sustainability action plans as well as supporting them to implement practical actions. Our services include: Sustainability strategy and implementation Net Zero Carbon and Science-Based Targets Climate risk assessment Energy and carbon management Sustainability data analysis and management Compliance and de-risking Social impact Reporting and communications About the role This role will be focused on service development, innovation and thought leadership, business development, team management and on developing leading sustainability strategies and implementation programmes specifically for real estate investors and listed property companies across the UK and Europe. The opportunity to work with us will provide you with exposure to a number of high profile clients. By engaging with clients at a senior strategic level, you will help establish their approach to managing sustainability risks and realising opportunities and providing advice to help clients implement their sustainability strategy across their portfolio. Note, although the role requires general awareness of technical sustainability issues, there is no necessity for technical property-level or energy management expertise to fulfil the role successfully. Our expectation is that you are as passionate about sustainability as we are; that you are committed to always exceeding your clients' expectations and that you are able to demonstrate your excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement and communication, strategic advisory, and project / team management skills. What this job involves Ownership of two active service lines - 'Strategy& Vision' and 'Strategic Implementation', keeping these at the cutting edge of strategic advice Taking multiple clients through our strategy development process, and supporting them through follow-up retained programmes of work as they embark on their implementation journeys Development and growth of a new service line focused on biodiversity-related advice to clients Overseeing the development of well-crafted action plans which weave in the wider JLL's property expertise, and supporting the consulting project team to bring the strategy to life through engagement with the client's internal teams, their property managers and contractors. Supporting our clients to define suitable portfolio targets and working with them to establish the business case for delivering on these Managing a team of strategy specialists Contributing to the management of the wider Sustainability Consultancy team, as part of the management team Senior project management and senior client account management Business development for NZC strategies and a wide range of Sustainability Consultancy services to existing and new clients Engagement across JLL to cross-sell consulting services Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have: Passionate about working towards a sustainable future A good understand of the key sustainability issues for real estate including, but not limited to; investor "ESG", net zero carbon, science-based targets, climate risk, health & wellbeing, social value creation and strategic environmental performance improvement plans. Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams A strong track record integrating sustainability into organisations' operations Experience working in a collaborative way with clients and other stakeholders to develop ambitious and robust sustainability programmes Awareness of the developments of the legislative landscape, and experience in helping clients respond to these Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work Team-oriented with proven ability to lead and foster good working relationships, and to promote team development and individual growth Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels Experience liaising with, engaging and presenting to senior business leaders, one-to-one or in facilitated workshops What you can expect from us JLL values its employees and People are one of our core strategic pillars. When you join the JLL Sustainability Consulting team, you can expect to be supported by your colleagues and senior management. The team, along with the whole of JLL, are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our organisation and we are taking steps to improve in this area. There are also a number of networks (e.g. apprentice, gender, LGBT+, neurodiversity, race & ethnicity and working parents) where you can share thoughts and ideas and raise these directly with executive teams. We have both mental health and diversity first-aiders - trained colleagues who can provide impartial and anonymous support, and act as a safe point of contact to discuss any challenges you may be experiencing. JLL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are recognised by Stonewall as one of Britain's top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers , and one of the UK's Top 10 employers for Social Mobility by the Social Mobility Foundation. More on JLL's D&I commitment can be found online . Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, mental health support, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you... This vacancy is being managed by Lewis Davey. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Lewis Davey is delighted to recruiting a Director of Strategic Services for the JLL Sustainability Consultancy team. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here. The Sustainability Consultancy team at JLL is the largest real estate sustainability consultancy in Europe, with over 20 years' experience in delivering sustainability advice to the real estate sector. We use our leading sustainability expertise to support, challenge and inspire our people and clients to create a prosperous economy, a flourishing society and a healthy environment. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. We look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet on behalf of our clients. The rapidly growing requirement for sustainability means you will develop your career within a team with vast experience and significant growth ambitions, helping embed sustainability into some of the world's leading real estate businesses. Find out more about our sustainability ambitions here . For more than 20 years, our sustainability consultancy has been helping clients develop ambitious sustainability action plans as well as supporting them to implement practical actions. Our services include: Sustainability strategy and implementation Net Zero Carbon and Science-Based Targets Climate risk assessment Energy and carbon management Sustainability data analysis and management Compliance and de-risking Social impact Reporting and communications About the role This role will be focused on service development, innovation and thought leadership, business development, team management and on developing leading sustainability strategies and implementation programmes specifically for real estate investors and listed property companies across the UK and Europe. The opportunity to work with us will provide you with exposure to a number of high profile clients. By engaging with clients at a senior strategic level, you will help establish their approach to managing sustainability risks and realising opportunities and providing advice to help clients implement their sustainability strategy across their portfolio. Note, although the role requires general awareness of technical sustainability issues, there is no necessity for technical property-level or energy management expertise to fulfil the role successfully. Our expectation is that you are as passionate about sustainability as we are; that you are committed to always exceeding your clients' expectations and that you are able to demonstrate your excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement and communication, strategic advisory, and project / team management skills. What this job involves Ownership of two active service lines - 'Strategy& Vision' and 'Strategic Implementation', keeping these at the cutting edge of strategic advice Taking multiple clients through our strategy development process, and supporting them through follow-up retained programmes of work as they embark on their implementation journeys Development and growth of a new service line focused on biodiversity-related advice to clients Overseeing the development of well-crafted action plans which weave in the wider JLL's property expertise, and supporting the consulting project team to bring the strategy to life through engagement with the client's internal teams, their property managers and contractors. Supporting our clients to define suitable portfolio targets and working with them to establish the business case for delivering on these Managing a team of strategy specialists Contributing to the management of the wider Sustainability Consultancy team, as part of the management team Senior project management and senior client account management Business development for NZC strategies and a wide range of Sustainability Consultancy services to existing and new clients Engagement across JLL to cross-sell consulting services Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have: Passionate about working towards a sustainable future A good understand of the key sustainability issues for real estate including, but not limited to; investor "ESG", net zero carbon, science-based targets, climate risk, health & wellbeing, social value creation and strategic environmental performance improvement plans. Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams A strong track record integrating sustainability into organisations' operations Experience working in a collaborative way with clients and other stakeholders to develop ambitious and robust sustainability programmes Awareness of the developments of the legislative landscape, and experience in helping clients respond to these Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work Team-oriented with proven ability to lead and foster good working relationships, and to promote team development and individual growth Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels Experience liaising with, engaging and presenting to senior business leaders, one-to-one or in facilitated workshops What you can expect from us JLL values its employees and People are one of our core strategic pillars. When you join the JLL Sustainability Consulting team, you can expect to be supported by your colleagues and senior management. The team, along with the whole of JLL, are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our organisation and we are taking steps to improve in this area. There are also a number of networks (e.g. apprentice, gender, LGBT+, neurodiversity, race & ethnicity and working parents) where you can share thoughts and ideas and raise these directly with executive teams. We have both mental health and diversity first-aiders - trained colleagues who can provide impartial and anonymous support, and act as a safe point of contact to discuss any challenges you may be experiencing. JLL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are recognised by Stonewall as one of Britain's top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers , and one of the UK's Top 10 employers for Social Mobility by the Social Mobility Foundation. More on JLL's D&I commitment can be found online . Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, mental health support, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you... This vacancy is being managed by Lewis Davey. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here.
Lewis Davey is delighted to recruiting a Director of Strategic Services for the JLL Sustainability Consultancy team. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here. The Sustainability Consultancy team at JLL is the largest real estate sustainability consultancy in Europe, with over 20 years' experience in delivering sustainability advice to the real estate sector. We use our leading sustainability expertise to support, challenge and inspire our people and clients to create a prosperous economy, a flourishing society and a healthy environment. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. We look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet on behalf of our clients. The rapidly growing requirement for sustainability means you will develop your career within a team with vast experience and significant growth ambitions, helping embed sustainability into some of the world's leading real estate businesses. Find out more about our sustainability ambitions here . For more than 20 years, our sustainability consultancy has been helping clients develop ambitious sustainability action plans as well as supporting them to implement practical actions. Our services include: Sustainability strategy and implementation Net Zero Carbon and Science-Based Targets Climate risk assessment Energy and carbon management Sustainability data analysis and management Compliance and de-risking Social impact Reporting and communications About the role This role will be focused on service development, innovation and thought leadership, business development, team management and on developing leading sustainability strategies and implementation programmes specifically for real estate investors and listed property companies across the UK and Europe. The opportunity to work with us will provide you with exposure to a number of high profile clients. By engaging with clients at a senior strategic level, you will help establish their approach to managing sustainability risks and realising opportunities and providing advice to help clients implement their sustainability strategy across their portfolio. Note, although the role requires general awareness of technical sustainability issues, there is no necessity for technical property-level or energy management expertise to fulfil the role successfully. Our expectation is that you are as passionate about sustainability as we are; that you are committed to always exceeding your clients' expectations and that you are able to demonstrate your excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement and communication, strategic advisory, and project / team management skills. What this job involves Ownership of two active service lines - 'Strategy& Vision' and 'Strategic Implementation', keeping these at the cutting edge of strategic advice Taking multiple clients through our strategy development process, and supporting them through follow-up retained programmes of work as they embark on their implementation journeys Development and growth of a new service line focused on biodiversity-related advice to clients Overseeing the development of well-crafted action plans which weave in the wider JLL's property expertise, and supporting the consulting project team to bring the strategy to life through engagement with the client's internal teams, their property managers and contractors. Supporting our clients to define suitable portfolio targets and working with them to establish the business case for delivering on these Managing a team of strategy specialists Contributing to the management of the wider Sustainability Consultancy team, as part of the management team Senior project management and senior client account management Business development for NZC strategies and a wide range of Sustainability Consultancy services to existing and new clients Engagement across JLL to cross-sell consulting services Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have: Passionate about working towards a sustainable future A good understand of the key sustainability issues for real estate including, but not limited to; investor "ESG", net zero carbon, science-based targets, climate risk, health & wellbeing, social value creation and strategic environmental performance improvement plans. Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams A strong track record integrating sustainability into organisations' operations Experience working in a collaborative way with clients and other stakeholders to develop ambitious and robust sustainability programmes Awareness of the developments of the legislative landscape, and experience in helping clients respond to these Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work Team-oriented with proven ability to lead and foster good working relationships, and to promote team development and individual growth Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels Experience liaising with, engaging and presenting to senior business leaders, one-to-one or in facilitated workshops What you can expect from us JLL values its employees and People are one of our core strategic pillars. When you join the JLL Sustainability Consulting team, you can expect to be supported by your colleagues and senior management. The team, along with the whole of JLL, are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our organisation and we are taking steps to improve in this area. There are also a number of networks (e.g. apprentice, gender, LGBT+, neurodiversity, race & ethnicity and working parents) where you can share thoughts and ideas and raise these directly with executive teams. We have both mental health and diversity first-aiders - trained colleagues who can provide impartial and anonymous support, and act as a safe point of contact to discuss any challenges you may be experiencing. JLL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are recognised by Stonewall as one of Britain's top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers , and one of the UK's Top 10 employers for Social Mobility by the Social Mobility Foundation. More on JLL's D&I commitment can be found online . Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, mental health support, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you... This vacancy is being managed by Lewis Davey. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Lewis Davey is delighted to recruiting a Director of Strategic Services for the JLL Sustainability Consultancy team. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here. The Sustainability Consultancy team at JLL is the largest real estate sustainability consultancy in Europe, with over 20 years' experience in delivering sustainability advice to the real estate sector. We use our leading sustainability expertise to support, challenge and inspire our people and clients to create a prosperous economy, a flourishing society and a healthy environment. If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. We're a Fortune 500 company. We work across 80 countries, in 280 different offices, with a team of over 77,000 individuals. We look after a property portfolio of over 4bn square feet on behalf of our clients. The rapidly growing requirement for sustainability means you will develop your career within a team with vast experience and significant growth ambitions, helping embed sustainability into some of the world's leading real estate businesses. Find out more about our sustainability ambitions here . For more than 20 years, our sustainability consultancy has been helping clients develop ambitious sustainability action plans as well as supporting them to implement practical actions. Our services include: Sustainability strategy and implementation Net Zero Carbon and Science-Based Targets Climate risk assessment Energy and carbon management Sustainability data analysis and management Compliance and de-risking Social impact Reporting and communications About the role This role will be focused on service development, innovation and thought leadership, business development, team management and on developing leading sustainability strategies and implementation programmes specifically for real estate investors and listed property companies across the UK and Europe. The opportunity to work with us will provide you with exposure to a number of high profile clients. By engaging with clients at a senior strategic level, you will help establish their approach to managing sustainability risks and realising opportunities and providing advice to help clients implement their sustainability strategy across their portfolio. Note, although the role requires general awareness of technical sustainability issues, there is no necessity for technical property-level or energy management expertise to fulfil the role successfully. Our expectation is that you are as passionate about sustainability as we are; that you are committed to always exceeding your clients' expectations and that you are able to demonstrate your excellent interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement and communication, strategic advisory, and project / team management skills. What this job involves Ownership of two active service lines - 'Strategy& Vision' and 'Strategic Implementation', keeping these at the cutting edge of strategic advice Taking multiple clients through our strategy development process, and supporting them through follow-up retained programmes of work as they embark on their implementation journeys Development and growth of a new service line focused on biodiversity-related advice to clients Overseeing the development of well-crafted action plans which weave in the wider JLL's property expertise, and supporting the consulting project team to bring the strategy to life through engagement with the client's internal teams, their property managers and contractors. Supporting our clients to define suitable portfolio targets and working with them to establish the business case for delivering on these Managing a team of strategy specialists Contributing to the management of the wider Sustainability Consultancy team, as part of the management team Senior project management and senior client account management Business development for NZC strategies and a wide range of Sustainability Consultancy services to existing and new clients Engagement across JLL to cross-sell consulting services Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have: Passionate about working towards a sustainable future A good understand of the key sustainability issues for real estate including, but not limited to; investor "ESG", net zero carbon, science-based targets, climate risk, health & wellbeing, social value creation and strategic environmental performance improvement plans. Experience working with corporate clients, commercial property, property managers and an understanding of the landlord and tenant relationship is desirable Excellent ability to build relationships with clients and their internal teams A strong track record integrating sustainability into organisations' operations Experience working in a collaborative way with clients and other stakeholders to develop ambitious and robust sustainability programmes Awareness of the developments of the legislative landscape, and experience in helping clients respond to these Proven project management experience and excellent communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy in written and numeric work Team-oriented with proven ability to lead and foster good working relationships, and to promote team development and individual growth Ability to obtain buy-in and engagement from employees at all levels Experience liaising with, engaging and presenting to senior business leaders, one-to-one or in facilitated workshops What you can expect from us JLL values its employees and People are one of our core strategic pillars. When you join the JLL Sustainability Consulting team, you can expect to be supported by your colleagues and senior management. The team, along with the whole of JLL, are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across our organisation and we are taking steps to improve in this area. There are also a number of networks (e.g. apprentice, gender, LGBT+, neurodiversity, race & ethnicity and working parents) where you can share thoughts and ideas and raise these directly with executive teams. We have both mental health and diversity first-aiders - trained colleagues who can provide impartial and anonymous support, and act as a safe point of contact to discuss any challenges you may be experiencing. JLL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are recognised by Stonewall as one of Britain's top 100 LGBT-inclusive employers , and one of the UK's Top 10 employers for Social Mobility by the Social Mobility Foundation. More on JLL's D&I commitment can be found online . Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, mental health support, benefits and pay. We'll offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you... This vacancy is being managed by Lewis Davey. For more information please contact Lewis Davey in the first instance on or and/or apply here.
In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients - working together to aid responsible recovery and growth. We put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises - from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency. Our teams work on iconic deals with national and global clients as well as operating and investing in businesses, new ventures and entrepreneurs in our local market and communities. It's both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile - responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference. We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate. The insight we create, coupled with the innovative tools and methodologies we use to access and evaluate the data that matters, contributes to the success of our clients in all Deals situations. We encourage our clients to think more broadly - connecting their actions today with their successes tomorrow. We help our clients throughout the Deals lifecycle to create lasting value for their businesses. Each of our key areas within Deals, delivers services to the market individually or together by combining our specialists to provide comprehensive client solutions. About us Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), is a term that covers a range of issues facing the world today and here at PwC you will have an opportunity to have a purposeful career to positively contribute and make a difference. We're helping our clients to build trust in the climate transition by building credibility of non-financial and climate reporting, helping clients to transform sustainably, ensure the transition to Net Zero is fair, and ensuring our own business is ready to meet the challenge and sharing this story with our clients. As part of The New Equation, PwC is investing $12bn globally over the next 5 years, creating over 100,000 new jobs with a particular focus on ESG. We're working with our Sustainability & Climate Change practice to embed ESG into our market-leading services, bringing the best of our firm together to help our clients. This includes our Transaction Services (TS) business, which we are growing in response to the demand for advice around how Net zero, Climate change and other ESG topics impact Sustainable Value Creation (SVC) in deals. For more information on SVC, please visit: Who we're looking for We are looking for professionals with knowledge and experience in ESG, particularly in relation to Net Zero and Climate risk, to join our growing Net Zero & Climate / ESG (NZ&C/ESG) Transaction Services team. As part of this team, you will be working on deals related NZ&C /ESG projects, alongside our market leading Sustainability & Climate Change team. We work across all sectors, with a variety of clients (e.g. global asset managers, UK and international corporates, sovereign wealth funds, private equity) to: help sellers identify and realise the value related to NZ&C / ESG inherent in businesses they are selling; and help buyers assess risk and identify and plan how to capture value. This is not about "ticking the box" - this is about providing real, tangible support to our clients as they navigate the many and complex NZ&C / ESG risks and opportunities they are now facing - not the least of which are the value implications - of (i) the transition to a low carbon economy and (ii) climate change. We are looking for someone who is passionate about these topics, and keen to help the business community lead the way to a lower carbon and more sustainable world. You are proactive in keeping up to date with the current developments in this field, as well as have a view on the practical impacts that companies and the business world can have on climate change. Experience of these topics in business is preferred, and experience in a transactional setting is a bonus. As a member of our NZ&C / ESG TS team, you will work with diverse professionals, bringing different knowledge and experience to bear in tackling difficult problems. You will be responsible for areas such as the following: Identifying and understanding key drivers of a business (financial and non-financial information) and analysing how these could be impacted by transitioning to Net Zero, and the associated climate risks - GHG accounting is a particular area of importance; Writing and reviewing due diligence reports for our corporate, banking and private equity clients; Interaction with senior levels of client management, and exposure to business owners to understand areas such as historical and projected business performance and wider commercial issues Assimilating information quickly and dealing with ambiguity Problem solving; and Collaborating with other teams; working as part of a larger project environment. You will also need to be comfortable with: Managing a diverse portfolio of project-based work; Sharing your experience and developing other team members through the deal process; Developing internal and external networks, and adopting a business development mindset; Consulting with senior stakeholders internally and externally; and Delivering to tight deadlines. For this role, you should come with: University level education or equivalent in a business or science field Demonstrate relevant work experience, for example advisory, consultancy or due diligence work with a sustainability focus Experience working with GHG accounting, science based targets, emissions baselining and development of net zero roadmaps/pathways Understanding of financial reporting requirements such as TCFD, EU taxonomy, SFDR would be an asset Good business writing and Excel skills Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness Familiarity with using data / analytics tools, such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel would be ideal Interpersonal skills (lead teams, mentoring and developing staff, confident interacting with clients and management) Ability to adapt and be flexible to a changing work environment and evolving demands Deals Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
In Deals we solve the important problems that stand in the way of value being created, sustained, realised or protected for our clients - working together to aid responsible recovery and growth. We put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises - from international take-over bids to financial crime investigations and cases of insolvency. Our teams work on iconic deals with national and global clients as well as operating and investing in businesses, new ventures and entrepreneurs in our local market and communities. It's both a responsibility and a privilege to guide our clients through moments that matter deeply to them. Our breadth of clients in an ever-changing market means we need to be agile - responding when we need to, in a way that really makes a difference. We draw upon our deals experience across many industries to support and partner with our clients, to positively impact society and the communities in which we operate. The insight we create, coupled with the innovative tools and methodologies we use to access and evaluate the data that matters, contributes to the success of our clients in all Deals situations. We encourage our clients to think more broadly - connecting their actions today with their successes tomorrow. We help our clients throughout the Deals lifecycle to create lasting value for their businesses. Each of our key areas within Deals, delivers services to the market individually or together by combining our specialists to provide comprehensive client solutions. About us Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), is a term that covers a range of issues facing the world today and here at PwC you will have an opportunity to have a purposeful career to positively contribute and make a difference. We're helping our clients to build trust in the climate transition by building credibility of non-financial and climate reporting, helping clients to transform sustainably, ensure the transition to Net Zero is fair, and ensuring our own business is ready to meet the challenge and sharing this story with our clients. As part of The New Equation, PwC is investing $12bn globally over the next 5 years, creating over 100,000 new jobs with a particular focus on ESG. We're working with our Sustainability & Climate Change practice to embed ESG into our market-leading services, bringing the best of our firm together to help our clients. This includes our Transaction Services (TS) business, which we are growing in response to the demand for advice around how Net zero, Climate change and other ESG topics impact Sustainable Value Creation (SVC) in deals. For more information on SVC, please visit: Who we're looking for We are looking for professionals with knowledge and experience in ESG, particularly in relation to Net Zero and Climate risk, to join our growing Net Zero & Climate / ESG (NZ&C/ESG) Transaction Services team. As part of this team, you will be working on deals related NZ&C /ESG projects, alongside our market leading Sustainability & Climate Change team. We work across all sectors, with a variety of clients (e.g. global asset managers, UK and international corporates, sovereign wealth funds, private equity) to: help sellers identify and realise the value related to NZ&C / ESG inherent in businesses they are selling; and help buyers assess risk and identify and plan how to capture value. This is not about "ticking the box" - this is about providing real, tangible support to our clients as they navigate the many and complex NZ&C / ESG risks and opportunities they are now facing - not the least of which are the value implications - of (i) the transition to a low carbon economy and (ii) climate change. We are looking for someone who is passionate about these topics, and keen to help the business community lead the way to a lower carbon and more sustainable world. You are proactive in keeping up to date with the current developments in this field, as well as have a view on the practical impacts that companies and the business world can have on climate change. Experience of these topics in business is preferred, and experience in a transactional setting is a bonus. As a member of our NZ&C / ESG TS team, you will work with diverse professionals, bringing different knowledge and experience to bear in tackling difficult problems. You will be responsible for areas such as the following: Identifying and understanding key drivers of a business (financial and non-financial information) and analysing how these could be impacted by transitioning to Net Zero, and the associated climate risks - GHG accounting is a particular area of importance; Writing and reviewing due diligence reports for our corporate, banking and private equity clients; Interaction with senior levels of client management, and exposure to business owners to understand areas such as historical and projected business performance and wider commercial issues Assimilating information quickly and dealing with ambiguity Problem solving; and Collaborating with other teams; working as part of a larger project environment. You will also need to be comfortable with: Managing a diverse portfolio of project-based work; Sharing your experience and developing other team members through the deal process; Developing internal and external networks, and adopting a business development mindset; Consulting with senior stakeholders internally and externally; and Delivering to tight deadlines. For this role, you should come with: University level education or equivalent in a business or science field Demonstrate relevant work experience, for example advisory, consultancy or due diligence work with a sustainability focus Experience working with GHG accounting, science based targets, emissions baselining and development of net zero roadmaps/pathways Understanding of financial reporting requirements such as TCFD, EU taxonomy, SFDR would be an asset Good business writing and Excel skills Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness Familiarity with using data / analytics tools, such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, and Excel would be ideal Interpersonal skills (lead teams, mentoring and developing staff, confident interacting with clients and management) Ability to adapt and be flexible to a changing work environment and evolving demands Deals Our Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business. Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work (ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here: The Deal We want all of our people to feel empowered to be the best that they can be, which is why we have 'The Deal'. Find out more about our firmwide Employee Value Proposition: Diversity Valuing Difference. Driving Inclusion. We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool because creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business, enabling us to solve important problems and deliver value to our clients. We encourage an inclusive culture where people can be themselves, are valued for their strengths and are empowered to be the best they can be. As an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we also support different ways of working offering flexible working arrangements. Learn more here about our work to support an inclusive culture.
