Senior Consultant / Sustainability Analyst

At Design Bridge and Partners, part of WPP, we design brands with the power to move. Pulling people towards them with an irresistible force that compels and connects. With 900 creative minds across 17 studios worldwide, diverse in expertise, experience, backgrounds and beliefs, we are united in our ambition to achieve real impact for our clients’ brands benefiting their business, people and the planet.

With expertise across brand strategy, brand design, brand engagement and brand effectiveness our clients across the world include NASA Artemis, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Mastercard, Intel, HSBC, Tencent, Twitch, Heineken, Reckitt and the BBC.

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Senior Consultant to join our growing Sustainability and Corporate Communications (SCC) team. In this role, you will serve as a key member of the consultancy team, working closely with and supporting the Director of Corporate and Sustainability Communications, as well as the broader SCC division.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who sits at the intersection of corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, and creative communication. You will help our clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, particularly surrounding ESG and corporate reporting, while helping them craft transparent, impactful narratives that resonate with their stakeholders. If you are detail-oriented, passionate about sustainability, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

As a Strategist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality consultancy, regulatory guidance, and strategic communications support to our clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Client Advisory: Support the delivery of strategic solutions to address complex corporate communications and sustainability challenges for our clients.
• Regulatory & Reporting Guidance: Advise clients on upcoming and evolving sustainability and governance regulations. Act as a reliable point of contact for clients on these shifting landscapes.
• Research & Benchmarking: Conduct comprehensive reviews of client communications, including peer benchmarking, gap analyses, and landscape research. Maintain and collect data for our annual reporting database.
• Report Strategy & Copywriting: Assist in designing the structure, pagination, and narrative flow of annual and sustainability reports. Contribute directly to the copywriting of these key corporate documents.
• New Business & Pitching: Actively participate in the business development and pitching process, from initial research and strategic formulation to final pitch delivery.
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to the team’s external profile by conducting research, writing insightful articles, and contributing content to our team newsletter, Full Spectrum.
• Service Development: Collaborate on the development of new internal service offerings to help expand the remit and capabilities of the SCC team.

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Sustainability & Governance Knowledge: A strong grasp of key sustainability frameworks and regulations, specifically TCFD, CSRD, GRI, and ISSB. An understanding of broader strategic and governance standards is essential.
• Audit/Accounting Background: A background in or familiarity with the audit and accounting regulatory environment is highly preferred.
• Exceptional Communication & Writing Skills: Outstanding writing, editing, and copywriting skills, with the ability to translate complex data into compelling corporate narratives.
• Client Engagement & Presentation Skills: Proven experience in client-facing roles, with the ability to build trust and confidently develop and deliver presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving & Collaboration: A collaborative, professional, and team-oriented mindset. You are a proactive problem-solver who can help clients navigate evolving communication needs while building strong interpersonal relationships.

We’re passionate about our people and their careers. We’ll help you develop your skills and provide you with outstanding benefits. So you’ll have a chance to make your mark on our future, as we make a mark on yours. We’re proud to be the world’s most awarded brand design agency, with 28 Cannes Lions to our name and Creative Review Annual’s Most Creative Design Agency of the Year 2024. You’ll get to take new projects to award-winning potential, as part of a connected team of brilliant, tenacious people right by your side and across the world.  

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Design Bridge and Partners, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

Due to the volume of applications, we unfortunately can only respond to successful candidates.

We will not accept unsolicited CVs or approaches via recruitment agencies.

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