Job Opportunity: Graduate ESG Consultant (Data Analyst → Associate Pathway)
Location
London (Waterloo, UK) – Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)
Start Date
August / September 2026
Salary & Package
Salary of up to £32,000 (depending on experience), plus employee benefits including private medical insurance, pension, life assurance (3x annual salary)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to start a career in sustainability and ESG consulting within a consultancy. This graduate programme is focused on career development through on the job training.
You’ll join as a Data Analyst, supporting the delivery of ESG and sustainability projects, with a clear progression pathway into an Associate ESG Consultant role. Working alongside experienced consultants, you’ll gain hands-on experience across carbon accounting, ESG strategy, and climate-related reporting.
The role combines data analysis, client interaction, and sustainability expertise, giving you exposure to real-world projects within the consultancy from day one and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental impact.
Job Responsibilities
- Support ESG and sustainability project delivery, including:
- ESG maturity assessments
- Net-zero strategies and emissions reduction planning
- Climate risk assessments
- ESG due diligence
- Impact reporting and disclosures
- Assist in calculating carbon footprints across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
- Analyse sustainability data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and client deliverables
- Engage with clients through data analysis, stakeholder interviews, and implementation support
- Conduct research on ESG frameworks, regulations, and market trends (e.g. TCFD, CSRD, EU Taxonomy)
- Contribute to internal research, knowledge sharing, and thought leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support holistic sustainability solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant field such as Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Data Analytics, Economics, or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data
- Client facing confidence.
- Strong technical data background which includes excel skills (e.g. data structuring, pivot tables, lookups), python, R.
- Ability to interpret data and present clear, logical insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Attributes
- Strong interest in ESG, sustainability, and climate change
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a willingness to learn
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player, confident engaging with stakeholders
- Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a dynamic environment
- Commercial awareness, with an interest in practical and value-driven solutions
- Curious mindset with strong research capability
Why This Is an Exciting Opportunity
- Working with a structured programme which is focused on career development, working with a dynamic, exciting organisation.
- Kickstart your career in one of the fastest-growing areas: ESG and sustainability consulting
- Gain hands-on experience across data analysis, strategy, and real-world implementation
- Work directly with clients from day one, building both technical and consulting skills
- Be part of a structured pathway with clear progression from Data Analyst to ESG Consultant
- Develop in-demand expertise in carbon accounting, climate strategy, and ESG reporting
- Contribute to meaningful projects that help organisations transition toward a more sustainable, low-carbon future