Join our team: ESG Impact Manager
Your Role: ESG Impact Manager
Join the Enovation Consulting team!
Introducing Enovation Consultancy:
Founded in 2018, Enovation Consulting is a purpose-driven sustainability and strategic management agency, established to drive sustainability in sport. Working with a number of the world’s leading sports rights holders. in a variety of sports, we deliver bespoke, data-driven solutions that empower our clients to integrate sustainability into their business strategy and deliver on their ESG goals.
Job description:
This is an exciting, senior opportunity to join a rapidly expanding sustainability and strategic management agency, driving the sustainability movement forward in the motorsport and sport industries.
Enovation Consulting works with motorsport federations, ASNs, teams, championships, OEMs, circuits and high-tech engineering companies to support and shape their sustainability strategies and net-zero plans.
Creativity, innovation, research and data-driven solutions are the driving forces behind the company’s approach to working with their high-profile clients, with the aim to empower organisations with the knowledge they need to integrate sustainability into their business strategy, delivering on their short-medium, and long-term Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.
The Role:
This role will contribute to the development of the management team, adding value to customers’ services by delivering operationalESG targets and objectives. Although the role will also involve acting as an ambassador for the consultancy and dealing with prospective customers, the primary focus will be on supporting implementation of clients’ strategies over the short, medium and longer term.
You will support a small number of clients, both on-site in Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire and be based in the company offices, when not at client sites. Please note this is not a hybrid or remote role so proximity is paramount.
You will have proven experience in building and implementing sustainability strategies in engineering companies, specifically assisting with the move to Net Zero.
You need to be highly organised, a team player, a fantastic communicator at all levels and be a great problem solver.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Client Delivery
Lead ESG and sustainability projects from concept to completion, ensuring delivery meets agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Represent Enovation Consulting’s values and methodologies in client interactions, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
Translate sustainability goals into actionable initiatives that align with client ESG strategies and wider business objectives.
Set, monitor, and report on sustainability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objective Key Results (OKRs), identifying opportunities for improvement.
Embed sustainable practices into client events, operations, and supply chains.
Stay ahead of ESG legislation, trends, and best practices to inform client strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, communities, charities, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans to raise awareness and foster a culture of sustainability.
Organise and lead workshops, training sessions, and events to share sustainability knowledge and inspire action.
Performance & Reporting
Ensure accurate measurement, analysis, and reporting of ESG performance data for internal and external audiences.
Proven experience in Carbon Footprinting and Life Cycle Assessment.
Team Leadership
Lead, motivate, and develop direct reports, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Represent clients in internal and external sustainability working groups.
Performance Measures
Your success will be measured by
Achievement of objectives set through the Personal Development Review (PDR) process.
Timely delivery of agreed business priorities for both clients and Enovation Consulting.
Quality of teamwork, client relationships, and people management.
What we are looking for:
Passion for sustainability, with a strong interest in sport and motorsport.
Minimum 5 years’ experience designing and delivering ESG strategies and operational changes.
At least 3 years’ experience managing people and client relationships.
Experience of Life Cycle Assessment, carbon footprinting, and carbon reduction plans.
Knowledge of ISO14001, ISO20121, CDP, SERC reporting, and relevant environmental certifications.
Proven track record in shaping strategic ESG plans and business cases.
Strong advisory, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Collaborative team player with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Fluency in English.
Desirable:
Degree or MSc in sustainability, engineering, or business-related field.
Second language (Italian preferred).
Experience with ECOVADIS or similar sustainable supply chain systems.
What you will get in return:
A great opportunity to work with a number of sport properties across a variety of sports;
The opportunity to shape the future of an ever-growing business at Enovation consulting as we scale up;
25 days of holidays with the possibility of buying 2 additional days per year;
Birthday day off (upon successful completion of probation);
4 volunteering days for social or environmental purpose fully paid;
Private health and travel insurance (upon successful completion of probation);
Pension contribution NEST 3% employer, 5% employees;
Employees days at Football, Sailing, F1 and MotoGP to name some (min 3X year);
Octopus Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.
Please note that during the first interview the candidate will be asked to show a portfolio of successfully implemented projects.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@e-novationconsulting.com