Location: Hybrid (London)
Rate: Outside IR35
Duration: 3 months (with potential follow-on engagement)
We are looking for an experienced ESG/Sustainability consultant to support a major health insurance organisation in delivering its ESG reporting transformation. This hands-on role focuses on assessing current ESG capabilities, defining reporting frameworks, and supporting the implementation of regulatory requirements including double materiality assessments. The consultant will work closely with finance, transformation, and business teams to ensure robust ESG reporting and governance is established.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ESG maturity and gap assessments across finance and business units.
- Support design and implementation of ESG reporting frameworks aligned to regulatory requirements (eg, CSRD, TCFD).
- Lead double materiality assessment exercises, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
- Advise on processes, data, and controls required to support ESG reporting and disclosure.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to embed ESG reporting practices.
- Provide practical, hands-on support to define a roadmap for ESG reporting transformation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Senior ESG/Sustainability consultant, ESG reporting specialist, or finance transformation professional with ESG experience.
- Proven track record in ESG reporting, including regulatory reporting frameworks and double materiality assessments.
- Experience in designing and implementing ESG reporting processes within large, federated organisations.
- Ability to work independently and provide practical solutions in a complex organisational environment.
- Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.
- Experience in financial services or insurance is desirable but not essential.