ESG Consultant – Climate Risk Focus

Timely Recruit Ltd is hiring an ESG Consultant with a focus on climate risk in London/Surrey. The role involves leading climate risk analysis, advising clients on financial risks, and developing tailored assessments. Candidates should have experience with climate-related financial risks and ESG reporting standards. The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office weekly, with a salary range of £35,000 – £50,000 depending on experience.
Job Description

Job Opportunity: ESG Consultant – Climate Risk Focus

Location: London/Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days in the office per week)

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Our client is looking for an ESG Consultant with a strong background in climate risk assessment and management. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on helping businesses understand and respond to climate-related financial risks in line with global disclosure standards such as TCFD and ISSB.

Job Responsibilities:
• Lead climate risk analysis within ESG consultancy projects, advising clients on physical and transitional risks.
• Apply frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, and SASB to support climate risk disclosures and scenario analysis.
• Develop bespoke climate risk and opportunity assessments aligned with client sector and regulatory needs.
• Produce ESG and TCFD-aligned reports that clearly communicate risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to integrate climate risk into business strategy and risk management frameworks.
• Support clients in building climate resilience through data-driven insights and policy recommendations.
• Maintain strong project oversight, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery across all touchpoints.

Professional and Personal Attributes:
• Proven experience assessing climate-related financial risks, using tools such as climate models and scenario analysis.
• Strong knowledge of ESG reporting standards and how they apply to risk disclosure and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable working with climate risk data, transition pathways, and stress testing methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex risks for diverse audiences.
• Confident in engaging with clients, guiding them through regulatory changes and disclosure obligations.
• Committed to advancing climate resilience and sustainability through meaningful client impact.