Associate Director - ESG

Location: Our Client''s Edinburgh Office

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Associate to join our client''s Edinburgh office, taking a leading role in the development and delivery of their ESG and Strategy offering.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in ESG and strategic advisory, who is ready to take ownership of a team, drive business growth and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the service line.

Ideally, you will have previous experience in a similar role, with the confidence and capability to lead a team, develop client relationships and identify new opportunities to grow the business.

As Associate, you will take responsibility for the overall leadership and development of the ESG and Strategy team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Team Leadership: Taking ownership of the team, managing and developing individuals, and providing clear direction and support.
• Strategic Development: Helping shape and deliver the strategic direction of the ESG and Strategy offering.
• Business Development: Identifying and securing new business opportunities, developing existing client relationships and actively contributing to bringing new work into the business.
• Client Relationships: Leading client-facing engagements, building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality strategic advice.
• Team Expansion: Identifying opportunities to expand the team, assessing future resource requirements and supporting recruitment and growth plans.
• Service Development: Driving the continued development of the ESG and Strategy offering, identifying market opportunities and ensuring the team remains competitive and forward-thinking.

We are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience operating at Associate level, ideally within ESG, strategy or a related advisory environment.
• Proven experience managing and leading a team.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to take ownership of a service line.
• Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills.
• A track record of business development and winning new work.
• The commercial awareness and ambition to grow and develop a team.
• The confidence to influence, lead and contribute to wider business strategy.

This is more than a traditional Associate position. It is an opportunity to take charge of an established area of the business, shape its strategic direction and play a significant role in its future growth and expansion.

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.

If you are an experienced ESG and Strategy professional looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, lead a team and make a real impact, we would be keen to hear from you.