Timely Recruit Ltd
Job Opportunity: Senior Climate Risk & Strategy Lead
Location: London – Hybrid (3 days in the office per week)
Salary: £60,000–£67,000 (dependent on experience)
Package
- Private medical insurance
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance (3x annual salary)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Hybrid working arrangement
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Climate Risk & Strategy Lead for an exciting opportunity within sustainability consulting, helping organisations navigate climate-related financial risks, sustainability regulations, and investor disclosure requirements.
This is a senior delivery role focused on climate risk reporting, financial modelling, transition planning, and sustainability strategy. You will work with mid-to large organisations, helping them assess climate risks, develop strategic responses, and align with evolving reporting frameworks including TCFD and IFRSS2.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead climate risk reporting and financial modelling engagements
- Deliver TCFD, climate disclosure, and IFRS S2 readiness projects
- Lead and drive the climate division within the company
- Advise clients on climate-related risks, opportunities, and transition planning
- Conduct climate risk assessments and scenario analysis
- Support emissions reduction and transition planning initiatives
- Perform climate-related due diligence for mid-market, multi-industry clients
- Facilitate board-level workshops and stakeholder training sessions
- Lead client projects and manage delivery teams
- Support business development, proposal writing, and account growth
- Contribute to thought leadership and market-facing content
Requirements
- Experience in climate risk, sustainability consulting, or climate strategy
- Experience across both transition and physical climate risks, with stronger expertise in transition risk preferred
- Strong track record delivering climate risk assessments, disclosures, and transition risk analysis
- Working knowledge of climate reporting frameworks such as TCFD, IFRS S2, and ISSB
- Advanced financial modelling skills, including scenario analysis, forecasting, and climate-related financial impact assessment
- Experience integrating climate risks into business strategy, governance, and risk management frameworks
- Proven ability to manage multiple client projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Commercially minded, with experience in business development, upselling, proposal writing, and account growth
- Leadership experience, including mentoring team members and supporting service-line development
- Confident facilitating client workshops and developing climate risk disclosures
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