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Sustainability Officer (Part-Time) Location: London Working Pattern: Part-Time (3 days per week) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced sustainability professional to join a leading investment organisation's Private Markets team on a part-time basis. This role will act as the day-to-day sustainability lead across a portfolio of private equity and infrastructure investments, with a particular focus on renewable energy and energy transition assets. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving sustainability initiatives, overseeing reporting requirements, supporting governance processes, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead sustainability activities across a portfolio of private market investments. • Manage the collection, validation and analysis of sustainability and impact data. • Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies and initiatives. • Produce sustainability-related reporting for investors, regulators and internal stakeholders. • Conduct market research and benchmarking against evolving sustainability standards and best practices. • Support fundraising activities by preparing sustainability materials and responding to investor requests. • Undertake environmental and climate-related assessments to support reporting obligations. • Develop and maintain sustainability policies, procedures and governance frameworks. • Monitor emerging regulatory developments and sustainability trends. • Work closely with portfolio companies and internal teams to embed sustainability objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Candidate Profile • Experience in sustainability, ESG, impact, or responsible investment within financial services, infrastructure, renewable energy, private equity, or a related sector. • Strong understanding of sustainability reporting frameworks and regulatory requirements. • Knowledge of renewable energy and energy transition markets. • Experience working with sustainability data, metrics and reporting processes. • Excellent analytical, research and stakeholder management skills. • Strong written and verbal communication abilities. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Desirable • Experience supporting investor reporting and fundraising activities. • Understanding of governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and risk management. • Knowledge of climate risk, impact measurement and sustainability-related disclosures. • Relevant academic background in Finance, Economics, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.
This is an excellent opportunity for a sustainability professional seeking a flexible, part-time position within a highly regarded investment environment focused on sustainable investing and the energy transition.
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