Environmental and Sustainability Recruitment

1. What does an Environmental or Sustainability recruitment specialist do? A specialist recruiter sources, screens and introduces professionals for Environmental, Sustainability, ESG and Net Zero roles. This includes positions such as Environmental Advisor, Sustainability Manager, ESG Analyst and Head of Sustainability. We assess technical capability, sector experience, behavioural fit and motivation before presenting candidates. 2. What qualifications should an Environmental or Sustainability professional have? Common qualifications include IEMA Foundation Certificate, IEMA Practitioner, IEMA Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Masters degrees in Environmental Management, NEBOSH Environmental, ESG and sustainability reporting accreditations and ISO 14001 auditing experience. Requirements vary depending on role and sector. 3. What sectors do you recruit Environmental and Sustainability specialists for? We recruit across construction, manufacturing, engineering, utilities, renewable energy, housing, infrastructure, consultancy, facilities management and corporate ESG teams. Each industry has different regulatory and reporting requirements, so we tailor our search accordingly. 4. What roles do you recruit within Environment, Sustainability and ESG? Typical roles include: Environmental Advisor / Environmental Manager Sustainability Advisor / Sustainability Manager ESG Analyst / ESG Manager Head of Sustainability / Head of Environment Net Zero Manager Environmental Compliance Officer ISO 14001 / 50001 Specialists Carbon Reduction or Energy Management roles 5. How long does it take to hire an Environmental or Sustainability professional? Most permanent roles take 3 to 6 weeks, depending on seniority and interview stages. For urgent or project-based needs, interim specialists can often be introduced within 24–72 hours. 6. What experience should an Environmental professional have? This depends on the industry, but employers often look for: ISO 14001 / 50001 knowledge Environmental permits and compliance experience Impact assessments Waste, water and pollution management Carbon reduction or Net Zero projects ESG reporting and sustainability strategies 7. Do you recruit interim or contract Environmental and Sustainability specialists? Yes. We provide interim support for projects, seasonal workload, sudden gaps in teams, audits, compliance work, Net Zero planning, or maternity and sickness cover. Interim specialists are vetted, reference-checked and available at short notice. 8. What is the typical salary for Environmental and Sustainability roles in the UK? Salaries vary widely based on industry, location and seniority. Typical ranges include: Environmental Advisors: £35,000–£50,000 Sustainability Advisors: £38,000–£55,000 Environmental or Sustainability Managers: £50,000–£70,000 ESG Managers or Heads of Sustainability: £70,000–£100,000+ We provide complimentary salary benchmarking for employers. 9. How do you assess candidates before presenting them? We assess technical skills, sector knowledge, behavioural fit, motivation, experience with relevant legislation and standards, communication style, career goals, right to work, qualifications and counter-offer risk. Only candidates meeting the agreed criteria are shortlisted. 10. Do you help candidates as well as employers? Yes. We support Environmental and Sustainability professionals with career advice, CV guidance, interview preparation, market insights and introductions to opportunities that match their skills and long-term goals.