Sustainability & Impact Consultant (Maternity Cover) - Think Beyond

Organisation: Benchmark
Salary: £40,000-£50,000
Location: London (hybrid/ 3 days in office)
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 19 February 2026
Interview date: 23 February 2026
Job Description: Location: London, UK (office-based 3 days per week) plus remote working
Duration: 1-year fixed term – Full-time - maternity leave cover
Reports to: Consultant
Compensation: £40,000 - £50,000
Deadline for applications: 23:59pm Thursday 19 February 2026
1st Stage Interviews: w/c 23rd February 2026 (online)
2nd Stage Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2026
Desired Start Date: 1st April 2026

Who are we?

Think Beyond is a social impact and sustainability consultancy. We leverage powerful platforms for positive change.

We are pioneers of sustainable societal change, supporting those with ambition to find effective solutions to complex problems. We're a strategic consultancy, empowering sports and entertainment to be more sustainable, impactful and valuable. Our clients include Unilever, Subway, The North Face, ESPN, Liverpool FC, The FA, NASCAR, NFL, Premier League, LIV Golf and Sail GP - to name just a few.

Working globally from hubs in London, Lausanne and New York, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do, and our people embody our values of Excellence, Credibility, Partnership and Leadership. As part of Benchmark, we are proud to be B Corp certified, and being named in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work.
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Role Summary

Think Beyond is a consultancy with sustainability and impact at its heart, and we’re looking for a passionate, talented and ambitious person to join us . This is an ideal next step for those with excellent carbon knowledge alongside more general environmental sustainability and social impact experience, to further develop their expertise and lead truly industry-leading projects and initiatives.

You will bring your carbon and wider sustainability and social impact expertise directly to our clients, advising them across projects and leading the operational delivery of programmes. As part of the wider Think Beyond team, you will support, and be supported by, the other experts in our team.

You’ll need to share our belief in positive environmental and societal change in and through sport. This doesn’t mean you need to have background experience within the sport sector, as we’re more interested in how you can use your mind and experience to deliver groundbreaking work.

As with all of our team, you will be expected to take pride in all of your work, want to challenge yourself, and be trusted with responsibility from day one. Our culture is one of “high performance, high support”. We empower people to take ownership and make their mark on the company while being given the support required to excel. Our work is fast paced, exciting and always dedicated to delivering positive impact.

Your Responsibilities:

Project delivery: (technical knowledge / requirements)

Support project delivery for our major clients, leading on smaller projects - which may include involvement in all or some of the following: discovery, analysis, strategy development, operational delivery planning and programme implementation, Specific tasks may include:
Contributing to the development of sustainability and impact strategies for clients – coordinating and facilitating client meetings and workshops to achieve this
Development of carbon inventories, including engagement and advisory support across client organisations for data collection and improvement, data screening, cleaning and analysis, interpretation of the carbon inventory/footprint
Development, and ongoing management of carbon emissions reduction plans for clients
Development and support of operational delivery plans across a range of social and environmental issues to deliver against strategies
Implementation of programmes that deliver against strategies
Development of impact measurement frameworks and dashboards to monitor progress against targets
Supporting operational delivery frameworks and management systems to international certified standards e.g., ISO20121, ISO14001, ISO50001
Creation of written project reports e.g., strategies, plans, annual sustainability reports, best practice guides that address specific audiences, alongside the coordinating the design and publication of these
Delivery of secondary / desktop research to support both client and internal needs

Project Management:

Support the senior lead in project managing the end-to-end delivery of projects to ensure a client’s brief, budget and timescales are met

Lead the project management for some clients ensuring all Think Beyond project processes are adhered to including:
Understanding the project plan, being knowledgeable about what needs delivering, by when
Tracking and delivering the completion of actions to ensure projects drive forward in an efficient and effective way
Communicating effectively to ensure that the team can work together as efficiently as possible

Ensure all key project documents including delivery plans, progress updates, presentations and outcome reports are presented to the highest standard in terms of quality, design and content

Support the ongoing growth of Think Beyond by:

Support business development including representation and presentations at events, proactive identification of opportunities to add value to existing client relationships , seeking new opportunities, and supporting the development of pitches to potential clients

Stay up to date with, and engage in, the wider environmental sustainability, social impact and sporting landscapes by doing additional reading and research. Identify key trends and insights to build own knowledge and to share with the Think Beyond team

What You Bring:

Experience

3+ years working experience including carbon and project management expertise
Broad knowledge and experience of sustainability issues relating to businesses, organisations, local community, national and international contexts – both social and environmental, and carbon accounting (including GHG Protocol and relevant standards)
Experience of both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
Sound knowledge and ability to deliver robust sustainability reports, track against KPIs and set targets

Skills – client facing

Ability to be client facing and support meetings, workshops, delivery of training
A passion for developing excellent relationships

Skills – project and team management

Excellent project management skills and exceptional attention to detail
Clear and confident written and verbal communication
An analytical mindset and problem‐solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively
Able to prioritise and manage deadlines effectively within a supportive team environment.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams through effective prioritisation
Reliability and punctuality

Skills – attitude

Commitment and belief in the ability of sport to create social and environmental change
Proactive and motivated to deliver high-quality work.
Ability to work independently, calmly and without micro-management
The humility to ask for help
Flexible and adaptable

What we offer:

Flexible/hybrid working – 3 days a week in the office
A vibrant central London office environment, team socials, access to office sundries and company funded Christmas party
22 days holiday and flexible working arrangements, plus minimum 3 days off at Christmas
Private health insurance (post probation)
Health and Wellness Programme
2 Reconnect Days
Early Friday finishes at 3pm between July and August
Work From Anywhere (2 weeks remote working a year)
Bike 2 Work scheme
Charitable Birthday donation
Pension Contributions
Access to a professional coaching platform

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We value diversity and strive to foster a working environment that is inclusive, supportive and ensures that everyone is heard and valued for their contributions. We know that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace is one that is competitive and resilient. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

We believe diversity strengthens teams and improves outcomes. We are committed to building an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and safe for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life – including but not limited to those who are neurodivergent, returning to work after a career break, from under-represented ethnic groups, living with a disability, LGBTQIA+, non-traditional career paths.

If you need any support at any point in the process, please do just let us know, we’re here to help.
How to apply: Please upload a copy of your CV and a tailored cover letter to our recruitment platform, setting out your skills and experience that relate directly to this job description and make you the right fit for this role. https://wearebenchmark.careers.adp.com/ Applications without a CV and Cover Letter will not be considered. Please take note of the salary band offered and only apply if this is in line with your expectations. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role and can provide the necessary Right to Work documentation when requested. Deadline for application: 23.59pm 19th February 2026