Senior Consultant

1. About Fola

Fola is a specialist nature consultancy. We create value for business and society by driving understanding, accountability and action on nature.

Working with corporates and financial institutions, we help businesses to understand their interface with nature, how they need to report and how to develop credible strategies. Our values centre around being robust, collaborative, innovative and energising. There’s such an urgent need for positive impact on nature and we bring rigour, humanity and energy to all our work.

2. Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Consultant to join our specialist nature consultancy team. The individual will lead nature-focused consulting projects, manage client relationships, contribute to thought leadership and support business development.

The role provides a unique opportunity to join our ambitious founding team and become an integral part of shaping Fola’s future.

3. Key responsibilities:

a. Client Delivery

• Manage engagements with clients to understand their needs and challenges related to nature and sustainability. Including: (1) Impact and dependency assessment; (2) Risk and opportunity analysis; and (3) Strategic planning
• Own project delivery to ensure work is delivered on time, within scope, and budget
• Proactively manage the quality and accuracy of deliverables, including reports, presentations, and data analysis
• Own the delivery of our unique nature diagnostic

b Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, fostering high levels of satisfaction and loyalty
• Oversee project teams, providing guidance, support, and expertise to the core team and contractors

c. Thought Leadership & Advocacy

• Stay updated with the latest trends, research, and regulatory developments in environmental sustainability and nature
• Promote Fola’s mission and values through publications, and participation in industry forums and conferences
• Contribute to the development of Fola’s thought leadership materials, including white papers, case studies, and blogs

d. Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including drafting proposals and pitching to potential clients
• Collaborate with the wider team to develop marketing strategies and expand Fola client base

4. Skills

• Deep knowledge of environmental sustainability, natural capital, and related regulatory and reporting frameworks (e.g., TNFD, CSRD and CDP)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Self-starter
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire clients and stakeholders
• Strong PowerPoint/ presentation skills

5. Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays (with flexible working opportunities).
• In addition to annual leave, we also require employees to take 3 days per year of (Fola-funded) volunteering with a biodiversity focus

6. Requirements

• Bachelor’ or Masters degree in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in environmental consulting, sustainability, or a related field
• Right to work in the UK

7. Why Work at Fola?

• Our team: Be part of a passionate, dedicated and fun team committed to making a positive impact on the planet
• Our business: Chance to shape our company and engage in meaningful work that drives significant change in how businesses interact with nature
• Our way of working: Fully flexible working, with the option to work in our office in Holborn as suits. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements
• Your opportunities: Huge scope for professional growth and development in a rapidly-evolving, impactful field, start-up benefits and competitive salary

8. How to Apply?

Please send your resume and a cover letter to information@fola.earth with the subject line "(Senior) Consultant Application – [Your Name]”. Note that applications through Easy Apply or without a cover letter will not be considered.

Fola is an equal opportunities employer. We want to change perspectives and bring a range of viewpoints to one of the most important and complicated challenges of our time. We aim to foster employee and client relationships that build mutual appreciation, belonging, development, and positive impact for everyone.