Resilience Consultant (ESG focus)

Broadstairs Source: WhatJobs

£37,000–£42,000

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About Horizonscan

Horizonscan specialises in resilience, crisis management, risk management, and business continuity helping organisations prepare for, respond to, and thrive through disruption. We are proud to be employee-owned, meaning every team member shares in our impact and success. Our purpose is simple “To make organisations more resilient and help them thrive.”

As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services to complement our established resilience work. We are looking for a highly motivated Resilience Consultant to help develop and deliver our ESG services, supporting clients with crisis management, business continuity, and risk management challenges.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Consultancy and Lead Consultants, you will play a key role in developing and shaping ESG-focused projects for a diverse portfolio of clients across local, national, and international sectors. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to developing and delivering our ESG services; however, you will also be expected to support and deliver our core resilience services, including crisis management, business continuity, and risk management.

You will support the growth of Horizonscan’s ESG offering while contributing to established resilience, crisis response, and business continuity programmes. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication and relationship‑management skills, solid analytical capability, and the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels. You will work on impactful projects that directly enhance organisational resilience and sustainability, helping clients understand their risks, strengthen preparedness, and embed ESG considerations into their strategic planning.

Please note this is not an entry‑level or graduate scheme role. We are looking for candidates with prior relevant experience (typically a minimum of one year), ideally gained in ESG, resilience, risk, sustainability, or a related field.

About you

We are looking for an experienced and motivated person with a strong interest in resilience, sustainability, and ESG, someone who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering practical, meaningful outcomes for clients. You will have already gained some relevant experience in ESG, resilience, risk, or a related field.

Bring experience in ESG, climate risk and adaptation, or sustainability‑focused work
Have knowledge in areas such as supply chain resilience, business operations, international development, business continuity, emergency planning, disaster management, ISO standards, or insurance
Communicate confidently and build trusted client relationships
Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive team
Are willing to travel internationally
Bring relevant experience from the public or private sector, or hold a related academic background

We welcome applicants who meet some, but not all, of these criteria. Highly valued experience includes: ESG or sustainability reporting, climate risk analysis, resilience frameworks, and strong analytical and communication skills. Your mindset, potential, and passion for resilience and ESG are just as important as formal experience.

Legal right to live and work in the UK
UK or EU passport (required for client travel)
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally for up to 40% of your time

Role Responsibilities

As this is a Resilience Consultant role with a strong ESG focus, a large proportion of your responsibilities will relate to ESG development and delivery, alongside your contribution to Horizonscan’s core services. Full training on delivering our core services will be provided. Your role will also include:

Research, design and develop Horizonscan’s ESG services and tools
Support ESG and resilience projects, including analysis, documentation, and client recommendations
Prepare and maintain client materials, including policies, BCPs, BIAs, Risk Registers, and ESG reports
Deliver client meetings, workshops, presentations, and training sessions
Design exercise scenarios, including ESG and climate‑risk themes
Support team members and help build internal ESG awareness
Plan and organise client visits and project logistics
Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professional development
Proficiency in a second language
Relevant Professional certifications
Degree‑level education in a relevant discipline
Practical experience in the private or private sector or within risk/resilience, emergency services, international development, local authorities, insurance, or the military
Valid UK or EU driving licence
Living locally in Kent or able to travel to Kent regularly

Salary & Benefits

£37,000 – £42,000 starting salary depending on experience
Generous training and development budget, including fully funded degrees or master’s programmes (where aligned with business need)
Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, gym membership, health insurance, lunch vouchers, nights away allowance, and mobile phone allowance
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
After one year, you become an employee‑owner, gaining access to additional benefits and a stake in our success

Please Note

This is a full‑time role based at our Head Office in Broadstairs, Kent
Working hours are 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday
You must be able to work from the Broadstairs office in line with our hybrid policy
During your probationary period, you will be primarily office‑based; afterwards, hybrid working requires a minimum of two days per week in the office

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via LinkedIn only
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial call with the Head of Consultancy
Candidates invited to interview must provide evidence of right to work, qualifications, and two references
Interviews will be held at our Broadstairs office and will include an ESG presentation task. These are scheduled to take place in January 2026, with the successful candidate joining the team between February and March 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Horizonscan reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time

Horizonscan is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, upholding the Equality Act 2010 and fostering fairness, inclusion, and respect throughout the recruitment process.