Esg and M&a Associate - London, United Kingdom - Next15

Next15

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Next15 is a data and technology led growth consultancy that employs nearly 4,000 people across 38 offices in 15 countries.

Within our family of 24 consultancies and marketing businesses (our brands), we focus on solving our clients' growth problems.

Role overview:

We are looking for an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) Associate to join our team in London.

Reporting to the Head of M&A and Responsible Business, you will provide support in the delivery of our ESG and inorganic growth strategy.

We are an acquisitive group and are always looking for opportunities to evolve our business.

As an ESG and M&A Associate at Next 15, you will:

Help meet our ESG certification requirements, such as B Corp, Ecovadis, CDP and ESOS
Drive momentum and engagement around our ESG strategy, for example attending and helping to organise ESG Collective calls (made up of representatives from our brands)
Collaborate with the consultants assisting us with delivering our ESG strategy and Annual Report disclosure, including TCFD (Task Force on Climaterelated Financial Disclosures)
Support brands with responding to client requests for information on our ESG initiatives
Complete research on prospective and existing client projects to ensure they are aligned with our values
Engage regularly with our brands (at all levels) about incorporating ESG into client work
Collaborate with our environmental consultants engaged to collate and expand the scope of our environmental data
Help implement strategies designed to reduce our environmental impact, such as renewable energy and travel reduction
Organise our internal green team (Green 15) meetings and initiatives
Work with our environmental consultants and brands on the implementation of Environmental Management Systems across our portfolio of offices to achieve ISO 14001 certification
Help design and implement training on ESG topics for our brands
Monitor and help build awareness of our people initiatives, for example the activities of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Council
Review ESG aspects of our supplier assessment
Help establish and grow external partnerships, for example The Business Climate Challenge and find ways to engage and influence through community outreach programmes, for example through onHand (our volunteer and climate impact platform)
Perform research on acquisition targets. This includes both proactive research to find suitable targets in priority segments and reviews of inbound Investment Memorandums received from our network of brokers.
Assist the Head of M&A with project management of ongoing deals
Carry out ESG due diligence during acquisition execution

You will bring:

A passion for using business as a force for good
Impeccable admin and research skills
A knack for seeing projects through from onset to delivery
A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

And in return, Next 15 offers:

Excellent salary
6% matched pension contributions
30 days annual leave (27 days + 3 at Christmas & New Year)
Green Car scheme that saves you up to 40% on the cost of driving an electric car with a wide variety of cars to choose from
Group Life insurance
Flexible working
Career progression
Open and collaborative workplace culture

Why Us?
At Next 15, our people are our biggest investment and greatest asset.

Whether it's creativity or analytical insight, we always look for people with a genuine passion for what they do, a desire to succeed and always endeavour to find new ways of working with clients.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce. We uphold and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate.

Regardless of your colour, race, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, social background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, you are welcome to join us.

Just bring your whole self.