Senior Sustainability and Market Development Specialist

Would you like to join a global organization working to advance sustainable land management and responsible supply chains? Do you want to help businesses meet sustainability and legal sourcing requirements while contributing to global impact? We are now seeking an experienced Senior Sustainability and Market Development Specialist to strengthen our Sustainability Advisory (SER) services and represent Preferred by Nature in the UK and Ireland.

What you can expect:

As a Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will deliver tailored sustainability advisory services to commercial clients, supporting them in meeting:

• Bespoke sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements
• Regulatory due diligence obligations (e.g. UK Timber Regulation, EU Deforestation Regulation, EU Corporate Due Diligence Directive, Lacey Act, ILPA)
• Supply chain risk management, traceability, and verification expectations

You will also play a key role in market development, partnerships, and client engagement, helping to grow Preferred by Nature’s presence and impact in the UK & Ireland.

Working with us is never routine so in the first year, you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Deliver sustainability advisory services, including policy development, benchmarking, supply chain mapping, risk assessments, and bespoke verification programmes
• Design and manage complex advisory projects, ensuring quality delivery, budget control, and high client satisfaction
• Support sales and business development, including scoping client needs, preparing proposals and budgets, and contributing to regional sales goals
• Actively contribute to market development and partnerships, representing Preferred by Nature at industry events and engaging key stakeholders
• Track and analyse market trends, regulations, and emerging sustainability topics relevant to the UK & Ireland

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Complete onboarding and gain a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, SER services, quality standards, and internal systems
• Build relationships with key colleagues, partners, and priority stakeholders in the UK & Ireland
• Begin contributing to advisory projects and sales activities through scoping, policy reviews, and client engagement support

Within six months, you will:

• Independently manage and deliver sustainability advisory projects with high-quality outputs, on time and within budget
• Lead client engagements, prepare proposals and budgets, and actively support regional sales targets
• Increase Preferred by Nature’s market presence through participation in industry events and knowledge sharing

Within one year, you will:

• Act as a trusted senior advisor for key clients, leading complex projects related to due diligence regulations, sustainability systems, and supply chain risk management
• Play a leading role in regional market development, partnerships, and identification of new service opportunities
• Represent Preferred by Nature through thought leadership, speaking engagements, and contributions to service and methodology development

Important that you:

• A Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental management, forestry, agriculture, natural resource management, business, law, or related fields
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability, ESG, supply chain due diligence, forestry, agriculture, or environmental advisory
• Strong knowledge of deforestation, legality, and sustainability regulations
• Proven experience in project management, client engagement, and delivery of advisory services
• Experience in market development, partnerships, or sales support
• Strong written and spoken English, with excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and engage diplomatically with diverse stakeholders

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

• Having experience working in an NGO
• EUDR knowledge

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

What Sets Us Apart:

• Salary:£48,000 - £52,800 gross per annum
• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• 28 days of vacation leave per year

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 340+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.