ESG Risk and Regulatory Consultant

Description

ESG Risk and Regulatory Consultant
Role Profile

Purpose of Role

ISP is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented ESG Risk and Regulatory Consultant to join our Group ESG team for a six-month contract. Reporting to the Group Head of ESG and working closely with relevant internal stakeholders, this position will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive mapping of non-financial and sustainability reporting requirements across our 25-country footprint. The role will identify applicable obligations and help define the strategy, data capabilities, and operational requirements needed to ensure alignment with evolving regulations and ESG rating frameworks across our footprint.

This consultant will also support the assessment of climate-related risks and contribute to reporting for key ESG ratings and investor requests. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with strong regulatory knowledge, ESG data proficiency, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.

We are International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global community of 100+ international schools across 25 countries. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students` curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

As we continue to focus on developing the knowledge and lifelong skills that help them thrive beyond their time at school, ISP has been actively pursuing increased leadership and action on social and environmental issues to drive both business and societal value. We are committed to creating long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigating the risks posed by sustainability challenges in the education sector and transparently reporting on our progress against our goals.

ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Mapping & Regulatory Scan

• Conduct a comprehensive scan of existing and emerging non-financial and ESG-related reporting requirements across all 25 ISP countries, including but not limited to CSRD, NFRD, ISSB, GRI, TCFD, and CSDDD.
• Identify country-specific reporting obligations and determine applicability based on ISP's business model, operations, and footprint.

Gap Analysis & Strategic Alignment

• Assess ISP’s current ESG data collection, reporting capabilities, and processes to identify readiness gaps.
• Recommend a strategic roadmap for aligning internal processes and data infrastructure to comply with relevant regulations.
• Provide actionable guidance on integrating ESG reporting standards into internal systems.

Climate Risk & ESG Ratings Support

• Support climate risk assessment and mitigation plan development.
• Contribute to data collection, validation, and narrative preparation for submissions to ESG ratings bodies, as appropriate.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and completeness of external disclosures.

Monitoring & Regulatory Updates

• Establish a framework to continuously monitor regulatory changes, emerging standards, and jurisdictional rollouts.
• Provide timely updates and impact assessments to the Group Head of ESG and other senior leaders.

Data Controls & Risk Frameworks

• Collaborate with relevant teams (e.g., Finance, Internal Audit, Property) to develop appropriate internal controls and risk management practices related to ESG data.
• Recommend tools and systems to improve ESG data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Regulatory & Reporting Expertise

• Minimum 5 years' experience in ESG/non-financial reporting, sustainability consulting, or corporate responsibility in a global context.
• Strong knowledge of key frameworks, such as: CSRD, NFRD, GRI, ISSB, CDP, TCFD, MSCI, Sustainalytics, EcoVadis.

Analytical & Project Management Skills

• Proficiency in analysing ESG data and converting regulatory requirements into practical implementation plans.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives in multinational environments.

Strategic & Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate complex sustainability concepts and regulations to non-experts across functions.
• Skilled in producing strategy documents, gap analyses, and stakeholder presentations.

Collaborative Approach

• Demonstrated success in influencing and partnering with internal stakeholders across departments and regions.
• Experience working in remote or matrixed organisations preferred.

Language Skills

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages such as Spanish or French are an advantage.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.