Senior Consultant in London

Senior Consultant, Place-Based Impact Investing

Position type:             Permanent, Full-time, or potentially 4 days per week

Location:                    Bath or London (with flexible working) + UK travel

Salary:                       £60 - 70k depending on experience

Deadline:                     28 June 2024

Application Process:   Send CV with cover letter outlining the value you believe you would add to this role – max 500 words

About The Good Economy

Founded in 2015, The Good Economy Partnership (TGE) has established itself as the UK’s leading independent social impact advisory firm, with a strong international.

Our purpose, as the name suggests, is to facilitate the emergence of a ‘good economy’, with investors and businesses playing a central role in achieving inclusive, sustainable development.

From strategy consultancy to verification, TGE helps organisations to define, measure, evaluate, report and verify impact investments that make a positive contribution to sustainable development.

Our impact services are designed to meet the growing investor demand and market expectation for greater confidence and credibility in impact creation and are underpinned by three ‘i’s - intentionality, integration and integrity.

We have strong sector specialism providing services to investors in social and affordable housing, commercial real estate, SME Finance and health.

Building on our highly influential 2021 Paper, TGE's Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) work is about catalysing and shaping the market for place-based impact investing that delivers real benefits to local people and places in collaboration with others.

Recognised as the thought leader in PBII, we are uniquely placed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between stakeholders across sectors focused on connecting capital with place.

TGE’s diverse clients include large-scale asset managers, private equity investors, specialist social impact investors, pension funds, development finance institutions, businesses, social enterprises, charities and government bodies.

Our clients operate in the UK, Europe and emerging markets.

Position Summary

We are looking for an individual to join our dynamic and growing PBII advisory business as a Senior Consultant.

The Senior Consultant will support our Head of PBII in originating, managing and delivering TGE’s PBII services for fund managers, Local and Combined Authorities and other place stakeholders such as Universities and NHS Trusts.

The work will include strategic advisory projects, groundbreaking research to help build the PBII market and supporting the PBII Network which TGE manages on behalf of our public and private sector clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Key responsibilities are to:

• Act as a key team member with responsibility for specific client projects, delegating appropriately and communicating effectively to achieve results.
•  Bring knowledge and experience that allows you to act as a trusted and seasoned advisor to our clients in the field of Place-based Impact Investing.
• Lead the delivery of PBII services, including analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and drafting reports.
• Provide technical and thought leadership in areas such as place vision and strategy, investment delivery vehicles and impact measurement frameworks for place-based investments.
• Develop new business by leading bids, writing proposals and pro-actively seeking new client opportunities across the funding ecosystem.
• Prepare and facilitate workshops for clients.
• Represent TGE on public platforms.
• Contribute to internal strategy discussions.

This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.

Experience and Competencies

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in consultancy, managing and delivering strategy projects, either within an organisation or as an external advisor.
• Knowledge and interest in sustainable and inclusive development, particularly in the UK
• Knowledge and understanding of ESG and impact investing in the context of place-based investment.
• A degree or relevant professional qualification in a relevant field such as economics / economic development, planning or finance,
• Proven experience working with public sector organisations, asset managers, or other organisations on topics such as economic development, social impact and place-based public-private partnerships.
• Experience across the transaction lifecycle, including financial modelling and integrating social impact into investment decision-making processes and contractual terms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders, especially local government, asset managers and developers.
• Strong research skills and competence in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Excellent report writing and presentational skills.
• Well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Qualification in economic development / sustainability / ESG

Purpose and Culture

We are looking for individuals who share our values and are excited by the idea of working for a growing, mission-driven company.

Take a look at our website for more insight into our purpose and culture.

The Good Economy embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.

We are committed to actively supporting equality legislation and promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation.

Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work so that they feel proud of who they are and of the part they play in our success.

All decisions about people in the workplace are based on the individual’s skills, performance, and behaviour in line with business requirements.

How to Apply

• Send your CV with a 500 word motivational cover letter to
• Application closing date: 28th June 2024

Learn more about us on our website and follow us on LinkedIn.