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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.Global Sustainability and Innovation Grant Consultant We have an exciting opportunity available to join our dynamic and growing EY Innovation & Sustainability Incentives team, based in one of our national offices. This team specialises in helping clients access government funding to invest in Innovation, economic development and sustainability/energy transition-focused projects. We work across a broad client base – from FTSE100 companies to ambitious scale-up, many of whom have declared net zero goals and are seeking our support to accelerate their transition through grant funding.Our service offering includes UK and international R&D tax credits, Government business and innovation grants, Innovation loans, the Patent Box, and increasingly, sustainability-oriented cash grants and incentives. In response to growing demand, we’re expanding our grants team to support a portfolio of companies committed to the green transition and climate innovation.You’ll be joining a collaborative and agile team focussing on forward looking cash grant and other incentive mechanisms where you will, over time, be supported to develop your own niche within that teams innovation, economic development & sustainability/energy transition pillars.Your Key ResponsibilitiesWork as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teamsEngage with clients’ senior technical, commercial, and sustainability-focused stakeholders (e.g. Head of Sustainability, Head of Transformation, Head of Engineering, etc.) to develop a deep understanding of their innovation and net zero roadmapsTranslate innovative sustainability-focused projects into compelling grant applications, aligning with national and international funding prioritiesParticipate in and facilitate structured workshops to capture relevant technical, commercial and environmental details for project proposalsConduct horizon scanning of both UK and international sustainability funding calls, including EU-level fundingSupport client business development efforts, assessing potential for grant support and contributing to net zero-aligned proposalsMaintain technical awareness of innovation within key sectors while also deepening your knowledge in sustainability, clean tech, and environmental innovationDeliver advice and solutions to clients, upholding EY’s reputation for quality, integrity and sustainability leadershipSkills And Attributes For SuccessYou have a STEM background and ideally an advanced degree from a top university Passion for sustainability and an understanding of key topics related to net zero, decarbonisation, energy transition, or clean innovation, and technology more broadly Ability to convert complex technical and environmental projects into impactful written content, tailored to specific funding bodiesCapability to act as a trusted advisor to clients, facilitating cross-functional collaboration between sustainability, finance and R&D teamsExcellent interpersonal skills, able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider teamHigh attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities, especially under tight deadlines or limited informationFlexibility to adapt to different industry sectors and grant programmes across geographiesExperience in managing innovation projects with a commercial or environmental impact lensTo Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:Experience with cash grant applications, bid writing or reviewing, ideally with exposure to sustainability-driven fundingFamiliarity with technical or engineering concepts and challenges in areas such as clean energy, sustainable product design, or green manufacturingStrong communication skills and experience engaging senior internal or external stakeholdersAn interest in helping organisations meet climate goals through grant-funded innovationA collaborative approach and the ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining a high standard of deliveryIdeally, You’ll Also Have:Experience interacting with grant funding bodies and understanding their climate-related policies and criteria – this could include developing policy or assessing grant applications Demonstrable experience contributing to or leading the development of environmental or sustainability-focused grant proposalsUnderstanding of financial and technological risks in innovation and how these intersect with sustainability transitionsFamiliarity with tools or frameworks commonly used in the net zero planning and reporting spaceKnowledge of the economic and environmental impact criteria used by grant fundersExperience coordinating cross-functional innovation projects or building effective green tech consortiaWhat Working At EY OffersWe offer a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to develop your career in one of the most exciting and fast-moving spaces – Innovation, economic development & sustainability/energy transition. Our Total Rewards package includes flexible working support, health and well-being benefits, and personalised learning paths.You’ll also benefit from:Support, coaching and feedback from colleagues at the forefront of innovation and sustainabilityOpportunities to build new skills and make a lasting environmental and societal impactThe freedom and flexibility to work in a way that fits your life and valuesAbout EYAs a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
