Managing Director – Sustainability/ESG

Job Title: Managing Director – Sustainability/ESG

+ Salary:

Competitive

+ Location:

Remote


+ How to apply:

Please submit your CV and Covering Letter to Portia at portia.patel@esgmark.co.uk by 30 October 2026. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will only consider direct submissions.

+ Application deadline:

30 October 2026

Managing Director – Sustainability/ESG

ESGmark® is looking for a highly driven, growth-oriented Managing Director (MD) to scale an already proven business. The candidate should have a passion for sustainability and strong B2B sales and partnership experience.

The role will offer significant potential for career growth and an extremely attractive remuneration package comprised of salary, bonus and meaningful equity ownership.

If you have what it takes to build a high-growth, market-leading B2B service business and relish responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Covering Letter to Portia at portia.patel@esgmark.co.uk by 30 October 2026. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will only consider direct submissions.

About ESGmark®  

ESGmark® is a young and dynamic business that exists to help organisations and consumers create a more responsible, sustainable and fairer future. We award the prestigious ESGmark® Certification and community membership to organisations that demonstrate strong Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) credentials. Alongside this, our carbon footprint measurement and bespoke ESG consultancy services are growing strongly. We work continuously with our community members to help them on their journey of positive change. We publish self-help guides, provide bespoke advice where appropriate, encourage networking and support our community members in developing their ESG credentials and communicating their achievements to their key stakeholders. Our team is growing rapidly to meet growing demand for our services. Please visit our website www.esgmark.co.uk to learn more about us.

Experience that is highly attractive

  • Previously scaled an SME business.

  • Led B2B services, SaaS, certification, compliance, ESG or consulting businesses.

  • Sold product/service into SMEs.

  • P&L responsibility

  • Built teams from fewer than 10 employees to 20-50 employees.

Your Profile – desired experience and core competencies

1. Revenue Growth & Sales Leadership

  • Building and leading B2B sales teams

  • Creating sales processes and pipelines

  • Winning large corporate accounts

  • Forecasting and managing revenue targets.

2. Strategic Business Development

  • Partnership development

  • Channel sales

  • Industry alliances

  • Corporate sustainability networks

  • Government and trade body engagement

3. Sustainability Market Knowledge

  • ESG trends

  • Environmental reporting requirements

  • Certification and assurance markets

4. Productivity & Scaling

The MD should know how to:

  • Standardise delivery

  • Use AI, technology and automation

5. Fundraising & Financial Management

The MD should expect to be involved in raising growth capital, alongside the Founders. Key skills are:

  • Investor relations

  • Business modelling

  • KPI-driven management

6. Marketing & Brand Building

  • Thought leadership

  • Content marketing

  • LinkedIn-led growth

  • PR and industry visibility

  • Brand positioning

7. Leadership & Culture Building

The MD should have previous experience:

  • Recruiting talent

  • Setting performance culture

  • Managing remote teams

  • Delegation

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