Hire the best ESG talent for your organisation
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly central to investment decisions, corporate strategy, and risk management. As ESG continues to shape the future of business, having the right experts on your team is crucial for navigating this complex landscape. At Shirley Parsons, we specialise in placing professionals who can drive meaningful ESG initiatives that enhance your company’s long-term value and societal impact.
ESG Strategy and Reporting
We source ESG Analysts, Reporting Specialists, and Strategy Leads who can design, implement, and measure your ESG initiatives in alignment with regulatory standards and stakeholder expectations.
Risk and Compliance
Our network includes experts in governance, risk, and compliance who can help you navigate evolving regulations and manage ESG risks effectively.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
We connect organisations with DEI specialists who can embed inclusive practices into your business, driving better outcomes for both employees and the wider community.
Sustainable Finance and Investment
We recruit for roles in sustainable finance, including ESG Investment Analysts, Impact Investors, and Portfolio Managers who focus on socially responsible investments and sustainable growth.
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Sustainability Consulting
Develop sustainable strategies and solutions with Shirley Parsons consultancy.
Environmental & Sustainability Recruitment
Recruit leading industry talent to grow your sustainable business.
Impact Investing Recruitment
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Explore Opportunities
We connect great talent with great opportunities. Operating globally, we place Sustainability and ESG professionals into leading organisations and hire them to join our Sustainability consulting practice. Advance your Sustainability career today.
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Design Lead
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Senior Civil Design Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Sustainability Lead
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Client Feedback
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People Director at Thames Water
“Shirley Parsons reacted quickly to the change in our circumstances and delivered an excellent interim solution. Our quick timelines were met well, and customer service was great throughout the assignment. […]
Human Resources Director at Interserve Group
“As a global company, part of our challenge was to find someone with the right blend of leadership capability, technical EHS knowledge and proven ability to operate in different countries […]
HR Director at Lanxess
“I would highly recommend the team in supporting your business in any HSEQ related roles you may have. The Shirley Parsons team took a lot of time and effort to […]
Senior HSE Manager for APAC at Lightsource BP
Our Work

Developing an ESG Strategy to Support a UK PLC Transition
A leading UK organisation partnered with Shirley Parsons to develop a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy ahead of a major corporate transition. The business required specialist expertise

Building Strategic Carbon Capability for a Leading Construction Organisation
Shirley Parsons partnered with a leading construction organisation to appoint their first dedicated Carbon Specialist, a newly created and strategically critical role. By combining deep market insight, benchmarking, and a

Securing Strategic Environmental Leadership for Global Organization
Shirley Parsons North America successfully helped identify a new SVP, Environmental Management for a leading global infrastructure investor and real estate company.

Providing Key Resources for Data Centre Projects in Japan
A leading data centre developer in Japan partnered with Shirley Parsons to overcome challenges in recruiting specialized bilingual talent, including an HSE Manager and Sustainability Manager.
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