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Are you our next Nature & Land Use Expert?

Location: Dublin/Cork, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Associate Director

Contract type: Perm

KPMG Sustainable Futures is seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Nature & Land Use unit. As a senior member of the team, you will lead and deliver client engagements focused on nature, biodiversity and land use across public and private sectors. You will also work with the wider team on adjacent projects on climate risk, sustainable finance, circular economy and transition planning (including responding to key drivers such as EU CSRD and TNFD). 

A snapshot of your peer group:

• Bachelor’s degree required: Master’s preferred in nature, biodiversity, land use or a related discipline.
• 8+ years’ professional experience (including consulting) in nature and biodiversity, natural capital, ecosystem services or related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands on experience applying nature-related standards and frameworks (e.g., CSRD ESRS, TNFD/LEAP, SBTN, SBTi) and natural capital concepts and standards (including natural capital accounting where relevant). 
• Strong understanding of Irish, EU and global sustainability regulation and market trends, and nature-related disclosure requirements.
• Proven experience delivering advisory engagements across public and private sector clients, translating complex scientific and regulatory topics into clear, actionable insights for senior audiences.
• Excellent project management and delivery leadership, including oversight of quality, budgets and client relationships.
• Commercial mindset with a track record contributing to business development and growth of client services.
• Experience coaching and developing junior team members in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

• Lead delivery of client workstreams end-to-end: project planning, analysis, synthesis of evidence, and quality assurance of outputs.
• Produce high-quality deliverables (reports, presentations and models), turning technical content into decision-useful insights for senior stakeholders.
• Design and facilitate client meetings and workshops, guiding stakeholders through findings, options and practical next steps.
• Deliver work across nature, biodiversity and land use topics, including impacts/dependencies, risks/opportunities, targets, natural capital accounting, strategy and reporting/disclosure recommendations (TNFD/CSRD-aligned where relevant).
• Work closely with colleagues across climate risk, decarbonisation, sustainable finance, circular economy, ESG strategy, transition planning and reporting in KPMG Ireland and across our global network.
• Help develop and apply KPMG tools, methodologies, propositions and thought leadership.
• Support business development through proposals, client relationship building and market engagement.
• Coach junior colleagues and contribute to the growth of the Sustainable Futures team and the Nature & Land Use unit.

Your team:

KPMG Sustainable Futures is a cross-functional team within KPMG Infrastructure Advisory, supporting corporate and public sector clients across decarbonisation, climate and nature transition planning, and the wider sustainability agenda. Learn more: https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/services/sustainable-futures.html

This role reports directly to the Director of Nature & Land Use.

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Benefits Tailored for You

At KPMG, we understand that life is multifaceted. That’s why we offer a flexible benefits package designed to support your unique lifestyle. Our benefits include:

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you’re moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support

From the moment you join KPMG, you’ll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award-winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here - https://kpmg.com/ie/en/home/about/inclusion-diversity-equity.html 

Ready to Join Us?

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Niamh McRory.

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Please note that agency assistance is not required for this position. 

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