Senior ESG/ CSRD adviseur

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Senior Sustainability Consultant

Are you an experienced consultant who gets excited about making companies more sustainable? Do you believe in the power of collaborative entrepreneurship to create impact on the future of businesses and societal transitions?

Then we are looking for you!

Freelance · Amsterdam

About Us

At nlmtd, our Sustainability team is building a growing practice and sharpening our market proposition.
We advise and support clients such as Enexis, Alliander, Netbeheer Nederland, and many other organizations in defining and implementing their sustainability goals. This includes guiding them through the development and execution of their sustainability strategies.

In doing so, we bring our mission to life: accelerating businesses toward a more sustainable future and making a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a consultant or project/program manager, you help organizations turn ambition into action when it comes to sustainability. This could involve developing sustainable business strategies, supporting companies in reducing their carbon footprint, or creating approaches for circularity. You play an active role in acquiring client projects in this domain and work alongside other nlmtd'ers to deliver them.We are pragmatic thinkers and doers rather than providing abstract advice, we focus on helping companies truly accelerate their sustainability goals.

About You

At nlmtd, our consultants work daily on challenging projects aimed at making companies future-proof. Your expertise and experience could be a valuable addition to our team, helping us drive the continued growth and professionalization of nlmtd together.

What You Bring:

  • 8+ years of experience in management consulting and/or project management with a focus on sustainability.

  • Proven track record in developing sustainable business strategies and roadmaps.

  • Solid understanding of relevant legislation and hands-on experience with ESG topics, such as climate, ethics, or circularity.

  • In-depth knowledge of sustainable products, innovations, and business models.

  • Experience in stakeholder management, particularly in politically or organizationally sensitive environments.

  • Business development skills: you have a strong professional network and know how to leverage it effectively.

  • A team player with strong collaboration skills.

  • Fluent in both Dutch and English.

  • Academic background (WO level) with well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Don’t meet every single requirement, but still feel that you could be a great asset to nlmtd? We’d love to hear from you! We believe in action-oriented thinking and doing. At nlmtd, we go beyond abstract advice, we help companies accelerate their sustainability goals in practice.

About the Terms and Conditions

Working at nlmtd offers you the opportunity to be part of an organization that truly makes a difference. We foster an informal work atmosphere that combines individual freedom with a strong sense of collective engagement. Our office is sustainably designed and located in Amsterdam, and we regularly organize team activities to stay connected.

At nlmtd, you work as an entrepreneur under the following terms and benefits:

  • You retain 80% of your fee – 20% is invested in nlmtd to support your personal growth and contribute to the development of our collective.

  • Earn a 12% commission when you bring in new assignments for fellow nlmtd consultants.

  • Collaborate closely with our experts in sustainability, innovation, and the energy transition.

  • Access ongoing knowledge development, training opportunities, and a wide professional network.

  • Help build nlmtd and shape our practice in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

  • Work alongside a team of entrepreneurial consultants who are ready to join forces with you on impactful projects.

Want to learn more about our innovative model? Visit our Careers page and click on “More about our model” for further details.

About the Procedure

You can apply for this position by clicking the Apply Now button. We've designed a clear and efficient process without unnecessary steps, so we can quickly assess whether we're a good match. We aim to schedule the first and second rounds of interviews as close together as possible, in coordination with your availability. Our process looks like this:

Step 1: Submit your application, including your motivation and a short game via the Equalture platform.

Round 1: Interview and initial introduction.

Round 2: Portfolio discussion and a presentation on the business opportunities within your network.

If we both feel there's a strong match and we're excited to move forward, we’ll finalize a collaboration agreement and you'll be ready to start!

We believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we're committed to fostering an open and inclusive culture. We just want you to be yourself, whether you're at home, out with friends, or working in the office.

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Renee van den Anker.

(renee@nlmtd.com).