Advisory & Consulting - Sustainability Services Graduate Trainee - 1 September 2025 - London

The deadline to apply for this role is Friday 20 December 2024. However, if we receive high numbers of applications before this date we will close the role. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Once you have submitted your application, please complete your online assessments as soon as possible. In January 2025, we will review all successful applications and advance the strongest candidates to the next stage.

Forvis Mazars : who are we?
Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of Forvis Mazars Group. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. You can find out more about our firm here.

Advisory & Consulting at Forvis Mazars
At Forvis Mazars, our Advisory and Consulting service line is an award winning, global group of successful, entrepreneurial teams. The scope of roles across our service line is broad and varied which is great for our team and clients. The diversity of our service offering enables us to make the time we spend with our clients count by helping them take meaningful, key decisions with confidence and meet their goals.

In Advisory & Consulting, collaboration is at the core of all we do. We have over 700 experts across our teams who operate as subject matter experts across our 7 business units: Crisis and Disputes, Deals and Financing, Financial Services Consulting, Management Consulting, Infrastructure Energy, Sustainability Services and Digital and Risk Insurance, with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team.

Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our team is commercial, pragmatic, and reactive to the changes in the market whilst also taking the time to ensure our approach is personal and productive.

About the Sustainability Team
To keep pace with the successful growth of Forvis Mazars sustainability services, evolving regulation and market sentiment, Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking sustainability professionals to join our team. Working alongside our existing sustainability team, and interacting regularly with our global centres of excellence, you will support international and domestic clients with the establishment and maintenance of their sustainability programs and ESG reporting.

Our sustainability team delivers services across three key pillars; sustainability consulting including environment and human rights, sustainability reporting and sustainability assurance. As part of our team you will gain exposure to all three areas, greatly enhancing your understanding of the application of sustainable principles in a broad range of business contexts before you further specialise as your career with Forvis Mazars develops. These roles present an excellent opportunity to grow your career whilst helping our clients navigate and positively contribute to the sustainability agenda. You will also be involved in non-client activities such as assisting with internal projects and research initiatives. Responsibilities will be tailored to the strengths and aspirations of the successful candidates but are expected to include some or all of the following:
• Collection and synthesis of information from research;
• Reviewing and analysing ESG data;
• Maintaining professional working relationships with clients and colleagues whist performing fieldwork;
• Drafting client-specific conclusions and recommendations based on research;
• Considering the impact of Sustainability, ESG, Human Rights and Climate Change regulations on the client;
• Maintaining and updating service offer templates, SOPs and methodologies, ensuring alignment with regulations and ongoing development of client services and our quality management systems;
• Supporting sales and business development processes by assisting in the preparation of proposals for new work;
• Assisting in running workshops and conferences with our clients; and
• Being an active member of Forvis Mazars global sustainability service line community

Hear from one of our graduate trainees, Isabella:
"Since starting at Forvis Mazars I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting engagements with clients of all sizes. I was able to voice which aspect of our services I enjoy the most and focus on engagements in this area, completing personalised training and certifications to help me excel at my role. There is also a strong social atmosphere in the team and the overall firm which has helped me to build lasting relationships and a strong network in the first few years of my career."

About the role
As a graduate trainee here's what will await you during your three-year training contract:

During your first year you will:
- Develop understanding of core services, providing support in service delivery;
- Undertake training on key concepts which underpin our service delivery;
- Support client engagements including with research, data analysis, preparation of materials for meetings and workshops, collation and analysis of outputs;
- Develop your skills in drafting client proposals, presentations and reports; and,
- Develop a holistic understanding of the sustainability challenges of a broad range of businesses.

During your second year you will:
- Take up a greater role in client engagements, leading elements of workshops and analysis;
- Begin to identify further opportunities with both existing and new clients; and,
- Support the development of less experienced team members.

In your third year you will:
- Become a trusted advisor to our clients and actively support business development opportunities with new clients;
- Independently produce client deliverables, with minimal review points from senior colleagues; and
- Take an active role in project management, ensuring deliverables meet the expected scope and quality requirements within the agreed deadlines and budgets.

While our projects are varied and no two days are the same, we typically structure our projects through the delivery of one of the following solutions:

- Helping our clients define their ESG strategy through double materiality assessment and the identification of changes to their strategy and business model, governance structure, systems and targets to achieve their ambitions.
- Decarbonisation through carbon calculation and net zero roadmap.
- Responsible supply chain assessment and management systems to support clients identify risks, gather data and monitor progress of suppliers.
- Implementation of requirements of mandatory due diligence legislation, such as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
- Internal audit of topical sustainability issues and programmes to identify gaps and improve process and controls.
- Training and development of personnel related to sustainability principles.
- Developing and publishing sustainability reporting through both voluntary and mandatory reporting frameworks including (but not limited to) Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
- Providing voluntary or mandatory assurance over sustainability related metrics and disclosures.

You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 3 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars.

Who we're looking for

Essential requirements:
We invite applications from individuals with any academic background, as we value the diverse perspectives this brings to our team. However, we are particularly interested in candidates who are strongly motivated to pursue a long-term career in the Sustainability field and are deeply passionate about the field. This passion can be shown through current studies in a relevant field (such as Environmental Science, Sustainable Engineering, Psychology, or Geography) or through other relevant experiences and interests outside of academia. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. You can read about our approach to academics in our FAQs.

Additional requirements:
• Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive;
• The ability to think critically solve problems and share knowledge with others;
• A commitment to self-development and learning;
• Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises;
• Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve;
• Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity;
• Works well under pressure and have a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations;
• Excellent time management skills;
• A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment.

Learning and development
Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars.

You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and become a standout talent. To understand more read our FAQs.

Inclusion and diversity
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach click here.

Next steps
Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please view our FAQs before applying to be aware of deadlines and important information you need to know before applying