Impact & CSR Consultant (M/F)
Who we are:
Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.
WPP (LSE/NYSE: WPP) is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com
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Who we are:
Burson, the global communications leader, aims to create value for its clients through reputation management. Thanks to our expertise, our cutting-edge technologies, our artificial intelligence solutions, and our creativity, we anticipate risks in real time, identify insights that generate preference and engagement, and support our clients' transformation and success. We reinvent reputation to make it a true competitive advantage. Burson is the guardian of your reputation, the partner that guides you through a complex environment.
By joining Burson, you become part of a global community of experts at the forefront of innovation.
Burson is part of the WPP group (LSE/NYSE: WPP), a specialist in creative transformation. To learn more, visit bursonglobal.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Within the Impact & Transformation team, you will be at the heart of the agency, working across four dimensions:
Strategic consulting & operational deployment
Conduct CSR diagnostics to identify our clients' priority issues and transform them into opportunities
Contribute to the design of tailor-made CSR strategies, aligned with current regulations (CSRD, CS3D, AGEC, EMPCO, EUDR…) and international standards (SDG, SBTi, ISSB…)
Support the implementation of concrete policies: decarbonization, circularity, biodiversity, diversity & inclusion, QVCT
Set up CSR monitoring and reporting tools: double materiality analyses, IRO, dashboards, carbon footprints
Communication & engagement
Contribute to the definition of CSR communication strategies to promote our clients' commitments to their stakeholders
Write high-quality content: non-financial reports, presentations, op-eds, guides, charters…
Participate in the organization of creative and impactful CSR awareness events and campaigns
Business development
Contribute to organic growth within our existing client base and actively participate in acquiring new clients (responses to tenders, commercial proposals)
Represent the agency at CSR events and conferences
Participate in coordination with Burson's international network on CSR topics
Contribution to our own sustainable trajectory
Participate in the implementation of Burson's CSR roadmap (transformation of professions, sustainable procurement, reduction of carbon footprint…) and WPP group projects (Net Zero trajectory, new narratives, etc.)
Ensure constant monitoring of CSR issues and share your knowledge with the team
Your profile:
You have 2 to 5 years of experience in sustainable development consulting, ideally within a consulting firm or a specialized agency.
You master the main CSR frameworks, standards, tools, and regulations.
You have concrete experience in CSR strategy and the deployment of decarbonization, circularity, biodiversity, or QVCT policies.
You understand the dual strategy / communication dimension of CSR and know how to bridge the two.
You have excellent written and oral communication skills, and you are able to present your ideas with clarity, conviction, and pedagogy.
You are autonomous, proactive, rigorous, and possess a true team spirit.
You hold a higher education degree (engineering school, business school, university) with a specialization in sustainable development or CSR.
You speak English fluently.
Why join us?
A unique positioning: a team of recognized specialists at the intersection of CSR strategy and communication, supported at the COMEX level
Enriching missions: clients from various sectors, diversified CSR issues, in France and internationally
Accelerated professional development: Burson Young Academy, WPP Sustainability Academy, access to the Burson and WPP international network, mentoring
An attractive working environment: WPP Campus in Levallois-Perret, remote work, sustainable mobility allowance, professional equality index M/F 81/100
A committed and recognized agency: labeled CSR Active Agency & Responsible Influence Consulting Agency (AFNOR); WPP certified EcoVadis OR 2025 (top 5% worldwide), Net Zero 2030 trajectory certified SBTi (−89% on scopes 1 & 2 achieved in 2025)
Ready to take on the challenge?
If you are passionate about CSR, have the ambition to make a difference, and want to join a dynamic and committed team, don't wait any longer, apply on LinkedIn.
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Your place is at Burson:
Our vision is to make Burson the benchmark for training creative communication professionals and tomorrow's leaders. We offer a stimulating work environment where motivated and ambitious employees can develop their skills, expand their network, and develop innovative strategies for the largest brands. Our commitment to developing our talent is reflected in training opportunities, mentoring programs with industry leaders, and a stimulating and inclusive corporate culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We have also implemented recognition and retention programs for our best talent. We invest in our employees because we are convinced that their success is also ours.
At Burson, we are an agency of lifelong learners. We know that excellence in creativity and communication requires a fine and nuanced understanding. That is why we look for talented employees from all backgrounds and cultures. These talents are essential for designing bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, creating enriching experiences, and stimulating innovation for our clients. Your unique point of view, your talent, makes you a #BursonPerson.
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