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⚡ Fractional Expertise

Access senior-level sustainability talent without full-time commitment

From Chief Sustainability Officers to ESG specialists, carbon accounting experts to impact strategists—get the expertise you need, precisely when you need it. No compromise on quality, maximum flexibility for your organisation.

What We Provide:

  • Senior-level professionals with proven track records in sustainability transformation
  • Flexible engagement models from 1 day per week to full time
  • Full administrative management including contracts, payroll, and compliance
  • Seamless integration with your existing team and operations
  • Strategic guidance alongside tactical execution
Ideal for organisations that need: Executive-level sustainability leadership without the full-time salary commitment • Strategic expertise for specific initiatives • Flexibility to scale resources up or down • Someone who can hit the ground running whilst we handle the paperwork

🎯 Permanent Placement

Build your core team with exceptional sustainability leaders

Whether you're establishing your first sustainability role or expanding a mature function, we connect you with professionals who drive long-term transformation. Our 90%+ first shortlist success rate means you see the right candidates, first time.

What We Provide:

  • Strategic search process tailored to your organisation's culture and goals
  • Deep candidate vetting ensuring technical skills and cultural alignment
  • Market insights on compensation, competitor moves, and talent availability
  • Diversity-focused shortlists reflecting our 65%+ female placement rate
  • Onboarding support to ensure successful integration
Ideal for organisations that need: Core team members who'll shape long-term strategy • Established roles with clear career progression • Leaders who can build and scale sustainability functions • Professionals who become brand ambassadors 12 months into their role

💼 Consulting & Project-Based

Deploy specialists for strategic initiatives and transformation programmes

Carbon assessments, sustainability roadmaps, ESG reporting frameworks, supply chain analysis—access targeted expertise for defined projects. Flexible engagements from 3 months to ongoing advisory, with measurable outcomes at every stage.

What We Provide:

  • Specialist consultants with deep domain expertise in your specific challenge
  • Project scoping support to define deliverables and success metrics
  • Complete logistics management from contracts to invoicing
  • Flexible engagement terms that adapt as your project evolves
  • Quality assurance ensuring deliverables meet your standards
Ideal for organisations that need: Expertise for time-bound strategic initiatives • Specialists for carbon accounting or ESG reporting • Support for transformation programmes • Advisory for specific challenges without long-term commitment • The logistics managed whilst you focus on outcomes

Why Farrell Associates?

We're not just recruiters—we're your strategic partner in building impact-driven teams

"We take the search and administrative burden off your plate—payroll, contracts, compliance—so you can focus on what matters: building impact-driven teams and scaling your mission."

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