Associate Director: GHG/Net Zero Technical Lead

Anthesis Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consultancy is seeking an experienced technical consultant to support GHG inventories and decarbonisation plans. The role involves direct client engagement, managing projects, and providing technical leadership within a motivated team. Ideal candidates will have a STEM degree and over 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, alongside the chance to work on impactful sustainability projects.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Two volunteering days off

Day off for your Birthday

Employee Participation Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in relevant work or research position.
• Deep technical knowledge of the GHG protocol and SBTi guidance.
• Experience in engaging clients in a corporate context for sustainability impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sell, and deliver GHG inventory services.
• Write proposals for new business with the team.
• Manage multiple projects independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Project management

Strong numeracy

Communication skills

Team leadership

Consulting skills

Education

STEM Bachelor's/Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Digital tools for GHG emissions

Job description

Overview

Department: Climate & Nature : Climate & Nature Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: United Kingdom

Description

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Summary of Role We are seeking an experienced technical consultant who specialises in delivering complex GHG inventories, target setting, developing decarbonisation plans and undertaking QA/QS, ideally with experience in FLAG. This individual will be responsible for ensuring a high level of technical rigour and delivering an excellent service to our clients. We also expect this role to train and support others across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, sell and deliver existing and new GHG inventory services, working directly with clients throughout this process.
• You will be providing leading support on progressive climate action. Anthesis has developed an enviable reputation in providing leading insight and delivery and the area of climate is no exception.
• Write proposals for new business, in collaboration with the existing team. Be independent in engaging with a wide variety of clients, often in senior roles within their business.
• You will be developing and reviewing technical deliverables, drawing on expertise from across the wider team and rest of the business.
• Attend and lead client meetings, where necessary, for development of opportunities and project delivery.
• Manage multiple projects independently with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines.
• Learn and develop your technical expertise, supported by our technical directors across the sustainability teams as well as mentor more junior consultants including providing line management, where necessary.
• Contribute to Anthesis’ innovation and thought leadership around corporate climate action.
• Team/line management Providing technical leadership to junior team members QA/QS

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Key Requirements

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Bachelors/Master’s Degree
• 5+ years’ experience in relevant work or research position
• Excellent project management/direction and team leadership
• Strong numeracy with comfortable, advanced use of Microsoft Excel
• Deep technical knowledge of the GHG protocol and SBTi guidance
• Experience in delighting clients, preferably within a corporate context while challenging them to deliver maximum sustainability impact
• Strong communication and consulting skills; particularly an understanding of the sustainability challenges that organisations face in today’s climate
• Active and encouraging team player
• Experience with digital tools related to GHG emissions

Benefits

Your Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Competitive salary in line with, experience and skills
• Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday!
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.