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Job summary

Une entreprise londonienne engagée dans la durabilité recherche un Consultant pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la fourniture de services liés aux GES, contribuant à des impacts positifs sur l'environnement et la gestion des ressources. Cette position offre des opportunités pour tous ceux qui souhaitent faire une différence réelle tout en développant leur carrière dans le domaine de la durabilité.

Benefits

Pension contributive
Assurance vie
36 jours de congés annuels
Programme d'avantages flexibles
Développement de carrière
Accès au soutien en santé mentale
Conseil financier professionnel

Qualifications

  • Expérience d'au moins 18 mois dans un rôle de consultant ou similaire.
  • Connaissance du protocole GES et des normes connexes.
  • Formation pertinente ou expérience équivalente.

Responsibilities

  • Réaliser des évaluations et des vérifications des GES.
  • Développer des plans de décarbonisation.
  • Collaborer avec des parties prenantes pour promouvoir l'action climatique.

Skills

Compétences quantitatives
Compétences en recherche
Gestion de projet
Communication

Education

BA/BSc dans une discipline pertinente

Tools

Microsoft Excel
GIS

Job description

As part of the RSK Group, Nature Positive’s Carbon and Climate team is a long-established greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting provider with extensive experience of GHG assessments, verification and assurance to various standards. The team offers high-quality holistic carbon management plans in support of net-zero and science-based targets; and offer other sustainability services related to climate risk, EIA, BREEAM and built environment sustainability.

We're seeking a motivated Consultant to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in delivering a range of sustainability services, empowering organisations to make a positive impact.

Main Responsibilities

Responsibilities are varied but are likely to include most of the following:

  • Conducting greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments, verifications, and reports, to help organisations understand their climate impact
  • Helping develop decarbonisation plans to help guide organisations towards lower GHG emissions
  • Carbon reduction target-setting.
  • Working on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring sustainability throughout the lifecycle.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders through workshops and consultations to promote climate action.
  • Assessing climate risks and contributing to environmental impact assessments.
  • Contributing to winning project proposals and tenders.
  • Playing a role in shaping GHG modelling by contributing to tool generation.
  • Involvement in BREEAM and sustainability of the built environment consultancy.

Key Skills & Experience:

Required:

  • At least 18 months’ experience of relevant or related work (consultancy and/or in-house)
  • Knowledge of GHG Protocol and other GHG standards
  • First or 2:1 BA/BSc qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstration of equivalent practical experience
  • Strong quantitative and Excel skills (this will be assessed as part of the recruitment process)
  • Demonstrable research skills
  • Demonstrable experience at self-management and working under your own initiative, including managing and prioritising several projects or workstreams

Beneficial

  • A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IEMA)
  • Any business development or commercial experience, including marketing and design
  • Work experience or placement in a relevant or associated consultancy firm.
  • Involvement in or experience of:
  • science-based target setting (SBTs)
  • BREEAM
  • climate risk assessment and/or TCFD
  • LCAs
  • Whole-life carbon (WLC) assessment for the built environment
  • GIS
  • Processing large datasets through non-MS Office solutions (R Studio, Alteryx etc.)

Person Specification:

  • Initiative and sound judgment: You're a self-starter who makes well-considered decisions.
  • Problem-solving and analytical expertise: You can tackle complex challenges and find effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal): You clearly articulate ideas in reports, presentations, and discussions.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills: You thrive in collaboration and build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Highly organized and self-motivated: You manage your time effectively and work independently towards goals.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency: You're an expert in using Excel for data analysis, and a highly competent user of Word and Outlook. Competence in other MS Office tools is also beneficial.
  • Sustainability: You possess a strong understanding of sustainability principles and carbon accounting methodologies.

Company Benefits:

As part of the Nature Positive team you will get the chance to enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

  • Salary between £30k and £37k DOE
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • 36 day annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
  • Regular training and career development
  • Access to mental health support
  • Professional financial advice

Location: We operate on a flexible working basis. Successful candidates will combine home working with office working from one of Bath, Manchester, or London; you will typically spend at least two days per week in one of these offices.

Hours: This role is full-time (40 hours per week), although we are happy to receive applications from part-time candidates who can offer at least 24 hours per week.

Apply today or any further information or queries regarding the role please get in touch.

The RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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About Us

We are Nature Positive, specialists in partnering with businesses to navigate the complex landscape of environmental and social sustainability. We strive for sustainability to be second nature in all businesses, woven into the fabric of organisations and their value chains, creating enduring positive impacts for our planet and its people. Combining subject-matter expertise with strategic and sector know-how, we help our clients manage climate, nature and human rights risks and capitalise on opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

At Nature Positive, we are committed to being a responsible business and driving positive change for people and the planet. As proud members of the UN Global Compact UK Network, we align our practices with principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our dedication to sustainability is reinforced by our ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, ensuring we minimise our impact. We also prioritise workplace safety and quality through our ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 certifications. By embedding these values into our work, we strive to contribute to a more sustainable and nature-positive future.

Nature Positive is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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