Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation

Anthesis Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthesis Group in the United Kingdom seeks a Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation to set global strategy and growth for the decarbonisation offering. You will drive revenue growth, lead flagship client engagements, and shape market positioning through a cohesive global center of expertise.

You will coordinate regional leaders, influence stakeholders, and advance service innovation while ensuring high-quality delivery across the Anthesis network.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience combining commercial and sustainability know-how.
• Global perspective with international experience.
• Reporting line to Global Business Line Lead and collaboration with regional leaders.
• Member of the Global Business Line Leadership Team.
• Cross-functional coordination across stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Direction & Oversight: shape global decarbonisation strategy.
• Integrated Value Proposition: align offerings across regions.
• Regional Interpretation: drive growth through regional leadership and opportunities.
• Commercial Success: secure flagship client engagements and drive revenue growth.
• Go-to-Market: lead global GTM with market drivers and evolving client needs.
• Regional Client Engagement: promote Center of Expertise offerings to key accounts.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: lead service innovation and industry thought leadership.
• Solutions Enablement: grow capabilities and ensure global delivery quality.
• Global Consistency & Quality: share best practices and upskill regional teams.

Skills

Global leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Strategy & growth

Stakeholder influence

Sustainability expertise

Job description

Department: Climate & Nature Solutions : Business Line Management

Location: United Kingdom

Description

The Global Lead for Net Zero and Decarbonisation is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the global strategy, growth agenda, and market positioning of Anthesis' decarbonisation offering, ensuring a clear and differentiated proposition that connects client demand with technical expertise.

The role drives commercial success through business development, flagship client engagement, go-to-market leadership, and revenue growth, while also leading innovation, thought leadership, and the evolution of services in response to changing market and regulatory requirements.

Working as part of the Global Business Line Leadership Team, the role influences and coordinates teams across regions to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery, support talent development and strategic hiring, and strengthen collaboration across Anthesis' global network.

Success is measured through revenue growth, new business generation, strategic client expansion, thought leadership impact, service innovation, and the delivery of a clear long-term growth strategy for the decarbonisation business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Direction & Oversight (20%)

Global “Center of Expertise” Strategy Development

• Connect client demand with technical expertise to shape the global solution strategy and provide clarity on where Anthesis can successfully compete and differentiate.

Integrated Value Proposition

• Collaborate closely with other Climate & Nature GSLLs to maximize the client value proposition and demonstrate the strength of One Anthesis.

Regional Interpretation

• Keep the “Center of Expertise” market opportunity at the forefront of regional leadership discussions by sharing successes, challenges, and emerging opportunities to accelerate growth.
• Partner with regional teams to support the development and execution of growth plans.

Commercial Success (30%)

Flagship Client Cultivation

• Take a hands‑on role in securing 5–10 flagship client engagements and support teams in identifying and pursuing subsequent phases of the client journey.

Go-to-Market

• Lead the global go‑to‑market strategy by:
• Staying abreast of market drivers, emerging issues, and regulatory developments.
• Framing and contextualizing value propositions in response to evolving client needs.
• Developing and refining service offerings that resonate with clients.
• Testing offerings to assess both risk and value‑creation opportunities.

Regional Client Engagement

• Translate, position, and promote “Center of Expertise” service offerings to Key Clients and high‑growth/high‑value accounts across the North America region.

Innovation & Thought Leadership (30%)

Solution & Service Innovation

• Lead innovation across the “Center of Expertise” portfolio, including new or enhanced service offerings, digital products, and market‑or sector‑specific adaptations that respond to client needs and market developments.

Thought Leadership

• Strengthen Anthesis’ global market presence by generating thought leadership on emerging issues, technical insights, and innovative delivery approaches.
• Increase visibility through proactive speaking engagements, publications, media opportunities, and industry participation.

Solutions Enablement (20%)

Solution Growth

• Support business growth by helping operations recruit, develop, and retain the required expertise, including building a pipeline of strategic hires and acquisitions, and supporting their successful integration into Anthesis.

Global Consistency & Quality

• Partner with “Center of Expertise” technical leads across regions to drive global consistency and quality, enhancing client satisfaction through:
• Engaging technical communities to address delivery challenges and share learnings.
• Designing and implementing upskilling initiatives based on client needs and workforce capabilities.
• Promoting the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and proven tools and approaches.
• Equipping regional teams with evolving value propositions and marketing collateral to support service campaigns.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 15–20 years of experience, combining a strong commercial and sustainability background.
• Global perspective, supported by relevant international experience.
• Reporting line: reports to the Global Business Line Lead and works in close collaboration with Regional Line Leaders (RLLs).
• Position within the organisation: member of the Global Business Line Leadership Team.
• Management scope: responsible for cross‑functional team coordination, driving alignment and influence across stakeholders without direct authority.