Head of Nature-based Solutions

Sylvera Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in carbon credit ratings is seeking a mission-driven leader with extensive experience in nature-based solutions. The role focuses on managing project assessment methodologies, positioning the company as an industry leader. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, fostering collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Equity in a rapidly growing startup

Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance

Unlimited annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Access to Mental Health support via Spill

Office bar tab once a month

Weekly drinks in the office

Catered lunch once a month in the office

Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive background in nature-based solutions or similar fields is crucial.
• Proven leadership experience in managing projects and team coordination.
• Strong analytical skills necessary for developing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate development of NBS project assessment methodologies.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and internal teams.
• Position Sylvera as a leader in the voluntary carbon market.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Forestry, or related fields

Job description

Sylvera provides trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our mission is to incentivize investment in real climate action.

Purchasing carbon credits and CDR through the carbon markets is one of the most established and scalable ways to channel finance to effective climate solutions and work toward societal net zero. Unfortunately, the carbon markets were plagued with mistrust and a lack of effectiveness since they’ve emerged – until Sylvera.

To help organizations ensure they're making the most effective investments, Sylvera offers trusted ratings, tools, and data for carbon credits and CDR. Our data and software independently and accurately validate the impact of carbon projects that capture, remove, or avoid emissions, whether they are up and running or in development. Our data and tools allow users to optimize both the climate and economic performance of projects, as well as understand the past and future of the market. With Sylvera, businesses, governments, and developers can confidently invest in, benchmark, deliver, and report real climate impact.

Our team comprises leading minds in climate change from scientists to policy, finance, and carbon market experts. We work in partnership with scientific organizations, universities, governments, and think tanks to develop and implement rigorous and holistic project assessment methodologies, leveraging the latest technology. We also partner with actors and institutions across the entire market to make data higher quality, more standard, and more accessible. Founded in 2020, Sylvera has 130+ employees globally with offices in London, New York, Belgrade, and Singapore. We’ve raised over $96 million from leading investors like Fidelity, Balderton Capital, Index Ventures, and Insight Partners to date.

Having found an early product-market fit in a nascent, rapidly growing space, we’re now expanding our expertise and insights at pace. We’re looking for a mission-driven leader with an academic or extensive industrial background in nature-based solutions (NBS), forestry, agriculture, and/or biomass quantification to manage and coordinate the development of our NBS project assessment methodologies. It’s a critical role at the heart of our business - you’ll coordinate with leaders across Sylvera and within the industry regularly. Your leadership will be key in positioning Sylvera as a leader in the VCM and in driving innovations in Sylvera’s analytical breadth. You will report to the VP of Ratings.

We’re seeking someone highly ambitious, motivated, and eager to propel their career forward. We prioritize grit, positivity, and the willingness to get stuck in, and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match this job description.

- Equity in a rapidly growing startup

- Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance

- Unlimited annual leave

- Enhanced parental leave

- Access to Mental Health support via Spill

- Office bar tab once a month

- Weekly drinks in the office

- Catered lunch once a month in the office

- Monthly Deliveroo/equivalent allowance

Location: London, Old Street. We foster hybrid working and require in-person attendance for all 1-2-1s, retrospectives, and divisional meetings.

Our values:

• Own it: We make new mistakes. We build on our wins and learn from failures.
• Stay curious: We focus on the long-term, even through short-term challenges.
• Do what’s right - even when it’s hard: We maintain a growth mindset in our work, customers, and market.
• Collaborate and challenge with empathy: We work actively together, investing in each other's success.
• Empower Customers: We strive to exceed customer expectations to help direct more investment into real climate impact.

If you’re a partial fit: We value grit, positivity, and the willingness to learn. Apply even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match this description.

Equal employment opportunity: Sylvera is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.