Senior Carbon & Climate Manager

Unite Foundation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Carbon and Climate Manager to spearhead their transition to net zero carbon. This exciting role involves leading climate risk assessments, developing transition plans, and ensuring compliance with key frameworks. You will have the opportunity to influence sustainability practices across various functions, making a significant impact on the company's environmental goals. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment while driving meaningful change in the sector. If you are passionate about sustainability and ready to take on a leadership role, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days' holiday

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in carbon and climate management with a strong passion for sustainability.
• Ability to handle large datasets and perform analysis using tools like Excel and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and management of climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Develop and implement carbon offsetting and pricing strategies.

Skills

Sustainability

Climate Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Scenario Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Unite Students` fantastic Sustainability team is looking for an experienced Senior Carbon and Climate Manager to join us in Bristol.

Role Overview

The Senior Carbon and Climate Manager is a new role offering an exciting opportunity to lead our transition to net zero carbon. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Sustainability and will be responsible for updating and maintaining our net zero targets and pathways, transition planning, carbon pricing and offsetting strategies, assessing climate-related risks, reporting, disclosure, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks such as SBTi, CRREM, UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard, TCFD, IFRS S1/S2, and SFDR.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead assessment and management of climate-related risks and opportunities, including analysis, scenario modelling, and planning to inform business decisions, in line with standards like TCFD and IFRS S1/S2.
2. Update and re-baseline our net zero carbon targets and pathways as frameworks evolve.
3. Support the development and evolution of Asset Transition Plans and overarching Transition Plan, incorporating risk mitigation, adaptation, and verification of energy and carbon savings.
4. Monitor asset performance, report progress, and assess asset stranding risks.
5. Perform data analysis and modelling for planning, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and verification.
6. Develop and implement carbon offsetting and pricing strategies to support net zero goals.
7. Embed carbon and climate management practices across relevant functions such as finance, risk, and asset management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong passion for sustainability with relevant experience in carbon and climate management.
• Experience with climate risk assessment, scenario modelling, and reporting aligned with best practices.
• Knowledge of net zero frameworks and development of transition plans.
• Ability to handle large datasets and perform analysis using tools like Excel, Tableau, etc.
• Understanding of residual carbon mitigation, offsetting, and internal carbon pricing.
• Excellent communication skills for summarising complex data and collaborating across teams.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday plus additional schemes and long service days
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including healthcare, assistance programs, and more
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Additional employee benefits such as ShareSave, Life Assurance, discounts, etc.

About Us

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 company and the UK’s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation, with over 74,000 students in 25 locations. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a positive environment for our employees and students.