Senior Consultant (Carbon Offsetting Strategies)

Schneider Electric; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

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About us

EcoAct is an international climate consultancy and project developer that supports companies to set robust science-aligned net-zero strategies and achieve their climate targets. Founded in France in 2005, the company now spans three continents with offices in Paris, London, Barcelona, New York, Montreal, Munich, Milan, and Kenya.

We recently joined Schneider Electric's Sustainability Business, and we believe this move will be market defining for Corporate Sustainability services.

EcoAct's core purpose is to lead the way in delivering sustainable business solutions that deliver true value for both climate and client. EcoAct is a CDP Gold Partner, a founding member of ICROA, a strategic partner in the implementation of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals and reports to the UN Global Compact.

About the role

Our consultants help our clients create business value through carbon, energy, biodiversity and sustainability management. With a significant increase in Net Zero commitments from corporates, the mission of the Carbon Offsetting Senior Consultant is to lead on offsetting strategy opportunities, helping our clients engage with the voluntary carbon market.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Lead Strategic Projects: Guide clients in building and implementing ambitious carbon offsetting strategies that enable them to achieve their Net Zero commitments.
• Support Consultancy Functions: Advise on Carbon Finance projects, focusing on voluntary carbon offsetting at both international and national levels.
• Assess Project Investment Opportunities: Assist clients with technical and financial analyses, including project feasibility studies and profitability assessments.
• Engage with Nature-Based Solutions Team: Collaborate closely with the Nature-Based Solutions team to gain insights and maintain visibility of our carbon offsetting project portfolio.
• Support Commercial Team: Aid in scoping, costing, and communicating climate finance projects to clients.
• Broader services: Project manage a selection of projects including: SBTis, Corporate Carbon Footprints, Compliance including but not limited to SECR, Climate Change Agreements (CCA), Emission Trading System (ETS), CDP, LCA and more.
• Managing teams, including mentoring and training staff.
• Internal performance reporting on service line and supporting technical leads.
• Contributing to firm building and identifying improvements in our service offerings.
• Quality Assuring large data sets and analytical outputs; producing findings reports and communicating recommendations.

Relationships

This role will report to a senior member of the Advisory Team and work closely with all members of the team, both Advisory and Nature Based Solutions.

Professional Background and Experience

For success in this role, the post holder will have significant post-graduate experience in carbon and sustainability services and have supported a range of projects.

Technical

• Knowledge of voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
• Awareness of regulations governing carbon markets and emissions trading.
• Knowledge of financial instruments related to carbon markets.
• Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses for carbon offsetting projects.
• Understanding of broader sustainability principles.
• Skills in engaging with corporate clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and present detailed reports to clients.

Professional

• Extensive professional experience collaborating with FTSE 100 companies.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Location

The role is based in the UK with a flexible blend of home and office working.

What we offer you

EcoAct offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 28 Days Annual Leave, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity.

Company Culture

Company culture is of great importance to us. Our colleague-led initiative runs numerous activities including volunteering and well-being activities.

Type of Employment

Permanent, full-time.

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