Senior Decarbonization & Sustainability Advisor

Watershed; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed in London is seeking an experienced Sustainability Advisory professional to join our growing team. You’ll serve as a strategic advisor to senior sustainability leaders at large global clients, guiding decarbonization, target setting, and voluntary/regulatory disclosures.

In this role you’ll collaborate with product and GTM teams to embed sustainability intelligence into Watershed’s platform, shaping the company’s point of view and market differentiation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 4 years at a consulting firm in client-facing roles and at least 4 years working in sustainability.
• Deep expertise in corporate decarbonization and familiarity with key climate frameworks, including the GHG Protocol, PCAF, SBTi, ISO standards, and relevant reporting frameworks and regulations such as CSRD, LSRS, CCDAA, ASRS, ISSB, and CDP.
• The ability to think clearly about complex problems and work confidently with data. You are systematic, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. You can present complex analyses and recommendations to C-suite audiences and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A track record of driving strategic initiatives in complex organizations. You can influence decision-making while managing multiple internal and external stakeholders across organizational levels.
• A strong interest in solving climate change and enthusiasm for helping define the future of corporate sustainability at a high-growth company.

Responsibilities

• Advise sustainability leaders at many of the world’s leading companies on advancing their sustainability programs. You’ll independently lead strategic engagements across target setting, decarbonization, environmental impact management, and voluntary and regulatory reporting. Working closely with customers, you’ll develop practical strategies and build the business case for sustainability throughout their journey.
• Build sustainability intelligence by staying ahead of emerging frameworks, regulations, and market developments. You’ll translate the latest sustainability trends and regulatory changes into clear, actionable guidance for customers and internal teams, helping them remain compliant, competitive, and prepared for what’s next.
• Help develop new products and services by exploring emerging sustainability needs across topics and industries. You’ll prototype new ways to create value for customers and expand Watershed’s impact at the intersection of sustainability, advisory, and technology.
• Shape Watershed’s expertise and point of view by contributing to thought leadership, customer-facing materials, and internal enablement. You’ll help establish Watershed as a trusted partner for companies navigating the future of corporate sustainability.

Skills

10+ years experience

Consulting experience

Sustainability expertise

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Job description

Watershed in London is seeking an experienced Sustainability Advisory professional to join our growing team. You’ll serve as a strategic advisor to senior sustainability leaders at large global clients, guiding decarbonization, target setting, and voluntary/regulatory disclosures.

In this role you’ll collaborate with product and GTM teams to embed sustainability intelligence into Watershed’s platform, shaping the company’s point of view and market differentiation.