Senior Consultant (Carbon & Climate)
The Vacancy
Senior Consultant (Carbon & Climate)
Here at Nature Positive, part of the wider RSK Group, we are currently looking for an experienced consultant to join our carbon, climate and built environment team.
Location: the role is mixed home/office-based, the expectation to spend at least two days per week in our offices in one of Bath, Bristol, London or Manchester.
Hours: Ideally full-time (40 hours a week), although applicants able to work four days/32 hours a week will be considered.
Duration: This is a fixed-term maternity leave replacement contract for nine months. There is a possibility of transferring to a permanent role at the end of the contract.
The Role
As our Senior Consultant you will be conducting and managing complex greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments, verifications, and reports to GHG Protocol and other relevant industry standards. This will include data collection and quality assurance, calculations, and reporting/disclosure. You will also be helping develop decarbonisation targets and plans to help guide organisations towards lower GHG emissions.
There will also be an opportunity for you to support wider works across the team as required, including climate risk and EIA projects.
Other key responsibilities include:
Required:
You will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual who can manage your time effectively and work independently towards goals. You will have, and can demonstrate, a proven ability to work across and manage multiple projects.
You will also have excellent communication (written & verbal) and be able to clearly articulate ideas in reports, presentations, and discussions.
You’re a team player with strong interpersonal skills and you thrive in collaboration and building positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
You possess a strong understanding of sustainability principles and carbon accounting methodologies.
Apply today or for any further information or queries regarding the role please do get in touch.
RSK is an Inclusive Employer.
#RSKGroup #NaturePositive #Nature #Carbon #Climate #Environment #Consultant
About Us
We are Nature Positive, specialists in partnering with businesses to navigate the complex landscape of environmental and social sustainability. We strive for sustainability to be second nature in all businesses, woven into the fabric of organisations and their value chains, creating enduring positive impacts for our planet and its people. Combining subject-matter expertise with strategic and sector know-how, we help our clients manage climate, nature and human rights risks and capitalise on opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
At Nature Positive, we are committed to being a responsible business and driving positive change for people and the planet. As proud members of the UN Global Compact UK Network, we align our practices with principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our dedication to sustainability is reinforced by our ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, ensuring we minimise our impact. We also prioritise workplace safety and quality through our ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 certifications. By embedding these values into our work, we strive to contribute to a more sustainable and nature-positive future.
Nature Positive is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
Senior Consultant (Carbon & Climate)
Here at Nature Positive, part of the wider RSK Group, we are currently looking for an experienced consultant to join our carbon, climate and built environment team.
Location: the role is mixed home/office-based, the expectation to spend at least two days per week in our offices in one of Bath, Bristol, London or Manchester.
Hours: Ideally full-time (40 hours a week), although applicants able to work four days/32 hours a week will be considered.
Duration: This is a fixed-term maternity leave replacement contract for nine months. There is a possibility of transferring to a permanent role at the end of the contract.
The Role
As our Senior Consultant you will be conducting and managing complex greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments, verifications, and reports to GHG Protocol and other relevant industry standards. This will include data collection and quality assurance, calculations, and reporting/disclosure. You will also be helping develop decarbonisation targets and plans to help guide organisations towards lower GHG emissions.
There will also be an opportunity for you to support wider works across the team as required, including climate risk and EIA projects.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Carbon reduction target-setting using the SBTi method or other methods.
- Providing training and technical support to other team members.
- Collaborating with stakeholders through workshops and consultations to promote climate action.
- Delegating tasks to more junior colleagues where appropriate, and providing suitable support as required.
- Project and account management, including managing relationships with key clients.
- Contributing to work-winning, including writing project proposals and tenders.
- Assisting with managing our internal carbon footprinting software system.
- Attending direct and broader team meetings online and face-to-face as required.
Required:
- First or 2:1 BA/BSc qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstration of equivalent practical experience.
- At least three years of demonstrable relevant experience (in either a consultancy or in-house environment; consultancy preferred) of conducting organisational GHG assessments.
- Strong quantitative and Excel skills (to be assessed in the recruitment process)
- Experience of project administration and management, including financial management, invoicing and project budgeting.
- Experienced and comfortable in presenting complex information in a clear way, orally and in writing.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ISEP, Energy Institute).
- Experience with using, managing and/or developing software platforms.
- WLC assessment experience in the built environment.
- Familiarity with climate risk assessment/TCFD, and/or transition planning.
- Experience with GIS, Alterxy, Python, or other relevant software.
- Previous line management or delegation experience.
You will be a highly organised and self-motivated individual who can manage your time effectively and work independently towards goals. You will have, and can demonstrate, a proven ability to work across and manage multiple projects.
You will also have excellent communication (written & verbal) and be able to clearly articulate ideas in reports, presentations, and discussions.
You’re a team player with strong interpersonal skills and you thrive in collaboration and building positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
You possess a strong understanding of sustainability principles and carbon accounting methodologies.
Apply today or for any further information or queries regarding the role please do get in touch.
RSK is an Inclusive Employer.
#RSKGroup #NaturePositive #Nature #Carbon #Climate #Environment #Consultant
About Us
We are Nature Positive, specialists in partnering with businesses to navigate the complex landscape of environmental and social sustainability. We strive for sustainability to be second nature in all businesses, woven into the fabric of organisations and their value chains, creating enduring positive impacts for our planet and its people. Combining subject-matter expertise with strategic and sector know-how, we help our clients manage climate, nature and human rights risks and capitalise on opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
At Nature Positive, we are committed to being a responsible business and driving positive change for people and the planet. As proud members of the UN Global Compact UK Network, we align our practices with principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our dedication to sustainability is reinforced by our ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, ensuring we minimise our impact. We also prioritise workplace safety and quality through our ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 certifications. By embedding these values into our work, we strive to contribute to a more sustainable and nature-positive future.
Nature Positive is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?