Senior Consultant (Carbon Credit Advisory)

Job Description 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. We will bring together two best-in-class organizations, passionate about leading clients on their decarbonization journey and tackling the challenges of climate change.

Incorporating EcoAct's leadership in climate consulting and net zero solutions will expand Schneider's capabilities to provide holistic, truly end-to-end decarbonization solutions and accelerate the transition to net zero for all.

EcoAct's core purpose is to lead the way in delivering sustainable business solutions that deliver true value for both climate and client.

About the role

Our consultants help our clients create business value through carbon, energy, biodiversity and sustainability management. They help them to understand their impacts, risks and dependencies on nature and then go beyond measurement to create achievable management plans and to communicate their achievements.

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. This role is pivotal in guiding clients through the complexities of carbon offsetting and developing effective strategies to meet their sustainability goals while actively participating in 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: Contribute to our consultancy and sustainability service line by advising on Carbon Finance projects, focusing on voluntary carbon offsetting.
• Assess Project Investment Opportunities: Assist clients with both 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 technical 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, 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.

Relationships

Reporting to a senior member of the Advisory Team, this role will be required to work closely with all members of the team to achieve Company objectives. External relationships are a key part of the role.

Qualifications Professional Background and Experience

For success in this role the post holder will have significant post-graduate experience of working within carbon and sustainability services.

Expertise and experience in some of the following areas and a willingness to learn others is required:

Technical

• Knowledge of voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
• Awareness of international, national, and regional regulations governing carbon markets.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and investment strategies related to carbon markets.
• Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses and financial modelling for carbon offsetting projects.
• Skills in engaging with corporate clients and stakeholders.
• Competence in managing and analysing large datasets related to emissions and carbon credits.

Professional

• Extensive professional experience collaborating with FTSE 100 companies.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex project deliveries.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead and influence client workshops.
• 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 comprehensive benefits package including 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, and various Health & Wellbeing Support Options.

Type of Employment

Permanent, full-time.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

Company Culture

Employee well-being is a key priority for us, and we recognise the importance of work-life balance.

About Our Company

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