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ecocareers

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Sustainability
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in carbon accounting, ESG frameworks, excellent presentation skills, strong leadership, and the ability to build client relationships under pressure with senior stakeholders.
  • You will manage ESG projects, guide clients on Net Zero strategies, assess climate risks, ensure data quality, research regulations, and present findings in reports and workshops.

Requirements

  • Expertise in carbon accounting and knowledge to develop and set science-based targets.
  • Managing and implementing relevant ESG frameworks and providing advice and guidance on implementing TCFD framework recommendations, which includes assessing climate-related risks and opportunities as well as climate scenarios.
  • Research and keep up-to-date on ESG mandatory and voluntary regulation changes.
  • Ensure data accuracy and quality meets the highest standards.
  • Excellent presentation skills (written and oral) and ability to lead workshops, prepare reports and present them to clients.
  • Individuals from a heavily regulated and complex work environment, who can come in and hit the ground running within a dynamic and growing environment, will thrive in this position.
  • Comfortable building and developing strong clients relationships.
  • Strong leadership skills required to drive success in managing complex clients and end-to-end projects.
  • The ability to work under pressure and achieve strict deadlines.
  • The ability to work with senior stakeholders such as Board members, Heads of Sustainability, CFOs, CEOs, Risk General Managers and with multiple project and business teams.
  • Have excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Delivering strategic ESG, TCFD and SBTi reporting projects, helping clients achieve their Net Zero strategy.
  • Expertise in carbon accounting and knowledge to develop and set science-based targets.
  • Managing and implementing relevant ESG frameworks and providing advice and guidance on implementing TCFD framework recommendations, which includes assessing climate-related risks and opportunities as well as climate scenarios.
  • Research and keep up-to-date on ESG mandatory and voluntary regulation changes.
  • Ensure data accuracy and quality meets the highest standards.
  • Excellent presentation skills (written and oral) and ability to lead workshops, prepare reports and present them to clients.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Carbon Consultant role?

The primary focus is to guide clients through ESG frameworks and reporting, such as TCFD and SBTi processes, to help them achieve their Net Zero strategy.

What expertise is required for this position?

Expertise in carbon accounting and knowledge in developing and setting science-based targets is required.

How will you engage with clients in this role?

You will liaise with clients at a senior level regularly, working closely with them to identify pain points and essential steps for their carbon reporting needs.

What types of projects will the consultant be involved in?

The consultant will deliver strategic ESG, TCFD, and SBTi reporting projects.

What skills are necessary for successful project management in this role?

Strong leadership skills, the ability to manage complex clients, and end-to-end project management capabilities are necessary for success.

How important are research skills in this position?

Research skills are very important, as you will need to stay up-to-date on ESG mandatory and voluntary regulation changes.

What level of data accuracy is expected in this role?

Data accuracy and quality are expected to meet the highest standards.

What kind of presentations and reports will be required?

You will need to prepare reports and present them to clients, so excellent presentation skills, both written and oral, are essential.

What type of work environment suits this position?

Individuals from heavily regulated and complex work environments who can thrive in a dynamic and growing setting will succeed in this role.

Who are the primary stakeholders the consultant will work with?

The consultant will work with senior stakeholders, including Board members, Heads of Sustainability, CFOs, CEOs, and Risk General Managers.

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