Senior Consultant (Carbon Offsetting Strategies)

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.

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 at both international and national levels.
• Assess Project Investment Opportunities: Assist clients with both technical and financial analyses, including project feasibility studies, profitability assessments, and the valuation of carbon credits.
• 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: The opportunity to 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.

Relationships

This role will be required to work closely with all members of the team, both Advisory and Nature Based Solutions, to achieve Company objectives. External relationships are a key part of the role, with a requirement to liaise with project teams, clients, overseas offices, and representatives from partner organisations.

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 and have supported on a range of projects, ideally demonstrated through client consulting engagements in the private sector.

Technical

• Knowledge of voluntary and compliance carbon markets including credit types, operations, key players, and market dynamics.
• Awareness of international, national, and regional regulations governing carbon markets and emissions trading.
• Awareness of key policy frameworks impacting carbon offsetting and sustainability initiatives.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and investment strategies related to carbon markets.
• Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses and financial modelling for carbon offsetting projects.
• Understanding of broader sustainability principles and how carbon offsetting fits into corporate sustainability strategies.
• Ability to adapt strategies based on emerging technologies and market developments.
• Skills in engaging with corporate clients, investors, NGOs, regulatory bodies, project developers, and local communities.
• Proficiency in communicating complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Competence in managing and analysing large datasets related to emissions, carbon credits, and project performance.
• Ability to develop and present detailed reports, proposals, and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to assess and communicate the environmental and social impacts of carbon offsetting projects.
• Familiarity with international standards for carbon accounting and reporting.

Professional

• Extensive professional experience collaborating with FTSE 100 companies and blue-chip clients.
• Experience of working in a consultative manner to understand client needs and guide them to a solution.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex project deliveries across multiple simultaneous client engagements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to speak and present information with confidence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to produce well-presented, error-free results.
• Experience and success in contributing to building teams and business lines in a commercial and profitable way.
• Strong leadership and management skills and a team player with high personal and professional standards.

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, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market, Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

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

Company culture

Company culture is of great importance to us and is something that every member of EcoAct helps to create.