Posted: 07 Jul 2026
Start Date: 01 Sep 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Company
This role would suit a proactive individual with experience in decarbonising transport, sustainable fuels and voluntary sustainability schemes. The successful applicant will be a competent programme manager and effective communicator, able to build strong business relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
The position is offered on a part-time (minimum three days a week) and full time basis. The Sustainable Business Team are hybrid working, either at our Westminster office, or combined with working from home.
Zemo Partnership has a hands-on ethos, so you will need to be willing to roll up your sleeves and support the team where needed. This is a varied role, the responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and co-ordinating scheme auditors.
- Providing support and guidance to companies at different stages of certification.
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders based in the UK and internationally, including regulatory bodies, fuel, chemical and feedstock producers, vehicle manufacturers and end users.
- Leading pilot programmes to expand and evolve existing schemes.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement and promotional activities to raise awareness about new and existing schemes.
The successful candidate will hold a University degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering or a related scientific field, along with being able to demonstrate essential criteria:
Requirements
- Previous professional experience related to one of more of the following areas: low carbon fuels, transport decarbonisation, sustainability.
- Knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks supporting advanced biofuels, renewable fuels of non-biological origin, recycled carbon fuels across different transport modes.
- A proven track record in programme management and stakeholder engagement including SMEs and large corporates.
- Excellent communication and written skills, with the confidence to interact effectively with scheme members.
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
- Whilst not essential but desirable, we would like to hear from any individual that has knowledge of chain of custody and supply chain traceability certification schemes for fuels, feedstocks and chemicals, such as ISCC-EU/PLUS and/or professional experience in carbon and sustainability reporting frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
The remuneration for this role is based on experience, with the salary range being £44,000 to £54,000 FTE gross per annum, based on a Monday to Friday, 37½ hours per week. The role is subject to a six month probationary period.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Family Friendly Leave and Pay
- Professional Membership subscription paid
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