Senior Consultant

The Vacancy

Senior Consultant (Carbon & Climate)

Job Type: Full Time (Permanent)

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 (Depending on Experience:

Location: Hybrid (London, Bristol or Manchester)

The Role:

Nature Positive, part of the wider RSK Group are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join our Carbon, Climate and Built Environment team. This is a full-time role focused on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and assessments, alongside developing practical decarbonisation plans that help organisations move towards lower emissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver moderately complex GHG assessments, verifications and reports to relevant standards—from data collection and quality assurance through to calculations and reporting.
• Develop decarbonisation plans and support carbon-reduction target-setting using the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) method.
• Support clients to assess and reduce supply-chain emissions through supplier engagement.
• Work with stakeholders through workshops and consultations to encourage and promote climate action.
• Manage projects and key client relationships, including project administration, budgets and financial management.
• Contribute to winning new work by preparing project proposals and tenders and supporting wider business development.
• Provide technical support and training to colleagues and delegate work to junior team members where appropriate.
• Keep up to date with carbon accounting standards, guidance and legislation, and help improve team methodologies, calculation tools and client advice.
• Collaborate across the team and support wider projects as needed, including climate risk and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) work.
  
  
  

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• A first-class or 2:1 BA/BSc in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least three years’ relevant experience conducting organisational GHG assessments, in consultancy (preferred) or in-house.
• A strong understanding of key UK organisational carbon-foot printing standards and guidance, such as the GHG Protocol series, ISO 14064 series, SBTi guidance and UK SECR.
• Strong quantitative, Excel and research skills.
• Experience in project management and administration, including financial management, invoicing and project budgeting.
• Some business-development experience, including proposal writing or tendering.
• The ability to manage several projects or workstreams independently and use your own initiative.
• Confidence presenting complex information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
  
  
  

We're looking for someone who demonstrates initiative and judgement. You will be a self-starter who makes considered decisions, and who manages their time effectively and can demonstrate success working across multiple projects.

Skills / Personal Attributes:

• Initiative and sound judgment: You're a self-starter who makes well-considered decisions.
• Highly organised and self-motivated: You manage your time effectively and work independently towards goals. You have, and can demonstrate, a proven ability to work across and manage multiple projects.
• Problem-solving and analytical expertise: You can tackle complex challenges and find effective solutions. You’re detail focused.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal): You clearly articulate ideas in reports, presentations, and discussions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills: You thrive in collaboration and build positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Software proficiency: You're an expert in Excel for data analysis and comfortable using Word and other MS Office tools. You understand the benefits and limitations of AI use.
• Sustainability champion: You possess a strong understanding of sustainability principles and carbon accounting methodologies.
  
  
  

Where and how you’ll work?

This is a mixed-location role, working from home and from one of our Bristol, London or Manchester offices. You’ll be expected to spend at least two days per week in an office. Occasional meetings or client and business-development visits elsewhere in the UK may be required. Travel other than between your home and main office will be compensated.

Apply today or for any further information please do get in touch with our team or visit our careers page.

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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?