Principal Consultant - GHG & Net Zero Strategy - United Kingdom Jobs Opening

September 20, 2024

Anthesis Group

Edinburgh

OTHER & FULL TIME

Principal Consultant - GHG & Net Zero Strategy

Please note: we are happy for the successful candidate to work on a hybrid working model from any of our central UK hubs including; London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester or Oxford.

About Anthesis
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

Summary of Role

We are seeking a highly motivated principal consultant to join the UK GHG and Net Zero team. This is a senior role in the team, focused on leading and coaching teams of consultants through critical projects and supporting business development efforts as we build new partnerships and expand existing long-term relationships.

It will involve collaborating with global Anthesis sustainability experts and with other Technical Consultants, not only to deliver great projects but also to develop new innovative ways of approaching sustainability.

You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across areas including greenhouse gas inventories, science-based targets, decarbonisation roadmaps, climate transition plans, and much more. You will work with a large team of experts both in the UK and across our global practice.

We are seeking someone with a personal passion for sustainability, eager to learn, with a drive to have impact. You must be a self-starter with initiative who can flex across client sectors and services areas to deliver excellence and value for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Be independent in engaging with a wide variety of clients, often in senior roles within their business.
You will be developing and reviewing technical deliverables, drawing on expertise from across the wider team and rest of the business.
Attend and lead client meetings, where necessary, for development of opportunities and project delivery.
Manage multiple projects independently with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines, commercial targets and quality expectations.
Demonstrate and coach team members on delivery and client management excellence
Provide technical leadership on GHG and Net-Zero topics to junior team members on project delivery, and in support of other live projects
Write proposals for new business, in collaboration with the existing team and work with other consultants and experts across Anthesis to grow existing long-term relationships
Contribute to Anthesis’ innovation and thought leadership around corporate climate action

Key Requirements, Skills Knowledge & Expertise

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

5+ years’ experience in relevant sustainability work, ideally with previous consulting and client-facing experience
Previous background in GHG and Net Zero topics preferred
Experience in delighting clients, preferably within a corporate context while challenging them to deliver maximum sustainability impact.
Excellent project management / direction
Strong numeracy with comfortable, advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Demonstrated experience in Business Development and proposal writing
Strong communication and consulting skills; particularly an understanding of the sustainability challenges that organisations face in today’s climate
Active and encouraging team player with strong leadership skills

Personal Attributes and Qualities

Curious, globally minded and enthusiastic
Organised, methodical and analytical
Effective time management and organisational skills.
Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to a dynamic, fast moving and changing work environment
Work well with a wide range of people on a global basis
Proactive with the ability and confidence to use initiative
Well presented with a professional manner to act as a brand ambassador which flexes and is appropriate for the specific client environment and circumstances

Benefits

Your Benefits

Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
Competitive salary in line with, experience and skills
Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and two volunteering days off and the day off for your Birthday!
An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

About Anthesis Group

Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce

Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.

We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.

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