Job Location: Taunton, England – with overseas travel
Salary: £21,500 pa
Job Brief:
CO2balance is a carbon management consultancy and project developer, specializing in delivering high-impact, community-based projects for climate change mitigation. Established in 2003, we work directly with local communities, NGOs and businesses to provide climate change solutions in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
As a fast-growing organisation we are looking for a Carbon Projects Officer to assist our young and dynamic projects team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based carbon projects, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The role is based in Taunton in the UK with occasional travel to the project areas required.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision; have a background in the environment and/or development sector; have excellent communication skills, a good attention to detail and a strong business mindset.
In return, we offer you internal support, international travel and the opportunity to work as part of a team in a successful, growing environmental company.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the coordination and implementation of carbon offset projects
Assist in the development of project documentation including report writing and emission reduction calculations
Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from project monitoring studies
Research and conduct feasibility studies for new project activities.
Assist in undertaking Greenhouse Gas Audits and other consultancy tasks as appropriate
Keep up to date with developments in the carbon management sector
Assist with developing marketing materials for the projects
Requirements: Essential
Educated to degree level in relevant field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Numerate with excellent analytical and research skills
Fluent written and oral communication skills in English
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Good commercial acumen
Ability to work as a team player, but also to work alone and manage own workload as required.
Desirable
Post graduate qualification in environmental management, sustainable development or similar
Knowledge of carbon project methodologies including Gold Standard, VCS and CDM
Experience working in environment/development consultancy
Experience of work or travel in developing countries
To apply for this position please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you are suitable for the role, quoting reference CPO _01 in the subject line, to careers@co2balance.com.
If you have any queries about your application, please contact us on 01823 332233 or email Sue.Kent@co2balance.com.
Applications due by 17th July 2019
Skype/phone interviews expected to commence during the week beginning 29th July 2019
At CO2balance we are always on the look out for talented people that can help us to achieve our aims. If you have existing experience relevant to our business drop us a line for an informal discussion.
