Sustainability Consultant/Senior Consultant

Job title:

Sustainability Consultant/Senior Consultant

Company

Lancaster University

Job description

The Earth, and every species on it, is facing a climate and ecological emergency. Small World Consulting exists as a response to that emergency. We challenge and support organisations to take meaningful and effective action, and to become exemplars both in their industries and beyond. We help our clients to lead the change needed for a smooth transition to the low carbon world, which we believe can be a better place.Our work includes, but is not limited to: Carbon assessment, emissions modelling, and advice, focusing critically on end to end supply chains; Big picture analysis, enabling organisations to understand where they fit into the global context and highlighting what they can do to help both humans and the environment thrive; Developing and implementing a robust ESG Assessment Framework for companies and investors that focuses on meaningful action to tackle the climate and ecological crisis; Food and Land Systems, advising on sustainable diets, menus, supermarket practices and land management, including ecologically sound and effective carbon removal; Communication, raising awareness of the climate emergency through talks, articles, book promotion and social media.We say it like it is, we support our clients in facing every challenge, and we call out greenwash. We are a small company and every employee matters. As a team, we support each other to develop and thrive in a work environment founded on honesty, kindness and respect.Small World Consulting is based in offices at Lancaster Environment Centre on theLancaster University Campus, and you will be expected to come into the office at least twodays a week. Flexible working is possible, but employees must be willing to travel forregular team meetings, team-building days or key client activities.Pay Rate: Initial annual gross salary of £36,000 – £67,000 (depending on qualification, skills, and experience), with regular performance-linked increments.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours p/wJob DescriptionYou will work closely with a range of client organisations and be responsible for a diverse portfolio of projects that deliver meaningful insights and describing opportunities to drive real and sustainable change. You will be undertaking elements of primary research and using our in-house data and modelling methodologies to assess operational (Scope 1 & 2) and supply chain (Scope 3) carbon footprints for a wide range of businesses and public-sector bodies. In parallel, you will contribute to continuous updating of our in-house models by adding new and better data, and by refining the modelling methodologies and tools, including our in-house EEIO and MRIO models.Using your carbon estimates, you will assist clients in their development of strategic responses to the climate and ecological emergency, and will provide advice to clients on carbon reduction actions and targets, drawing on but not limited by roadmaps such as SBTi. Excellent analytical skills and an understanding of the current climate and sustainability agenda is essential.Main Duties

• Work closely with Small World Consulting colleagues to provide detailed estimates of operational and supply-chain carbon emissions for a broad range of organisations, using our in-house models and develop client solutions.
• Work as a trusted advisor to clients on carbon-reduction actions and targets, drawing on but not limited by UK-wide roadmaps such as the Sixth Carbon Budget, and introducing additional levers where appropriate.
• Lead the ongoing development of our in-house carbon assessment models and tools.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client projects and lead on their delivery.
• Translate client needs into viable projects, and prepare proposals outlining company requirements and identified solutions to be developed by Small World Consulting.
• Use a collaborative approach to engage with clients, communicate results and develop decarbonisation targets.
• Manage the production of client propositions, proposals and quotes for new and existing clients.
• Undertake the necessary project administration your portfolio requires with new and existing clients, from project initiation through to completion and invoicing.
• Provide flexible support in the development of Small World Consulting as a business, which may also include the Director’s extended roles as a published author, public speaker and Professor at Lancaster University.
• Support case study development and external communication of project success stories.
• Produce and deliver presentations to public, private and third sector organisations.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive team of industry specialists providing consulting services

Person SpecificationThe Small World team cares deeply about the climate and ecological emergency. We speak our minds without compromise, but with respect and professionalism. In doing so we help our clients to gain perspective, make informed decisions, and acquire agency. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, and encourage creative freedom as well as more technical data analysis.About youYou have strong quantitative and analytical skills and are passionate about using data and models to help a wide range of clients solve complex problems related to sustainability. You are able to work independently and use your initiative to solve problems, but will also be supported by the great team around you. You have a keen eye for detail but will also be able to stand back and see the wider perspective.You care about the quality and realism of your analysis and its ability to inform practical decision-making. You are excited about working in a sustainability consultancy that tries to get to the core of the issues and provides clarity where it has been lacking. You enjoy a collaborative working culture.Criteria

• Educated to Master’s level or higher in a STEM discipline (essential).
• Knowledge of current global issues: Climate Change/Net Zero, Sustainable Development Goals, Science-Based Targets, etc. (essential)
• Educated to PhD level in a STEM discipline (desirable).
• Knowledge of carbon accounting (desirable).

• Strong quantitative skills in the areas of model development and data analysis (essential).
• Advanced user of MS Excel and competent in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint (essential).
• Evidence of transferable skills for working across sectors, e.g. with small, medium and large businesses, public sector or academic settings (essential).
• Ability to develop new specialist competencies in carbon accounting required for specific projects and clients (essential).
• Ability to present information in an accurate and appropriate format, and to communicate effectively with a wide range of clients (essential).
• Programming skills in Python (preferable) or R (desirable).
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally to meetings and events on an occasional basis (desirable).

• Experience of developing models or data analysis tools, using Excel and/or programming languages (essential).
• Experience of working to deadlines and under one’s own initiative, managing a project from start to finish, and delivering against targets (essential).
• Experience of carbon accounting methods (desirable).
• Experience of programming in Python or R (desirable).
• Experience of working as a consultant (desirable).
• Experience of working in an office environment and undertaking various administrative tasks to a high standard (desirable).

If you would like to apply for this role, please send your CV and a cover letter to by 30th September 2024.Please note: The Employment & Recruitment Service is advertising on behalf of an external company not affiliated with Lancaster University.Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.ShareHelp and advice on making applications can be found on the Lancaster University Careers pages. Visit

Expected salary

£36000 – 67000 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:14:54 GMT

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