Sustainability Consultant - Carbon Accounting & Net Zero (UK Client) - Remote

Job description

Position: Sustainability Consultant

Salary: € 1400 - € 1600

Working Hours & Conditions: 9:00am – 5:30pm, UK time; full-time (remote)

Holidays: TBD

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to lead on carbon footprint calculations, produce clear and accurate client-facing reports, and provide actionable recommendations to help firms reduce their environmental impact. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Collect, verify, and analyse client activity data (energy use, travel, waste, procurement, etc.) to calculate organisational carbon footprints (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)

- Apply recognised methodologies and standards (e.g. GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SECR, PAS 2060) to ensure calculations are accurate and defensible

- Produce clear, well-structured carbon footprint reports suitable for client boards, investors, or regulatory submission

- Translate technical findings into practical, prioritised recommendations for emissions reduction tailored to each client's sector and operations

- Support clients with target-setting (e.g. Science Based Targets) and net zero roadmaps

- Stay current with UK and international sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and best practice

- Liaise directly with clients to gather data, present findings, and answer queries

- Manage multiple client projects concurrently, meeting agreed deadlines

- Contribute to internal tools, templates, and calculation methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency

Requirements

- Proven experience calculating carbon footprints using the GHG Protocol or equivalent methodology

- Strong Excel/data analysis skills; experience with carbon accounting software (e.g. SINAI, Watershed, Normative, or similar) advantageous

- Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrable experience producing professional reports

- Ability to translate complex technical data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences

- Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets

- Good working knowledge of UK sustainability regulation and reporting requirements (e.g. SECR, TCFD, CSRD if working with EU-linked clients)