Sustainability ConsultantDepartment: Planet Mark
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
Reporting To: Operations Director
DescriptionWe see a world where we all contribute to a thriving planet and together, we are a collective force for good. The Planet Mark is a sustainability certification which recognises outstanding achievements, encourages action, and builds an empowered community of like-minded individuals. We work with businesses to rigorously measure their carbon footprint and social value, engage their staff and supply chain to unlock their knowledge and drive passion for change, and communicate their progress to build a positive brand. We help businesses put a purpose at the heart of their organisation that brings social, environmental, and economic considerations together.Planet Mark is owned by Alcumus and sits as a stand-alone division within the Alcumus group alongside the Safe Contractor Division and the ISOQAR division. Alcumus is a successful and globally expanding enterprise with a longstanding commitment to promoting safer and more sustainable workplaces. We are looking for an experienced Sustainability Consultant to join our Measurement team. The ideal candidate will have experience calculating business carbon footprints across all three scopes, a passion for sustainability data and the desire to support businesses in their Net Zero journey.
What that means day to day- Calculating or conducting verification of full carbon footprint assessments (Scope 1, 2 and full scope 3) and reporting using data management software for our wide range of members as they aim to achieve the Planet Mark Net-Zero Certification.
- Data gathering and member relationship management including delivering data calls and any other customer support activities.
- Independently project managing diverse certification timelines and deliverables, including managing time resource from junior members of the team on such projects.
- Training other members of the team to deliver Planet Mark Net-Zero Programme.
- Business development / proposal support and subject matter expertise for existing and new members as required.
Other activities: - Support the team with the delivery of in-house business excellence and process improvement projects.
- When appropriate, step in for Certification Manager to lead meetings as required, and be prepared to contribute in meetings to discuss progress and new projects.
- Assisting with product development/improvement as required.
- Keep up to date with industry news, developments, and standards.
- Any other ad hoc duties that may be required.
What you'll need to be successful- At least three years' experience in a similar role.
- Three to five years' experience calculating carbon footprints.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Degree or qualifications in sustainability, mathematics, or statistics (desirable but not essential).
What you'll get in returnWe operate a
hybrid workplace policy, where you will work from the office 3 days per week. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work and below are some of the perks and benefits we offer:
Personal Health & Wellbeing / Benefits> Enhanced Parental Leave
>Generous annual leave
> Healthcare Plan
> Annual Giving Day - an extra day to give back to yourself or your community
> Cycle-to-work Scheme
Future Planning>Pension scheme with employer contributions
> Life Assurance
> Rewards Program - access to discounts and cashback
> LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development
Interested but don't feel you meet all the requirements?Our recruitment team assesses and reviews all applications against the role and business needs. We believe in people having transferable and soft skills and want you to know that we do consider where an individual might not meet all the criteria, but have the aptitude and capability, nonetheless. Our priority is to ensure we set people up for success. We will make a final call based on our determining whether we can offer the necessary support to upskill or provide the developmental support needed for you to get the best out of this opportunity with us!
Bring Your Whole Self to Work.Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.
What you can expect if you apply: - A response to your application within 15 working days
- An interview process consisting of:
- An initial discovery call with the recruiter
- A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
- Additional interview (likely face to face) with the stakeholders you'll be working with closely in the role
We're keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.
