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Carbon and Sustainability Leader

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  • Location: London
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 15 days ago

Are you a data-driven sustainability professional ready to lead impactful change? This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of carbon and sustainability strategy within a growing renewable energy business, contributing directly to decarbonisation, regulatory compliance, and continuous innovation.

Why You Should Apply
  • You'll have autonomy and influence in shaping a business-wide sustainability roadmap.
  • You’ll report directly to the Head of Technical and be the subject matter expert across multiple UK and international schemes.
  • The business is scaling with strong investment backing, meaning sustainability plays a central role in its long-term vision.
  • You’ll gain exposure to cross-functional teams from engineering and operations to business development and driving real measurable change.
Your Responsibilities
  • Lead all aspects of carbon and sustainability reporting, including compliance with UK schemes such as the RHI, RO, FIT, and RTFO.
  • Deliver calculations and submissions for international and voluntary schemes (ISCC, GGCS, DENA).
  • Build and deliver the company’s Sustainability Roadmap focusing on biogas loss, methane leakage, sustainable agriculture, and consumables.
  • Improve the accuracy and automation of greenhouse gas (GHG) calculations and underlying emissions data.
  • Train and upskill internal teams on sustainability principles and reporting practices.
  • Work closely with commercial, engineering, and operational teams to ensure projects align with lifecycle sustainability goals.
  • Provide internal and external technical expertise on sustainability frameworks and lifecycle analysis.
  • Prepare board-level reporting, budgets, and documentation for regulatory bodies.
Your Background
Essential:
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy, or similar.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in a bio-processing, low-carbon, or industrial sustainability role.
  • Strong knowledge of GHG reporting, carbon lifecycle analysis, and sustainability legislation.
  • Excellent data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Able to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams.
Desirable:
  • MSc or PhD in a related discipline.
  • Experience with anaerobic digestion, biofuels, or renewable energy compliance.
  • Post-qualification leadership development training or certifications.
Personal Traits
  • Analytical, curious, and commercially aware.
  • Comfortable with both detail and strategy.
  • Clear communicator and able to explain technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.
  • Enjoys solving complex challenges and driving improvement across systems.

If you're ready to take the lead on sustainability and carbon strategy within a fast-moving, innovative business, we'd love to hear from you.

This role offers long-term progression and the chance to make a meaningful difference to the UK’s low-carbon future.


To apply or learn more, reach out today.