CORE SKILLS
Technical knowledge
- Relevant technical degree (Master’s degree) in climate finance, environmental management, environmental science, environmental engineering, sustainable development studies or other similar qualifications.
- 6 months to 1 year experience in environmental consulting / climate change / related industry position.
- Good experience and knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting principles, mechanisms, methodologies and schemes (e.g. GHG Protocol, API Compendium, SBTi, EEIO etc.) would be an advantage.
- Able to proactively identify and suggest suitable methodologies, and articulate why they are the preferred method both internally and to clients.
- Good awareness / appreciation of climate legislation and the drivers for our clients taking action, and of links between energy and climate change, would be appreciated.
Technical skills
- Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Strong Excel capabilities – advanced functionality and the ability to build complex tools, with the willingness and ability to further upskill.
- Experience of data manipulation and visualisation tools in addition to Excel would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage/deliver multiple projects/tasks in parallel with different requirements and timelines.
- Comfortable with large datasets including conversions and calculations.
- Good written and oral presentation skills.
- Good technical writing skills and ability to synthesise reports to a very high standard.
Characteristics and soft skills
- Excellent time management skills.
- Bright and with clear passion to be in this field.
- Adaptable, committed team player.
- Well organized.
- Willing to learn, solve problems, and take on feedback.
- Confident and reliable when working independently.
- Approachable, responsive, and curious.
- Takes pride in their work and delivers outputs to a high standard, with a strong attention to detail.
- Proactive, self-motivated and generally enthusiastic.