Director of Net Zero (Energy)

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Role: Director of Net Zero (Energy)

Location: Remote / Hybrid - Brierley Hill

Salary: Competitive + bonus

Summary:

An award-winning energy consultancy are looking for a Director of Net Zero to join their team. This new senior leadership position encompasses the management and successful delivery of all net zero & carbon compliance services. These include a net zero service, energy & carbon analysis & reporting, SECR and the delivery of all relevant consultancy projects. In addition, with the net zero market continuously evolving, there is a requirement to lead product development in this area, helping the business to maintain & grow its position within the sector. If you have 10+ years’ experience as a leader in the net zero consultancy sector, we want to hear from you, apply today!

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee, and control the departmental budget dedicated to net zero.
• Develop net zero service offering, ensuring the delivery of accurate information & insights
• Build and maintain revenue generating a net zero pipeline across the customer base.
• Lead greenhouse gas accounting, carbon reduction, and net zero strategies with blue chips
• Be responsible for guiding and advising organizations through their net zero targets
• Assist with carbon reduction, and net zero plans acting as the sponsor / lead on projects.
• Identify initiatives to support social value commitments & work with stakeholders in business.
• Develop and maintain the annual social value report.
• Collaborate with other departments to promote and integrate net zero initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering an environment of personal growth.
• Define KPIs to monitor service quality, customer satisfaction, and team performance.
• Report on impact of service initiatives, providing recommendations for improvements
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies related to net zero.

Skills and experience required:

• GHG reporting expertise (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1)
• Familiarity with emissions factor databases and third-party foot printing software tools.
• 10+ years’ experience as a leader in the net zero consultancy sector
• Proven leadership in consultancy or relevant fields
• Project leadership in carbon/net zero projects
• Comprehensive carbon transition knowledge
• Track record of leading carbon/net zero projects, including supply chain management.
• Research and exceptional analytical skills
• Comprehensive understanding of low carbon transition and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of UK and international legislation & policies in carbon accounting and net zero
• Master’s degree in architectural engineering, sustainability, building services engineering, energy or similar.