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Net Zero Manager 🔥


Job Purpose and Background

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is looking for an outstanding individual to lead the net-zero programme within the Technical Team. The Net-Zero manager acts as “product owner” for the recently developed the SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard – the first standard for setting corporate net-zero targets in line with climate science. The Net-Zero Manager will lead integration of the Net-Zero Standard into the initiative as well as the wider climate action ecosystem.

About you

The SBTi is seeking a dedicated, mission-driven individual to join the highly motivated, successful net-zero team at the Science Based Targets initiative. You will have strong technical and applied knowledge of relevant concepts and standards around GHG accounting as well as corporate climate target-setting and action.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as “product owner” for the Net-Zero Standard and associated documentation (e.g. criteria, submission form, tool)
  • Integrating net-zero throughout the wider initiative, which involves working closely with all other teams within the SBTi
  • Building capacity within the wider ecosystem on the Net-Zero Standard in collaboration with the SBTi’s Impact Team
  • Contributes to the development of strategic partnerships related to the SBTi net-zero work
  • Ensures alignment of the Net Zero project with the SBTi’s overall technical work and messaging
  • Oversees and / or contributes to new projects related to net-zero, e.g. scope 3, neutralization
  • Contributes to communication materials and collaterals related to the SBTi net-zero work, e.g. relevant blog posts
  • Works as a member of the SBTi’s Standards Team (sub-team within Technical Team), reporting to the Head of Standards, and directly managing the Net-Zero Project Officer

Essential skills and experience needed:

  • Strong technical and applied knowledge of relevant concepts and standards around GHG accounting as well as corporate climate target-setting and action
  • Strong understanding of the drivers for and practical challenges of implementing climate action strategies across businesses’ operations and value chains
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience in convening complex, multi-stakeholder processes. Ideally experience in sustainability standard setting processes;
  • Excellent writing skills, including the ability to make complex technical subjects accessible to non-expert audiences
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a culturally and geographically diverse professional environment
  • Experience in science-based targets, greenhouse gas accounting, preferably in line with the GHG Protocol, net-zero and corporate climate strategy

Desirable criteria:

  • High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to digest and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
  • Understanding of corporate climate action space
  • A relevant university degree

What we offer:

  • This is a full-time role based in the UK or Germany
  • This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension
  • Working for one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate action
  • Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team
  • Salary Range dependent on location & level of experience
  • Training and development
  • Attractive holiday package

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