Carbon Projects Officer

1 week ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom CO2balance Full time

Position reports to:
Line Manager (Project Manager or Senior Project Manager)

Job Purpose Summary:
CO2balance is a carbon management consultancy and project
developer, specializing in delivering high-impact, community-based projects for climate change
mitigation. Established in 2003, we work directly with local communities, NGOs and businesses
to provide climate change solutions in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

As a fast-growing organisation we are looking for a Carbon Projects Officer to assist our young
and dynamic projects team to develop, implement and coordinate nature-based carbon projects,
such as afforestation, reforestation, agricultural practices, and mangrove restoration. The
role is based in Taunton in the UK with occasional travel to the project areas required.

have a background in the environment and/or development sector; have excellent communication
skills, a good attention to detail and a strong business mindset.

In return, we offer you internal support, international travel and the opportunity to work as
part of a team in a successful, growing environmental company.

Key responsibilities:

Primary focus of Nature-based Projects with scope to assist in other projects where
required

Assist in the coordination and implementation of high impact carbon offset projects

Assist in the development of project documentation including report writing and emission
reduction calculations

Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from project monitoring studies

Research and conduct feasibility studies for new project activities

Assist in undertaking Greenhouse Gas Audits and other consultancy tasks as appropriate

Keep up to date with developments in the carbon management sector

Assist with developing marketing materials for the projects

Requirements - Essential

Educated to degree level in relevant field (inc. Biology with significant focus on
Zoology/Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science)

Academic or professional experience in developing Nature-based Projects (including but not
limited to Biodiversity Surveys, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Environmental Policy)

Knowledge and use of GIS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Numerate with excellent analytical and research skills

Fluent written and oral communication skills in English

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Good commercial acumen

Ability to work as a team player, but also to work alone and manage own workload as
required

Requirements - Desirable

Post graduate qualification in environmental management, sustainable development or similar

Understanding of Social and/or Biodiversity Assessments

Experience in studying Ecosystem Services

Knowledge of carbon project methodologies including Gold Standard, VCS and CDM

Experience working in environment/development consultancy

Experience of work or travel in developing countries

Fluency in a second language, especially French or Spanish

Closing date: 20th February

2023

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