Environmental Project Coordinator

About The Role

Overview

The Carbon Bank is part of the Green Britain Group based in Stroud, Gloucestershire and is one of a portfolio of brands with a strong environmental ethos (). The group operates in a variety of sectors including renewable energy, football, food, communications, jewellery, transport and carbon reduction. It includes consumer facing brands such as Ecotricity, Forest Green Rovers, Sky Diamond, Ecotalk and Devil’s Kitchen. We believe in responsible business and ‘Another Way’, where commercial business can create a positive impact on the environment.

The Carbon Bank is looking for an experienced Environmental Project Coordinator to support the growth of the business through the creation of high quality projects that sequester atmospheric carbon and provide important additional environmental co-benefits whether through engineered carbon removal or nature-based solutions.

Job Summary

The Environmental Project Coordinator will be part of a small team managing the day-to-day execution of both nature-based and engineered carbon removal projects for the Carbon Bank.

Within nature-based solutions, project types include afforestation using the Woodland Carbon Code; biodiversity net gain (BNG) using the Wilder Carbon Standard; or, within engineered carbon removal, enhanced rock weathering using the Isometric Standard.

To ensure successful project creation and execution the role requires a background in environmental science, project management, and stakeholder engagement. A working knowledge of compliance with new and existing protocols, environmental regulations and the voluntary carbon market is also desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• ● Project Planning, Administration and Management :
• Assist in the creation and development of project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate and manage project activities from inception to completion, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within budget.

• ● Technical Expertise and Implementation :
• Work alongside academic, scientific and technical partners to help implement the Carbon Bank’s nature-based and engineered carbon removal projects.
• Demonstrate understanding of current and evolving environmental protocols and frameworks to ensure a high degree of quality is maintained across all Carbon Bank projects.
• Provide a hands-on approach to the management and updating of essential project documentation and reporting.

• ● Stakeholder Engagement :
• Help build support and collaboration for all Carbon Bank projects by engaging with the mid-management teams of external stakeholders. These may include university partners, landowners, farm or agri-management businesses, quarry partners, verification bodies and private sector partners.
• Organize and participate in external meetings such as workshops and public consultations.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with internal stakeholders representing the Carbon Bank within the wider Green Britain Group.

• ● Monitoring and Reporting :
• Assist in the understanding and implementation of MRV frameworks to ensure project performance and impact.
• Update and maintain the Carbon Bank data centre for transparent publication of scientific methods, analysis and results.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of progress reports to senior management, key stakeholders and the wider organisation.

• ● Regulatory Compliance :
• Assist in the understanding and high quality delivery of relevant environmental regulations and standards for all projects, such as the Woodland Carbon Code or Isometric Standard.These may also include the Environment Agency, local councils, legal and other official frameworks to maintain project integrity.
• Develop practical everyday working relationships with regulatory and compliance partners to ensure smooth delivery of Carbon Bank projects.

• ● Research and Innovation :
• Keep informed of the latest developments within the Carbon Bank's own carbon removal technologies and practices as well as new carbon sequestration methods that could potentially align with the Carbon Bank brand.
• Assist in the identification and application for grants and other funding opportunities to support the Carbon Bank’s carbon removal initiatives.

Additional Info:

• ●Part office-based in Stroud/part remote working.
• ●The role requires frequent field visits to project sites.
• ●Some travel may be required for stakeholder meetings, conferences, and site assessments.
• ●Flexible working hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

About You

• ● Experience :
• A proven track record of successfully managing environmental projects and working with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Preferably at least 3 years experience in environmental project management in a reputable organisation.
• Past experience should include a focus on carbon removal, climate change mitigation projects or nature-based solutions preferably using the Woodland Carbon Code.

• ● Skills :
• Strong organisational, administration and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop long lasting relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements, including ideally the Woodland Carbon Code or the Wilder Carbon Standard.

• Personal Attributes
• ●Committed and passionate about environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.
• ●The ability to work as part of a team but also able to self-motivate and work independently.
• ●Understanding of the potential commercial structures have in the delivery of environmental restoration.
• ●A willingness to learn on the job and be solution focused.
• ●Detail-oriented and highly organized.

About Us

What's in it for you...

Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution

Volunteering day

Hybrid working

Various company discounts (including shops, gym, days out and events)

Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days

Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025

Atmospheric carbon removal (CDR) is an absolute necessity to achieve net zero and to mitigate the effects of climate change. The Carbon Bank provides solutions for responsible organisations wanting to offset their residual carbon emissions using carbon removal. Our projects are based only in the UK and adhere to the most rigorous standards, and we generate high quality carbon units through nature-based and engineered solutions of the highest integrity.

Flexibility statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use it's people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make make their contribution in a changing environment.

The carbon Bank is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.