Principal Carbon Consultant

What we are looking forA high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.A Principal Consultant with strong expertise in Carbon, Net Zero & SBTi related services for corporates. In this role you will be responsible for leading complex technical client projects and leveraging deep technical credibility to proactively drive sales and contribute to winning proposals.About usHere at Seismic we have a two-part vision: to help 10 million people join the shift by 2030 and to be the best place we have ever worked.We know that's an ambitious vision. That means challenging ourselves and our clients every day, striving for growth, and delivering real impact.We foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support, ensuring every changemaker feels empowered to grow and contribute their best.We are not just talking about change; we are actively driving it. We ourselves are a B Corp and our team of B Corp, Net Zero, Reporting and Sustainability Comms experts collaborates to deliver measurable impact for clients ranging from innovative SMEs to global corporations. You can read some of their stories here.We're a close-knit team, working together towards a shared vision. All that's missing is youThe role and its responsibilitiesThe exact role definition will be dependent on the desire, capability and experiences of the right person. Key responsibilities are likely to include:Member of our core Consulting team, focused on helping our clients use our expertise in the most valuable and impactful ways for themContributing to leading the strategy, growth objectives and delivery capabilities of our Carbon, Net Zero & SBTi Service LineDeveloping and winning business through working with new and existing clients to identify their strategic Carbon, Net Zero & SBTi needs within a commercial frameworkLeading process improvement and optimisation within our Carbon, Net Zero & SBTi Service LineIdentifying needs that the clients may not recognise and ensuring approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needsWorking with the leadership team to grow our presence in the UK and EuropeBuilding strong and lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and our wider communityRepresenting Seismic at industry eventsAbout youYou believe that humanity and businesses need to make a seismic shift in the right direction and want to apply your consulting and analytical capabilities to help make that happen. At the same time you want to work in a friendly, collaborative and empathetic team who are delivering impactful projects for high-profile clients.You will especially enjoy working at Seismic if you have a growth mindset and are comfortable with uncertainty, as we are a fast-growing, agile and evolving business.To be successful in this role you would need the following attributes:You have have supported or led a commercial Carbon service offering within a professional services environment, focussed on external clientsYou have successful track record of contributing to the growth and development of a Consulting delivery team in a sustainability services businessYou are passionate about sustainability and have proven, relevant experience at a senior level, including helping organisations set strategies across the range of Carbon topicsYou have a proven track record of securing new business from existing and new clients in a strategic way that adds genuine value and impactYou have direct line management experience and have ideally led and developed a junior and / or mid level consulting teamYou are energised by the pace of a mission driven scale-up cultureYou are resilient and comfortable giving and receiving feedbackYou love coaching and developing othersYou are details oriented but not at the expense of making pragmatic decisionsYou have the interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to facilitate complex or challenging client workshops involving a diverse group of participantsYou're a strategic thinker who doesn't get too bogged down in the minutiaeYou have strong self-awareness and can easily adapt to different clients, from energetic SMEs to complex large corporatesYou enjoy building relationships across the company and with clientsYou're commercially aware and understand the importance of strong commercial relationshipsYour written and in-person communication style is clear and concise.You act with empathy in a 'human first' wayImportantly, you love client work and also working with teammates to build something great. You like a laugh but are not afraid to graft. You have plenty to offer, and know you have even more to learn.You are proactive, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy juggling multiple projects and priorities and enjoy just the right amount of time pressure to help keep productive and focused. You are a 'people person' with a knack for building relationships.You are more excited by the opportunities of working for a young, fast growing, ever evolving, purpose-driven business than for a large corporate.You are excited by the opportunity of joining a high-performance team within a fast-growing, ever-evolving, purpose-driven business. Find out more about the team here: you will be within commuting distance of our London office. You will be within commuting distance of our London office, attending the office (Waterloo) at least twice per week.Working hoursWe believe in flexible working hours to better suit our personal lives while being considerate of each other and our clients. We generally work office hours but trust each other to make fair decisions. We are also open to discussing part-time work arrangements.Salary and benefitsSalary and benefits are competitive and dependent on skills and experience.Personal Development Plan with budgetary support.25 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday.£500 per year professional development budgetPlus two days per year professional development time to support your continuous learning and career advancement£200 per year wellbeing budget£200 home office setup budgetEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWellbeing and benefits platformBupa health insuranceCycle to Work schemeFinancial coaching (Bippit)...and a roadmap for future benefits as we growWant to learn more about the impact we're making? Check out our latest Impact Report. xpwpeyx Seismic is an equal opportunities employerSeismic recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a world class team and we know we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.#J-18808-Ljbffr