Location
Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,000 per annum

About the Role
In this Senior Manager – Carbon Accounting role, you will lead Energy Saving Trust’s fast-growing and exciting net zero consultancy services by developing and designing new propositions. You will be part of the Insight & Evaluation team, reporting to the Senior Manager – Insight & Evaluation, with the opportunity to shape and grow a business unit focused on net zero services for a diverse range of public and private sector clients.

Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport, and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero. Working here means being part of a meaningful and rewarding career focused on climate action.

The Insight & Evaluation team produces vital data, research, and content that supports informed decision-making. The team’s work ranges from calculating energy savings and modelling new technologies to researching consumer attitudes and assessing programme impacts. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a friendly, supportive environment that encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth.

In this role, you will lead the development of net zero consultancy propositions, grow the business unit, and train and manage a team of net zero specialists. Your work will involve calculating and reporting emissions, delivering net zero plans aligned with science-based targets, and supporting clients across sectors including retail, finance, services, software, and the public sector.

You will apply your technical expertise to develop tailored solutions through desk reviews, data collection, analysis, reporting, and providing actionable recommendations. Strong planning, prioritisation, and communication skills are essential to deliver excellent customer service and maintain high client satisfaction.

Energy Saving Trust offers a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional leave based on length of service, three extra days off over Christmas, a competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions, flexible working arrangements, and two paid volunteering days per year.

Experience
- Proven experience in developing or contributing to commercially successful net zero or carbon accounting propositions.
- Demonstrable leadership in delivering scope 1-3 emission inventories, GHG Protocol or ISO 14064-1, and SECR reporting.
- Experience applying net zero strategies and using various approaches to drive change.
- Ability to process data into meaningful insights and work effectively with multiple clients simultaneously.
- Experience managing and developing teams to grow consultancy services while maintaining excellent client satisfaction.

About you
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to positively influence and inform clients.
- Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively in a busy environment.
- Motivated by making a meaningful impact on climate action and sustainability.
- Comfortable working flexibly, including home-based, office, or blended arrangements.

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in carbon accounting, environmental science, sustainability, or related fields are desirable.
- Eligibility to work in the UK is required as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.