Sustainability Consultant - Carbon Accounting & Net Zero (UK Client) - Remote

Position : Sustainability Consultant Salary : € 1400 - € 1600 Working Hours & Conditions : 9:00am – 5:30pm, UK time ; full-time (remote) Holidays : TBD ROLE OVERVIEW: We are seeking a Sustainability Consultant to lead on carbon footprint calculations, produce clear and accurate client-facing reports, and provide actionable recommendations to help firms reduce their environmental impact. This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical, analytical, and communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collect, verify, and analyse client activity data (energy use, travel, waste, procurement, etc.) to calculate organisational carbon footprints (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) Apply recognised methodologies and standards (e.g. GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SECR, PAS 2060) to ensure calculations are accurate and defensible Produce clear, well-structured carbon footprint reports suitable for client boards, investors, or regulatory submission Translate technical findings into practical, prioritised recommendations for emissions reduction tailored to each client's sector and operations Support clients with target-setting (e.g. Science Based Targets) and net zero roadmaps Stay current with UK and international sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and best practice Liaise directly with clients to gather data, present findings, and answer queries Manage multiple client projects concurrently, meeting agreed deadlines Contribute to internal tools, templates, and calculation methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency Requirements Proven experience calculating carbon footprints using the GHG Protocol or equivalent methodology Strong Excel/data analysis skills; experience with carbon accounting software (e.g. SINAI, Watershed, Normative, or similar) advantageous Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrable experience producing professional reports Ability to translate complex technical data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets Good working knowledge of UK sustainability regulation and reporting requirements (e.g. SECR, TCFD, CSRD if working with EU-linked clients)