Net Zero Manager

Job Purpose and Background

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is looking for an outstanding individual to lead the net-zero programme within the Technical Team. The Net-Zero manager acts as “product owner” for the recently developed the SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard – the first standard for setting corporate net-zero targets in line with climate science. The Net-Zero Manager will lead integration of the Net-Zero Standard into the initiative as well as the wider climate action ecosystem.

About you

The SBTi is seeking a dedicated, mission-driven individual to join the highly motivated, successful net-zero team at the Science Based Targets initiative. You will have strong technical and applied knowledge of relevant concepts and standards around GHG accounting as well as corporate climate target-setting and action.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as “product owner” for the Net-Zero Standard and associated documentation (e.g. criteria, submission form, tool)
• Integrating net-zero throughout the wider initiative, which involves working closely with all other teams within the SBTi
• Building capacity within the wider ecosystem on the Net-Zero Standard in collaboration with the SBTi’s Impact Team
• Contributes to the development of strategic partnerships related to the SBTi net-zero work
• Ensures alignment of the Net Zero project with the SBTi’s overall technical work and messaging
• Oversees and / or contributes to new projects related to net-zero, e.g. scope 3, neutralization
• Contributes to communication materials and collaterals related to the SBTi net-zero work, e.g. relevant blog posts
• Works as a member of the SBTi’s Standards Team (sub-team within Technical Team), reporting to the Head of Standards, and directly managing the Net-Zero Project Officer

Essential skills and experience needed:

• Strong technical and applied knowledge of relevant concepts and standards around GHG accounting as well as corporate climate target-setting and action
• Strong understanding of the drivers for and practical challenges of implementing climate action strategies across businesses’ operations and value chains
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in convening complex, multi-stakeholder processes. Ideally experience in sustainability standard setting processes;
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to make complex technical subjects accessible to non-expert audiences
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a culturally and geographically diverse professional environment
• Experience in science-based targets, greenhouse gas accounting, preferably in line with the GHG Protocol, net-zero and corporate climate strategy

Desirable criteria:

• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to digest and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Understanding of corporate climate action space
• A relevant university degree

What we offer:

• This is a full-time role based in the UK or Germany
• This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension
• Working for one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate action
• Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team
• Salary Range dependent on location & level of experience
• Training and development
• Attractive holiday package