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Join BeZero Carbon and contribute to shaping the sustainable future of the energy sector with your expertise in renewable energy
Overview
Salary
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Location
Remote or Hybrid London
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Expires
Expires at anytime
BeZero Carbon is a pioneering carbon ratings agency on a mission to scale investment in environmental markets for a sustainable future. With a diverse team of over 170 experts and offices in London, New York, and Singapore, BeZero Carbon stands at the forefront of climate decision-making tools and knowledge. Learn more at www.bezerocarbon.com.
Role Summary:
- Assess the carbon effectiveness of energy projects using your in-depth knowledge of renewable energy technologies.
- Manage and develop a team of analysts, fostering a culture of high-quality work and continuous learning.
- Conduct technical evaluations and economic analyses to ensure projects meet environmental and viability standards.
- Improve and apply innovative rating methodologies for carbon assessment.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders, providing expert advice on carbon emission reduction and credit generation.
- Represent BeZero Carbon at industry events and contribute to thought leadership in the field.
Role Requirements:
- Expertise in renewable energy technologies and sustainable energy practices.
- Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools.
- Experience in the energy sector, carbon markets, or related fields.
- Leadership ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
- Exceptional communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration.
- Interest in diverse geographic energy project experience and familiarity with carbon standards.
- Willingness to contribute to a growing company culture and a transparent carbon market.
Application Process Details:
- Initial 15-minute screening interview.
- Subsequent interviews including skills test.
- Final interview with senior management.
- Reference checks and offer extension.
BeZero Carbon is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The company offers competitive salaries, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity for remote work and international nomad working during the summer.
About us:
BeZero Carbon is a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. Our aim is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future.
Our offices are in London, New York and Singapore. With a 170+ strong team made up of climate scientists, geospatial experts, data scientists, financial analysts and policy specialists, and global partnerships with local experts and world-leading research institutions, our ratings and risk tools can help you make risk informed decisions on carbon projects of any type, at any stage, anywhere in the world.
Job Description:
As an Energy Sector Lead at Bezero, you will play a pivotal role in assessing the carbon effectiveness of energy projects. Leveraging your deep understanding of renewable energy technologies and carbon emissions, you will help us deliver accurate and reliable carbon ratings. Your responsibilities will also include managing and developing a team of analysts to ensure they contribute effectively to our mission.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy technologies, including traditional (solar, wind, hydro, biomass, etc.) and emerging options (i.e., early retirement of coal-fired power plants, off-grid energy plants, BESS) .
- Conduct in-depth technical assessments of energy projects, evaluating their environmental impact and compliance with relevant standards.
- Analyze the economic viability of energy projects, considering factors such as development costs, operational expenses, and revenue streams.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of our rating methodologies for assessing the carbon effectiveness of energy projects.
- Manage and develop a team of analysts, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality carbon ratings.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including energy project developers, investors, and policymakers.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on carbon emissions reduction strategies and carbon credit generation.
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, events, and meetings.
You will be our ideal candidate if:
- You have a deep understanding of renewable energy technologies, including traditional and emerging options.
- You are passionate about sustainable energy and committed to making a positive impact on the environment.
- You have strong data analysis skills and are proficient in data analysis tools.
- You have experience in the energy sector, VCM world, or a related field.
- You have a proven track record of conducting in-depth viability analyses of energy projects.
- You are an excellent communicator and can build strong relationships with clients and team members.
- You are a strong leader and can effectively manage and develop a team.
- You are able to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred:
- Experience with carbon markets and voluntary carbon offsets.
- Experience with energy related projects in diverse geographic regions, particularly in developing countries.
- Familiarity with carbon emissions measurement and reporting standards.
- Experience in the economics of the energy transition, including project development, financing, and strategic planning.
Please know that even if you don’t have experience in all the areas above but think you could do a great job and are excited about building a great company culture, bringing transparency to the voluntary carbon market, and being part of a fast-growing team, we would love to hear from you!
What we’ll offer:
- Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options
- Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more
- 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday)
- Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you’re based overseas)
- Health and wellness cash allowance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Regular social events
- Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week
- Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country
Our interview process:
- Initial screening interview (15 mins)
- Second interview(s) + skills test
- Final interview with senior management
- Reference checks + offer
We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
