Location England
Job-type Interim
Salary £Competitive
Reference ACRE-13065

UK Remote, available to travel to London

Duration: Initial 3 Month assignment (Day rate)

Start: ASAP

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Are you a seasoned professional in carbon development looking for a meaningful role where you can drive global impact?

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Acre is partnering with a pioneering impact-driven organisation that is seeking an Interim Carbon Development Consultant on an initial 3-month assignment to lead and oversee carbon-related initiatives, ensuring the successful registration of carbon programmes with the Gold Standard for Global Goals or Verra. You will provide essential support while the organisation seeks a permanent longer-term fit, meaning there could be opportunity to extend or go permanent for the right candidate, if desired.

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This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that is actively delivering social and environmental benefits, with a focus in Africa. Their flagship projects include providing safe drinking water to over 4000 communities and delivering clean cooking solutions to over 120,000 households, reducing CO2 emissions and improving lives.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all carbon programmes, ensuring successful certification and issuance of carbon credits

  • Lead the development and implementation of carbon management strategies

  • Ensure compliance with sustainability standards and protocols

  • Collaborate with national teams and stakeholders to gather data and documentation

  • Drive the development of new carbon project initiatives and revenue-sharing programmes

  • Build strategic partnerships with investors, NGOs, and carbon market platforms

  • Strengthen business growth by liaising with donors, managing key partnerships, and optimising funding opportunities

  • Oversee the development of data collection software and carbon project databases

  • Provide strategic insights to shape the organisation's future direction in carbon development

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About You:

  • 10+ years experience, with at least 5 years in the carbon sector

  • Strong understanding of carbon offset methodologies (Gold Standard, Verra, etc.)

  • Proven project management skills, including budgeting and execution

  • Experience in financial analysis, carbon market trends, and revenue forecasting

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

  • Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and leadership capabilities

  • Experience with carbon data management tools; French language skills are a plus

  • A 'can-do' attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic, start-up environment

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Why Join?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a tangible impact on climate resilience, health, and sustainability

  • Work on high-profile, life-changing projects that benefit over 650,000 people and reduce over 240,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually

  • Take a leadership role in shaping the future of carbon initiatives and drive growth within a forward-thinking impact business

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If you're ready to make a difference and lead groundbreaking carbon projects, please click apply or reach out to Jesse Harford jesse.harford@acre.com with your CV.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: This organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.