Carbon Project Officer (CPO)

Carbon Projects Officer

• Based at: Bristol, UK
• Position reports to: Line Manager (Project Manager or Senior Project Manager)
• Salary: £26,500

Job Purpose Summary: CO2balance is a carbon management consultancy and project developer, specialising in delivering high-impact, community-based projects for climate change mitigation. Established in 2003, we work directly with local communities, NGOs and businesses to provide climate change solutions in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

We are seeking a Carbon Projects Officer to assist our dynamic projects team to develop, implement and coordinate community-based carbon projects, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this role, you will lead on data management and analysis for multiple projects, ensuring consistency in data quality and reporting. You will work closely with your Line Manager to deliver high quality projects that are aligned with company and certification standards, liaising with overseas partners to implement project activities, assisting in project planning procedures, and conducting certification activities to generate carbon credits.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. They should have a background in the environment and/or development sector, strong data management and analytical skills, excellent communication skills, a good attention to detail, and a strong commercial mindset. The role offers an opportunity to work for a purpose-drive organisation that delivers sustainable climate solutions that benefit communities and the environment.

The role will be based in Bristol, UK. With experience, occasional travel may be requested to the project areas when required.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of high impact carbon offset projects
• Assist in the development of project documentation including report writing and emission reduction calculations
• Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data from project monitoring studies
• Research and conduct feasibility studies for new project activities
• Keep up to date with developments in the carbon management sector
• Assist with developing marketing materials for the projects

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in handling large data sets, including data cleansing, management and manipulation, prior to the application of statistical analyses to extract meaningful patterns and insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for purposes of data analysis and report writing.
• Strong research skills, including comprehending complex technical information and obtaining supporting literature for field survey data.
• Familiar with field data collection approaches, generating survey templates and aligning approach to field context.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and impactful reports and visualisations tailored to different stakeholders including certification bodies and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team player, but also to work alone and manage own workload as required.
• Educated to degree level in relevant field, such as environmental science.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, follow a plan, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative team player, willing to work across diverse teams and support project partners as needed, as well as the ability to work independently where required.

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience with digital monitoring tools such as KoboToolbox.
• Experience with GIS applications
• A keen interest in sustainability
• Experience working in environment/development consultancy
• Knowledge of carbon project methodologies
• Experience of foreign travel
• Post graduate qualification
• Fluency in a second language

CO2balance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. To encourage this we are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do.

We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer some flexible working arrangements wherever possible. All appointments are made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description. 

Please note: Permission to work in the UK will be required for this role. We are not currently offering sponsorship for visas, therefore, please do not apply if you require sponsorship now or in the near future.