Overview
Action Sustainability is on a mission to drive real, lasting change – and we’re looking for an experienced Climate Change & Carbon Consultant to join us.
If you have a proven track record of delivering complex climate and carbon projects, thrive on engaging stakeholders to spark meaningful impact, and are passionate about creating tangible sustainability outcomes, this could be the role for you.
You’ll balance big-picture vision with an eye for detail, and most importantly, share our determination to make a difference.
As a Climate Change & Carbon Consultant at Action Sustainability, you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful projects that help our clients cut carbon and build resilient, sustainable strategies.
You’ll bring technical expertise in carbon accounting, reporting, and reduction to support organisations across sectors including infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, FMCG, government, and healthcare.
The role combines technical delivery with project management, business development, and client engagement—giving you the chance to become a trusted advisor while driving measurable change.
You’ll also collaborate closely with our sustainable procurement specialists and deliver training through both our consultancy services and the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver technical climate and carbon projects, including carbon accounting, reporting, and strategy implementation.
- Manage small projects or parts of larger ones, providing excellent client service and trusted advice to senior stakeholders.
- Support business development in climate and carbon, leading delivery on projects where appropriate.
- Collaborate with other service areas, especially sustainable procurement, to deliver integrated client outcomes.
- Design and deliver client training on climate change and carbon through both our Consultancy and the Supply Chain School.
Requirements
Applicants should have the following criteria:
- Strong track record in climate change, carbon accounting, and reporting (GHG Protocol, SECR, SBTi, EPDs), with proven integration into corporate strategies.
- Expertise in supply chain carbon impacts across sectors and practical methods to manage them.
- Broad sustainability knowledge (air quality, waste/resource efficiency, biodiversity) and their links to climate impact.
- Clear understanding of client – supplier – stakeholder dynamics, with experience influencing senior decision-makers.
- Proven ability to build trust, deliver honest advice, and shape effective sustainability outcomes.
- Skilled in training delivery, workshop facilitation, and public speaking.
- Proactive self-starter with a “can-do” mindset and drive to make things happen.
- Strong organisational, analytical, and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage a diverse project portfolio.
- Adaptable and collaborative, thriving in a dynamic small-business environment.
- Degree or equivalent industry experience.
- ISEP or equivalent professional qualification.
